Cross Jewelry

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

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

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? 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 […]

Is Wearing a Cross Idolatry?

Crosses are a way for people to express their faith publicly and outwardly in the form of jewelry. But is wearing a cross idolatry? The Bible is clear on this topic and the answer may surprise you. Is Wearing a Cross Idolatry? The idea that a cross may be idolatrous to wear is rooted in […]

Large Gold Crosses for Men

Most gold crosses in the jewelry industry today are either thin, hollow or flimsy. But Apples of Gold Jewelry designed and created the below large gold crosses for men who are looking for not only a substantial Christian pendant to promote their Christian faith, but also added a line of large gold crosses with real […]

The Meaning of the Cross

What is the true meaning of the Cross? The cross holds a lot of spiritual, actual and symbolic meaning for a lot of people worldwide, including both Christians and even non-Christians who have adopted the symbol of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection as their own. The cross is a symbol of not only death but […]

The Meaning of the Maltese Cross

What is the meaning of the Maltese Cross? The Maltese Cross is most often linked with the Knights of Malta, also known as the Knights Hospitallers, who ruled the Maltese islands from 1530 until 1798. The Maltese Cross is now widely used and linked with Malta as a country, appearing on the Maltese Euro coins […]

The Difference Between Crosses and Crucifixes

There are major differences between crosses and crucifixes in terms of spiritual meaning and symbolic significance. What exactly are they? Many people, including some Christians, find it difficult to distinguish the crucial spiritual difference between a cross and a crucifix. You may already be aware that the cross and crucifix are strong and powerful symbols […]