A cross ring that’s accented with diamonds is sure to catch your eye, allowing it to call to mind your commitment to pray for those in Oklahoma. For instance, the Women’s Diamond Cross Ring wraps a femininely-styled cross around the wearer’s finger and accents it with five small round diamonds that allow it to reflect light and draw your attention. This cross sits simply on a slender band of 14K white gold, and is a fitting accent for any day.

Apples of Gold’s collection of cross rings for women also contains styles that are adorned with a number of colorful, eye-catching gemstones, and the Cross and Heart Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is a lovely example. A quarter carat oval-shaped tanzanite, 5mm high, sparkles from the center of the cross that adorns this piece; this unique gemstone glimmers with an intriguing purplish-blue hue that gently draws attention to this ring’s symbol of faith. Two hearts are integrated into the graceful cross that holds this stone, as are six accent diamonds. If you prefer a more traditional stone, this style is also available with a sapphire or a ruby in place of the tanzanite.

Wearable reminders to pray aren’t only for women and Apples of Gold carries a range of cross rings for men that serve as symbols of your Savior. For instance, the Diamond Cross Ring in 14K White Gold is a distinctly masculine emblem of faith. Six diamonds form a simple cross that adorns the top of this signet-like ring. This bold shining piece narrows toward the back to give it a more comfortable fit, making it a fitting way to call to mind the need to pray on a daily basis. This classy piece is also available in 14K yellow gold or sterling silver, as well as with white topaz in place of diamonds.

If you’d prefer a cool, cotemporary reminder to pray, try a titanium cross ring, such as the Titanium Maltese Cross Ring. Black Maltese crosses are carved into this sleek style, creating a modern expression of faith. This classy ring is available in your choice of a matte, polished or satin finish, as well as your pick of widths, from 7mm to 10mm.

No matter what style best suits your fashion sense, a cross ring can serve as a classy and effective reminder to keep the people of Oklahoma in prayer. Every time you look at it, you’ll be reminded that, no matter where you are, you can bring their need before God.

The Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about this source of comfort:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

The dove, as a symbol of the Holy Spirit (sometimes referred to as the comforter), is also a symbol of the comfort that we receive from God, and pieces of jewelry that feature that emblem can serve as a reminders to pray for those who are in need of this comfort. The Christian Dove Holy Spirit Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold is a fitting piece to call to mind your prayers. The silhouette of a graceful dove is created by an elegantly curving line of gleaming 14K yellow gold, and hangs from a slender gleaming bale. If you prefer, this simple yet meaningful piece is also available in shining 14K white gold.

Christian pendants that combine doves and crosses can serve as especially powerful reminders of the source of our comfort as they call to mind both Christ’s ultimate act of love on our behalf and the Holy Spirit’s presence. The 14K Gold Holy Spirit Dove Cross Pendant elegantly combines these two symbols, placing a cutout in the shape of a soaring dove in the center of a 1 1/8”-tall cross. Crafted from warm 14K yellow gold, this pendant possesses both unique beauty and a powerful message.

If you’d prefer to keep a symbol of peace and comfort close at hand rather than around your neck, consider one of Apples of Gold’s dove rings for a reminder of the Holy Spirit that you—and others—will see readily. The Holy Spirit Dove Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is a lovely example. This modern ring with a timeless message combines sleek, shining 14K white gold with a 0.10-carat diamond to create a stylish symbol of God’s constant presence and endless comfort. The center of a silhouette of a dove in flight is set with a glittering round stone as an emblem of the never-ending strength and inner beauty that comes from resting in the arms of the Creator.

Pieces of Christian jewelry that feature doves are always beautiful and meaningful picks, but they’re especially relevant now as we keep the people of Boston in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of all comfort be close to the friends and family members of the victims of this tragedy.

Cross earrings are a lovely way to express your faith, and Apples of Gold carries a variety of styles, ranging from subtle to bold. The 14K Yellow Gold Budded Cross Earrings dangle from your ears to add a touch of meaning and class to any outfit. The budded cross, also known as the apostle’s cross, has been given a number of meanings. Some say that the three spheres (or “buds”) that adorn each arm represent the three persons of the Trinity, while others view them as symbols of a faith that’s always growing, in the same way that a beautiful flower emerges from a tiny bud. Still others say that, together, the 12 buds on this cross form a symbol of the 12 apostles. Regardless of which meaning rings truest with you, this gleaming 14K yellow gold pair has timeless charm. These 14mm x 9mm earrings hang easily from secure push-back posts.

