The Cross: a Jewelry Classic
September 13th, 2006 by Summer
There are many types of cross pendants out there. Whether your looking for an Ankh, a Celtic or Claddagh Cross, a Christian cross or something different, you are sure to find what your looking for on eBay.
Cross Pendants can be made out of any kind of material imaginable. Furthermore, each cross carries it’s own symbolism, so the type of cross you choose may reflect both your belief and your style.
Types of Crosses
There are hundreds of different types of crosses. This list provides some of the most common.
Ankh Cross
The Ankh is also known as the Looped Tau Cross, the Key of the Nile and the Ansated Cross. The Ankh cross was the Ancient Egyptian symbol of life.
Canterbury Cross
The Canterbury Cross is used in Anglican Churches. This cross has four arms, each of equal length. Each arm widens at the outer end forming a near circle at the edge. Each arm bears a triangular panel which symbolizes the Trinity. There is a small square at the center of the cross.
Christian Cross
The Christian Cross is also called the Latin cross. This is the most common symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus.
Coptic Cross
The Coptic Cross is a small circle with four arms of equal length. The angled T shapes in the corner and cross-pieces outward of the Coptic Cross represent nails used in Jesus’ crucifixion.
Greek Cross
The Greek Cross, also known as the crux immissa quadrata, has arms of equal length.
Byzantine Orthodox Cross
The Byzantine Orthodox Cross is used in the Eastern Orthodox Church. This cross has the letters IC XC at the end of the main arms. These letters represent the name of Jesus Christ. The top line of this cross represents the headboard of the crucifix while the bottom, slanted line represents the footrest.
High Cross
The High Cross is also known as a Celtic Crosses. These are commonly worn in Ireland.
Papal Cross
In the Papal Cross, the three cross-bars represent the Roman Catholic Pope’s three duties as Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, and successor of St. Peter.
Jerusalem Cross
The Jerusalem cross was the emblem of Templar Crusaders. The Jerusalem cross has four arms at equal distances, symbolizing the four directions, and the belief that Jerusalem was the spiritual center of the earth. It also represents the spread of Christ’s message through the four evangelists (Mathew, mark, Luke, and John), who are represented by the four additional “crosslets.”
Patriarchal Cross
The Patriarchal Cross is similar to a traditional Christian cross, but with an additional, smaller crossbar. This crossbar is meant to represent all the Orthodox Christian Archbishops and Patriarchs.
Lorraine Cross
The Lorraine Cross is similar to a patriarchal cross. The difference is, the Lorraine Cross usually has one bar near the bottom and one near the top.
Sun Cross
The Sun Cross is also known as the sunwheel, solar cross or Odin’s cross. The sun cross is a circle divided into four segments.
Tau Cross
The Tau Cross is also known as the Egyptian Cross and Saint Anthony’s Cross. The Tau Cross is shaped like the letter T.
Thieves’ Cross
The Thieves Cross is also known as the Furka Cross. The Thieves Cross is shaped like the letter Y.
Mariner’s Cross
The Mariner’s Cross, also known as St. Clements Cross is in the shape of an anchor.
Whatever cross you choose, make sure to choose one that you love! With so many crosses to choose from, you’re sure to find something you like.
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