Choosing the Right Gold Chain for Your Cross Pendant

History of the Cross in Jewelry

There is not a more iconic symbol of Christianity than the cross. The cross is the great touchstone of the Christian faith; without it and the subsequent resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, there is no Christian faith. A cross was required for the Savior to bear the curse of our sin in order for […]

Meaning of the Cross

What is the meaning of the cross? This is a topic that could take up the entirety of whole libraries and volumes of books. Arguably, the entire Bible is devoted to this topic. History of the Cross Usually, when people state that they are examining the meaning of the cross, they mean that they are […]

Gold in the Bible

There are both positive and negative mentions of gold in the Bible, beginning with the first mention of the natural, yellow precious metal in Genesis 2:11-12: “The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.” (King James Version […]

Simple Crosses For Men And Women

Through the ages, men and women have worn cross necklaces and pendants to show their devotion to Christ. The appeal of gold cross necklaces lies in their deep symbolism. Often, crosses are portrayed as symbols of faith, strength, love, loyalty, trust, and hope.  In recent years, cross necklaces have grown in popularity due to their […]

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

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

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

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

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 […]