Cross rings of many kinds provide ways to keep a symbol of your faith close at hand, no matter what your taste. The Heart and Cross Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is a graceful pick with feminine sophistication. This ring places a 0.35-carat sapphire in the center of a stylized cross, and accents it with tiny round diamonds. Two hearts comprise the horizontal arms of this cross, creating a symbol of the love that Christ showed to us over 2,000 years ago. You can also select a similar style that features a ruby or tanzanite in place of the sapphire. It’s a lovely piece for Easter Sunday or any day.

Cross rings aren’t just for women, and Apples of Gold carries a number of styles that are designed especially to allow men to express their faith. For example, the Diamond Cross Ring in 14K White Gold is a striking masculine piece with an unmistakable message. This 14K white gold ring displays a cross, formed from six dazzling diamonds, set in a flat gleaming surface. This emblem creates the look of a signet ring that leaves a seal that speaks of your savior. The band that holds this motif is 10mm wide in the front and narrows in the back for comfort and class. This is an upscale look with a message—and style—that’s always in good taste. It’s also available in 14K gold and sterling silver, as well as with white topaz instead of diamonds if you prefer.

Rings and earrings that feature crosses coordinate well with other Christian jewelry, or are excellent on their own. However you choose to wear them, Apples of Gold’s collection of these pieces offers options to add a message of faith and a statement of style to any day.

As he spread his passion for this dream, King was also careful to admonish his listeners that they were to meet the challenges they faced with peace, not violence. His words in his famous 1963 speech testify to his commitment to nonviolent methods of seeking justice: “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” In 1964, Luther became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and in his acceptance speech he described the treasure of peace:

“I think Alfred Nobel would know what I mean when I say that I accept this award in the spirit of a curator of some precious heirloom which he holds in trust for its true owners—all those to whom beauty is truth and truth beauty—and in whose eyes the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.”

While peace is more precious than diamonds, silver or gold, Christian pendants that feature doves can serve as beautiful and meaningful reminders that brotherhood is a treasure. For instance, the Christian Dove Holy Spirit Pendant in 14K White Gold simply but powerfully communicates a message of peace with a clean cutout silhouette of a dove in flight. These gleaming lines of 14K white gold create a look that’s timeless and always relevant. It’s also available in yellow gold and sterling silver, giving fans of any metal a beautiful means of expression.

Christian rings that utilize doves can also convey a powerful message, and the Holy Spirit Dove Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is an excellent example. This shining 14K white gold ring places a round 0.10 carat diamond in the center of a the shape of a dove. This piece could serve equally well as a unique engagement ring or a fashionable, meaningful statement.

Dove jewelry isn’t just for women! For instance, the Christian Dove Diamond Holy Spirit Ring in 14K White Gold is perfect for guys who want to communicate a message of peace and do it with class. This substantial ring accents the silhouette of a dove with eight diamonds and sets this shape atop a textured finish.

Although Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of peace is five decades old, it’s still incredibly powerful today. Dove jewelry can remind those of us in the present to pursue harmony with one another.

In times of tragedy, we often feel powerless. However, there is one thing that we can always do, and it’s the most powerful thing we can do: pray.

Christian rings and pendants can remind us to continually turn to God in prayer, and serve as pictures of the truths to which we cling. The 14K Gold Cross Anchor and Heart Triple Pendant combines three meaningful symbols into one shining piece, providing a picture of the faith, hope and love that carries us through. An anchor dangles from this pendant, representing the faith that grounds us in the face of suffering. A simple cross that hangs in the forefront is a symbol of the hope that we’ve been given because of Christ’s sacrifice, while a polished heart represents the love that was demonstrated on cross, and in our lives. While this is a petite pendant with a playful appearance, the message it conveys is serious and strong.

Peace is hard to come by in times of grief and fear, and it’s in times like these that we need to remind ourselves that we are never alone. We’re told that God will never leave us or forsake us, and dove jewelry can help us remember that He is present, even in the face of suffering. These pieces use the image of a dove, which has long been associated with the Holy Spirit, to serve as symbols that He is with us, and that the peace He gives will never run out.

The Christian Dove Holy Spirit Pendant in 14K White Gold is a simple but powerful reminder of the Holy Spirit’s constant presence in our lives and of His ability to give us peace. This piece features a gleaming outline of a dove in flight for a look that’s light but substantial. The contemporary, versatile look of this pendant makes it an ideal accent no matter what you’re wearing.

If you’d rather keep a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence close at hand, try the Holy Spirit Dove Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold. This glowing ring adorns a silhouette of a dove with a single diamond, adding sparkle that will catch your eye and turn your mind to the symbolism behind this contemporary style. The gleam of rose gold adds a warm touch, but if you prefer, this design is also available in white gold and yellow gold.

The Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.” Similarly, as we remember the families of Sandy Hook in prayer, we ask God to give peace and healing to each one.