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What is the Sword of the Spirit?

What is the Sword of the Spirit?

The apostle Paul admonishes the church in Ephesians 6:17, in the famous “Armor of God” passage from the Bible: “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” What is the Sword of the Spirit? The Sword of the Spirit is God’s Word In Ephesians, Paul literally and plainly defines the […]

Sword of the Spirit Cross Pendant for Men

Sword of the Spirit Cross Pendant for Men

God’s Word tells us in Ephesians 6:17: “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” This is the verse that inspired the design of this heirloom quality 14k gold cross pendant for men, available from Christian-owned fine jewelry company, Apples of Gold Jewelry. The Sword […]

Cross Bible Verses

Cross Bible Verses

The cross is the central aspect of Christianity, which through the atonement and death of the Savior Jesus Christ brought us life, hope and resurrection as the children of God. Here are 15 of the most popular Cross Bible verses that inspire from the King James Version of the Bible. Mark 8:34: “And when he […]

Italian Crucifixes

Italian Crucifixes

What makes Italian crucifixes unique and distinct from regular crucifix jewelry? Italy is known for making high-end, fine jewelry. But what exactly makes it different? What Makes Italian Jewelry Different? Jewelers mix various alloys in their jewelry pieces to achieve the desired result and the correct karat weight. When manufacturing gold jewelry, there are different […]

History of the Caravaca Cross

History of the Caravaca Cross

People who are aware of the geographical layout and history of Spain will know that Caravaca is short for Caravaca de la Cruz. It is a municipality and town in the Murcia region in Southeast Spain. Roman Catholicism ranks this as the fifth Holiest City, giving it the privilege of celebrating the year of Jubilee […]

Simple Cross Necklaces for Men and Women

Simple Cross Necklaces for Men and Women

The benefit of wearing simple cross necklaces for men and women is that the focal point of your jewelry is not on the jewelry itself as much as it is on the message of the Cross. There are many elaborate, fancy Christian jewelry designs that you can choose from when searching for a simple gold […]

Cross Necklace for Mom

Cross Necklace for Mom

It’s time to buy something meaningful for your mom! Nothing is more well deserved and unique than ca ross necklace for mom on those beautifully special occasions like her birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas or any momentous occasion that calls for the perfect gift that will bring her real joy and be a reminder of your […]

Meaning of the Orthodox Cross

Meaning of the Orthodox Cross

The Orthodox Cross (also known as the Eastern, Greek or Russian Orthodox Cross) has been a variant of the Christian cross since the 16th century. However, it bears some resemblance to a cross with a bottom crossbeam slanted the other way (upwards) in the Byzantine Empire since the 6th century. Three horizontal crossbeams make up […]

Why We Designed our Men’s 14K Solid Gold Cross

Why We Designed our Men’s 14K Solid Gold Cross

There are normally two categories of 14k solid gold cross pendants for men in the retail jewelry market: thin, flat crosses that are stamped out of a gold metal sheet and in the shape of a cross and hollow, lightweight crosses. At Apples of Gold Jewelry, we designed our men’s 14k solid gold cross pendant […]

What is a Maltese Cross?

What is a Maltese Cross?

What is a Maltese Cross? The Maltese cross is a popular symbol worldwide, signifying the important values of courage and divine protection.  What is a Maltese Cross? You will especially find this cross design all across the island-country of Malta, an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The Sovereign Military Order of Malta also wears this […]