The Matt Redman song “Blessed Be Your Name” beautifully describes the sort of faith that remains and that is able to praise God in both good times and bad:

Blessed Be Your Name/In the land that is plentiful/Where Your streams of abundance flow/Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name/When I’m found in the desert place/Though I walk through the wilderness/Blessed Be Your name

Faith takes different forms as we walk through life’s joys and challenges, becoming deep and multifaceted as we learn to trust God fully in all circumstances and to give Him glory in every situation. Gemstone crosses in a variety of colorful designs are the perfect way to celebrate the many shades of your faith, and the many ways that your Creator has shown Himself to be trustworthy in your life.

The deeply-colored gemstones in the Sapphire Flower Cross Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold can serve as a reminder that even when life seems the darkest, God will never leave you or forsake you. A single diamond glitters from the center of this striking cross, accented by 12 sapphires that provide richly-hued contrast. Six of these dark blue gems are round stones that surround the center diamond like the petals of a flower, while the remaining six are baguette shaped and form the arms of this statement of faith. A setting and bale of shining 14K yellow gold makes these gemstones stand out and gives this pendant a sense of timeless class.

If you’re looking for a gemstone cross with distinctively feminine flair, don’t miss the sparkling Princess-Cut Pink Sapphire Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold! This perfectly pretty pendant is hard to miss as a total of 12 princess-cut pink sapphires, weighing in at over three-quarter carats in all, fill a gleaming white gold cross with eye-catching color. These unique, vibrant gems are accented by tiny diamonds that glimmer from the end of each arm of this budded-style cross, for a look that’s sparkling and sophisticated. At 1 1/8” high including the gleaming 14 white gold bale, this piece is big enough to be noticed, but small enough to retain its feminine charm.

Gemstone cross pendants with red stones are reminders of Christ’s matchless love that was demonstrated by His ultimate sacrifice, and the Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a gorgeous example. A 2mm-high heart-shaped ruby draws eyes from the center of this cross, while 15 round diamonds accent the arms, held by shining 14K white gold.

Women’s cross pendants that feature colored gemstones are the perfect way to declare the many shades of your faith. One glance at one of these pieces can remind you that you can place your faith fully in your Creator in all situations.

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;

    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Honor her for all that her hands have done,

    and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”

White gold cross necklaces for women are lovely ways to honor any woman in your life who models a praiseworthy life of faith! And, they come in a wide range of styles, allowing you to find one that suits any woman whose faith you admire, as find one that matches your sense of style. Or, choose a matching pair of pendants, one for you and one for a friend, to celebrate the bond you share as sisters in Christ.

Women’s cross pendants that feature floral designs are excellent symbols of the life that we’ve been given as a result of Christ’s sacrifice, and their elegant motifs give them unmistakably feminine style. The Flower Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a lovely example. This 7/8”-high piece is meticulously engraved with a delicate floral pattern, placing a single open blossom in the center of the cross and filling in the rest with elegant paisley-like swirls. A thin border of shining 14K white gold frames this design as it dangles from a gleaming white gold bale.

If you’d prefer a cross pendant with a more contemporary feel, or are shopping for a lady who would, don’t miss the Diamond Solitaire Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold! This modern minimalistic look communicates an anything-but-minimal message. This chic piece creates a stylized cross, just over ¾” high, from two freeform arcs of gleaming 14K white gold that curve toward the single glittering diamond at the center of this symbol of faith. While this piece has an up-to-the-minute look, the message it conveys is timeless. An 18” white gold box chain is included, making this pendant ready to wear or to give.

Gold crosses that combine hearts with crosses provide vivid reminders of the love that Christ demonstrated on the cross, and pieces such as the Diamond Heart Swirl Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold are perfect ways to remind yourself of God’s matchless love for you. This graceful pendant places an asymmetrical looping heart in the center of a gleaming 14K white gold cross, and accents half of this heart with an arc of sparkling diamonds. This glittering, gleaming piece is a symbol of precious nature of God’s ultimate gift of love.

White gold crosses for women are the perfect way to honor any lady whose faith you admire! Try one to celebrate the inner beauty that never fades.

Mary Magdalene was among the first to experience the joy of Easter. Here’s how the apostle John described her experience:

Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?”

“They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?”

Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.”

 Jesus said to her, “Mary.”

She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

 Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!”

Of all Christian jewelry , gleaming cross pendants often portray the joy of the resurrection most clearly. For instance, the Rose of Sharon Cross Pendant in 14K Gold is a beautiful reminder that Jesus is alive and that He gives life to all who trust in Him. A meticulously crafted 14K rose gold rose blossoms from the center of this cross, formed from 14K yellow gold stems and leaves.

