Count Down to the New Year with the Top 2020 Best Sellers

Tradition has it that we wait up until the New Year arrives at 12:01 am, counting down the seconds until the old year is gone. Here’s how we do it!

10—14K SOLID GOLD MEN’S CROSS NECKLACE

“The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul…” —Gilbert K. Chesterton

Our number 10 best seller for the year 2020 is our popular 14k solid gold men’s cross necklace. It’s a high-polished, plain, 14k solid gold men’s cross necklace pendant. The polished gold cross measures 1 3/16″ tall x over 3/4″ wide (or 1 1/2″ tall with hoop/bale). Both sides of the men’s cross pendant necklace is polished plain and suitable for engraving (optional). Add a matching 0.9mm 14k solid gold box chain, in either 20″ or 24″. See more of our Men’s Gold Cross Pendants.

9—3-DIMENSIONAL NAME PLATE PENDANT NECKLACE IN STERLING SILVER

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” —Thomas Jefferson

With the need to wear masks which covered our identities in 2020, it’s no wonder this gorgeous 3-dimensional name plate pendant necklace is sterling silver was such a great seller! This pendant features an elegant designs and finely scripted details, all made from the best sterling silver available. It can hold ten characters and is 2″ x 1″ in size. The unique three dimensional design makes this a stunning piece that goes well with any look or style. The pendant is attached to the necklace on either end for easy wear day in and day out. Name can be up to 10 characters long and necklace comes with an 18 inch chain. From our collection of Personalized Silver Jewelry.

8—CROSS STUD EARRINGS IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

“New year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” —Alex Morritt

Crosses in all types of jewelry hit the top ten this year, perhaps because the need to hold onto our faith in the face of a terrible year was so great. Fashioned in 14K yellow gold, these slightly rounded edge cross earrings are perfect for church, a day at the office, or running errands at home. These beautiful earrings feature a friction push back closure on each, and they are sized perfectly at 7.5mm x 5.5mm. The cross and post are both made of high quality yellow gold that will have you wanting to wear them all the time. We have even more Gold Cross Earrings for you to choose from!

7—2.9MM CURB CHAIN NECKLACE, 14K SOLID GOLD

2.9mm Curb Chain Necklace in 14k Solid Gold

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” —Brad Paisley

Gold in all shapes and sizes topped the best sellers list, partly because gold is always a good purchase. Our 14k solid gold 2.9mm beveled curb link chain necklace is perfect a perfect fit for most pendants. Available in 18″, 20″, 22″, 24″, 26″ and 28″ lengths, and in many styles in our Yellow Gold Chains collection. Includes a secure lobster claw clasp closure.

6—PLAIN BEVELED CROSS PENDANT IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” —J.P. Morgan

Starting a new year means letting go of the old one. In the Bible, Paul says “forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13b-14). The Bible also teaches us that we can accomplish all things through Christ who strengthens us, and this important message in the book of Philippians lives on in our gold cross pendant. This simply made but beautifully crafted cross pendant is an emblem of that promise and the grace of a loving God. The plain cross pendant is crafted of high quality 14K yellow gold, giving it a traditional beauty, and the clean lines form a classic Christian cross. The gold cross pendant is given just the right amount of depth without being too heavy, and then polished for a smooth shimmer. It is a favorite among our collection of Gold Crosses.

5—14K GOLD ENGRAVABLE DOG TAG NECKLACE

“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” ―Josiyah Martin

Keeping your identity sharp was particularly important in 2020 when most people were confined to home or behind acrylic partitions. Rather than a conventional, run-of-the-mill badge, this trendy dog tag necklace keeps you real. A 14k solid yellow gold engravable dog tag necklace is engravable on both front and back (optional) and you can add a matching 14k solid gold 0.9mm box chain in either 20″ or 24″ to match. (If engraved, please allow an additional 3-4 business days before shipping.) The pendant weighs approx. 3.04 grams of 14k solid gold in standard gauge and measures 1 7/8″ tall x just over 3/4″ wide. Thicker tags weigh more. This beauty is part of our collection of Dog Tag Necklaces for Men and Women.

4—ENGRAVABLE 14K YELLOW GOLD HIGH POLISHED DISK CHARM

Engravable 14k Yellow Gold High Polish Disk Charm

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

Personalized jewelry in solid gold captured the hearts of people everywhere in 2020. You can now have your customized jewelry engraved with any art or letters of your choice. This wonderful pendant is made up of 14K yellow gold and the yellow gold makes the pendant enriched and glowing. The dimension of this wonderful pendant is 24mm x 18mm. The shape of this pendant is plain and resembles a golden disc. The unique design and features makes it a prized possession and owner’s pride. Design your look today with this marvelous piece of art and attain the coveted style icon looks. You can fit up to 3 lines of engraving per side, with up to 6 characters per line (including spaces). This fine jewelry is from our collection of Engravable Pendants and Jewelry.

3—14K SOLID GOLD CRUCIFIX PENDANT NECKLACE

“Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” —Robin Sharma

As things got harder in 2020, more people were drawn to the tenets of faith, recalling the sacrifice Jesus made to bring hope and forgiveness to the world. Our best selling crucifix pendant is now available in a 14k fully solid gold version, with the tube of the crucifix necklace solid 14k gold through and through and not hollow, like most crucifix necklaces on the market today! The crucifix pendant is suitable for both men and women and the cross by itself measures approx. 1 9/16″ tall x over 7/8″ wide. With the hoop/bale, the crucifix pendant overall height is approx. 2″ tall. Pair it with a matching 1.2mm 14k solid gold box chain necklace to match in either 18″ or 20″ or choose from one of our gold chain pendants to pick out something different.

An Apples of Gold Jewelry ® original. Made in the U.S.A.! Also available in 18k or 22k yellow gold, white gold, or sterling silver. See more choices in Gold Crucifixes and Crucifix Pendants.

2—SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 14K GOLD CROSS PENDANT

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein

The enemy of our souls really ramped up his game in 2020, and more people than ever put on the armor of God to stand against him. “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” (Ephesians 6:17). This 14k yellow gold cross pendant’s design is inspired by the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. It is made for women or men and measures 1 1/4″ tall (1 1/2″ tall with hoop/bale) x 0.86″ wide. You can make it a necklace by adding a matching 14k gold box chain in either 18″ or 20″. This cross is made in the U.S.A. and is our collection of Christian Pendants.

Number One Best Seller for 2020 is MEN’S 14K GOLD POLISHED CROSS PENDANT

“Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.” —Alfred Lord Tennyson

Our perennial best seller is our sought-after men’s 14k gold polished cross pendant. Every year, this cross makes the wish list of innumerable men who know the glory of living life for Christ. Say it simply and say it with strength. That’s the concept behind our men’s cross of solid gold. Yet its high polish and clean crafting give it a simple elegance. And it still can be engraved on either side to make it a keepsake that can be passed down through generations. An Apples of Gold® brand. Measures 1 3/8″ tall by 1″ across and 2.9mm thick solid (1 11/16″ tall with hoop/bale). Also available in 14k white gold, 18k gold, or platinum and part of our ever-growing collection of Plain Cross Pendants.