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.

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.