In Just Like Jesus: Learning to Have a Heart Like His, Max Lucado wrote,

“God’s love never ceases. Never. Though we spurn him. Ignore him. Reject him. Despise him. Disobey him. He will not change. Our evil cannot diminish his love. Our goodness cannot increase it. Our faith does not earn it any more than our stupidity jeopardizes it. God doesn’t love us less if we fail or more if we succeed. God’s love never ceases.”

God’s never-ceasing, never-failing love was demonstrated most clearly on the cross, and this ultimate act of love serves as reassurance to us that this love for us is boundless. Cross pedants that feature hearts are lovely ways to bring to mind this limitless love.

For instance, the Cross and Heart Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold is one of the most popular cross pendants that Apples of Gold carries and it’s not hard to see why. A clean, shining 14K white gold cross is surrounded by a sweeping heart, wrapping around it like a loving embrace. A total of eight round, sparkling diamonds adorn this heart, adding a reminder of the precious nature of the love that was demonstrated on the cross.

Sterling silver styles that feature crosses and hearts are remarkably affordably options, allowing you to make a statement of faith on nearly any budget. The Heart Cross Pendant in Sterling Silver is one simply beautiful example. This contemporary piece places the shape of a cross inside the graceful outline of a heart. A highly-polished finish draws eyes to this ¾” pendant, and calls minds to the meaning behind it. A sterling silver chain is included, making this piece instantly wearable and ready for gift-giving.

Cross rings that combine the classic symbol of faith with hearts can also remind you that nothing can separate you from the love of God. For instance, the Heart and Cross Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold forms a delicate, feminine cross and heart motif from two precious gemstones. An oval-shaped sapphire, 5mm high, is the centerpiece of this ring, while a total of six diamonds accent the cross that radiates from it. Two hearts constitute the vertical beam of this sparkling cross, adding additional symbols of love to the emblem of the ultimate act of love. This pretty piece is also available with a ruby or tanzanite in place of the sapphire, allowing you to choose a gemstone that suits your personality.

Nothing can separate us from God’s love, and pieces of jewelry that pair hearts and crosses provide ready pictures of this love. Try a pendant or ring that combines these symbols to celebrate the love of the Savior.

In addition to allowing us to have a relationship with God, this gift also prompts us to love each other. As the Apostle John wrote,

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Cross pendants of all kinds can call to mind both the gift of Christ and the way we are to love others as a result. The Diamond Heart Cross-Knot Pendant in 14K Gold is a particularly graceful representation of Christ’s endless love. A gently curving cross, crafted from 14K yellow gold, is complemented by heart of two-tone gold, symbolizing the motivation behind the event that changed human history 2,000 years ago. Tiny diamonds stud this heart, adding eye-catching glimmer to this inch-high pendant. An 18” yellow gold chain is included, making this piece ready for gift-giving or prepared to slip around your own neck.

The Cross and Heart Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold is a clear reminder of the love that was expressed on the cross. A simple, shining white gold cross is surrounded by a sweeping heart that hugs it like a tender embrace. Eight channel-set diamonds accent the bottom of this heart, adding sparkle, as well as a symbol of the precious nature of the gift given on the cross. At approximately a half-inch wide and high, this is a petite pendant with a powerful message.

If sterling silver is more your style, consider one of Apples of Gold’s silver cross pendants such as the Heart Cross Pendant in Sterling Silver. This contemporary piece combines two silhouettes, placing a cross inside of a gleaming heart.

When the wrapping paper has been thrown away and the glitter of the holiday season begins to fade, the greatest gift of Christmas remains. Although the season when we take extra time to remember Christ’s birth is coming to an end, this gift is essential 365 days a year. Christian rings that feature hearts and crosses can call to mind God’s great love for us in sending His Son no matter what time of year it is.