Plain cross pendants such as the plain Men’s 14K White Gold Cross Pendant are strong and straightforward symbols of faith that leave no question about what you believe. Apples of Gold carries simple crosses in several metals and styles, allowing you to choose one that you’ll want to wear day after  day, long after the Easter season has past.

Diamond cross pendants such as the Diamond Solitaire Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold create a picture of the preciousness of Christ’s gift of life. Though this gift is worth infinitely more than diamonds, these stones serve as pictures of the treasure of the true meaning of Easter. The Diamond Heart Swirl Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is another striking example as it combines a timeless symbol of love with the cross to create a beautiful emblem of the motivation behind Christ’s death and resurrection.

He is risen! Cross pendants are lovely ways to celebrate the matchless joy of the resurrection.

“Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him …

“When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”

Gold crucifixes portray Christ’s ultimate act of love in a gleaming precious metal, serving as symbols that you consider His gift of love to be the most precious treasure in history. The Gold Crucifix Pendant in 14K Gold is a traditionally-styled crucifix with modern sensibility. At 1½-inches high, this is the perfect statement of faith for any day, and especially for Good Friday.

Of course, a crucifix pendant doesn’t have to be traditional to be meaningful, as is demonstrated by the Modern Crucifix Pendant in 14K Two-Tone Gold. This striking contemporary piece is stylized and chic, but that doesn’t subtract from its meaning. The image of Christ is portrayed in gleaming 14K white gold and stands out against the 14K yellow gold cross that holds it.

Two-tone and tri-color crucifix pendants use the contrast between multiple metals to draw attention to the images they hold, and the 14K Gold Tri-Color Crucifix Pendant is an excellent example of the way that a trio of metals can work together to create on meaningful, eye-catching piece. A rose gold figure of Christ hangs on a 14K yellow gold cross and is given white gold accents.

White gold crucifixes provide modern, classy reminders of Christ’s sacrifice, and Apples of Gold carries a variety of styles that allow you to express your gratitude for what He did for you. For instance, the 14K White Gold Crucifixion Pendant depicts Christ’s suffering in timeless yet contemporary fashion. This corpus pendant measures 1 5/8 inches high, making it an excellent choice for any day.

Crucifix pendants provide unmistakable reminders of Christ’s greatest gift of love. They’re the perfect choice to call to mind what happened on the very first Good Friday.

It’s because of the greatest of all gifts that we can receive a clean slate, no matter what lies in the past. This great act of love also enables us to love one another, and the ability to forgive is one of the most remarkable qualities of true love. The apostle Peter wrote about the power of love in allowing us to see past the faults of others: “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’” Peter was actually quoting the words of King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, as recorded in the book of Proverbs: “Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.”

True love provides the ability to see past one another’s shortcomings, and to forgive as we’ve been forgiven. However, sometimes we need a little reminder of this, and a piece of meaningful jewelry can readily serve this purpose. Apples of Gold’s collection of women’s crosses provides many beautiful symbols of the greatest act of love of all time—and of the way we are to love and forgive in return.

Pendants that combine hearts with crosses provide straightforward pictures of the love that Christ demonstrated 2,000 years ago. For instance, the Diamond Heart Cross-Knot Pendant in 14K Gold creates a cross from a flowing ribbon of gleaming 14K yellow gold, and places a graceful heart in the center. This heart is accented by three small round diamonds that add sparkle and speak of the matchless, precious nature of the greatest gift of love. An 18-inch 14K gold chain is included, making this pendant perfect for gift-giving.

For a look that clearly conveys the motivation behind the cross, consider the Heart Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold. This feminine pendant uses five white gold hearts, each polished to a high shine to form the shape of a cross. This inch-high pendant packs a lot of symbolism into a petite package.

Inspired by a verse from Song of Solomon, the Rose of Sharon Cross Pendant in 14K Gold creates a cross from a rose in bloom, symbolizing the life that results when we embrace true love and forgiveness. The graceful stem and leaves that constitute the arms of the cross are crafted from solid 14K yellow gold, while the blossom in the center stands out in contrasting 14K rose gold. This delicate, uniquely beautiful two-tone pendant makes a statement that’s gentle but powerful.

Any of these cross pendants can readily bring to mind the love that was demonstrated on the cross and the way we are to love in return. Try one to celebrate the greatest gift of all.