Men's Cross Chains

Men's cross chains: a symbol of faith you can wear every day

A cross chain is a cross pendant sold on its own chain, ready to wear. For most men it is a personal piece: a sign of faith, a gift for a baptism or a confirmation, or a reminder of family. Because you will likely wear it every day, the right choice comes down to three things: the size of the cross, the finish, and where the chain falls on your chest.

All the cross chains in this collection are made of stainless steel or titanium steel (a stainless steel alloy, not pure titanium). They come in bare polished steel, gold-tone plating or black plating, depending on the model.

Choose the size of the cross

The size of the pendant decides how visible your cross is. Here are the real dimensions of the crosses in this collection:

• Small, around 3 cm: the Cylindrical Cross Pendant Necklace in its Small size (3 cm) and the Minimalist Cross Pendant Necklace in 30 mm. Discreet enough to wear under a shirt.
• Medium, 4.3 to 5 cm: the Slim Cross (4.4 x 2.5 cm), the Cylindrical Large (4.5 cm), the Minimalist in 43 mm, the Hollow Double Cross (4.8 x 2.7 cm) and the Lord's Prayer Cross (3 x 5 cm). Visible over a t-shirt without being loud.
• Large, 5.3 cm and up: the Minimalist in 53 mm, the Nail Cross (56 x 35 mm) and the Crucifix Pendant Necklace (58 x 37 mm). Made to be seen, best worn over clothing.

A simple rule: if you want to wear it tucked in at work, stay at 3 cm. If you want people to notice it, go above 5 cm.

Cross or crucifix?

A cross is the plain shape. A crucifix shows the figure of Christ on the cross, a tradition that is common among Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Our crucifix models are the Crucifix Pendant Necklace, with a verse from Ephesians (1:17) engraved on the cross, and the Byzantine Chain with Crucifix Pendant, which carries the Lord's Prayer engraved in Spanish. If you want a text on a plain cross, the Lord's Prayer Cross is engraved with the full text of the prayer.

Choose the chain length

Most of our cross chains come in one fixed length, so check it on each product page before you order:

• 50 cm (about 20"): the Hollow Double Cross and the Figaro Chain with Cross Pendant. The cross rests just below the collarbone.
• 55 cm (22"): the Cross with Cable Inlay. On the upper chest.
• 60 cm (about 24"): the Crucifix, the Lord's Prayer Cross and the Cylindrical Cross. The cross sits mid-chest, the classic position for a pendant.
• Choice of lengths: the Slim Cross in 22" or 24", and the Byzantine Crucifix from 22" to 31".

A larger pendant looks more balanced on a longer chain. A small cross on a long chain can get lost on the chest.

Silver-tone, gold-tone or black?

Bare polished steel is the most discreet and goes with everything. Gold-tone plating gives a warmer look and pairs well with a gold-tone watch. Black plating is the most modern, and it stands out on a white t-shirt. Several models, like the Textured Cross and the Hollow Double Cross, are offered in all three. If you like the dark finish on other chains too, see our men's black chains.

Prefer to choose a cross first and then think about the chain? Our cross pendant chains collection groups the same designs by pendant.

Caring for a steel cross

• Wipe the cross and chain with a soft, dry cloth, especially engraved parts where dust can settle.
• You can keep it on in the shower, at the gym, at the sea or in the pool. Rinse it in clean water after the sea or the pool and dry it. On gold-tone and black pieces, chlorine and friction wear the plating over time.
• Store it alone, so the pendant does not scratch other pieces.

Each cross chain comes with a 1-year warranty against defects and 30-day returns.