Jewelry

The three-bar Russian or St. Andrew cross appears with great frequency in Slavic religious symbolism. Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgment he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.

A 10th century design carved in stone as a decorative motif in a larger panel, it also appears in a Celtic manuscript illumination. Dimensions:... More

This Orthodox Cross is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for "Jesus Christ", and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase "spasi I sokhrani", meaning "save and protect". Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.

This Orthodox Cross is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for "Jesus Christ", and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase "spasi I sokhrani", meaning "save and protect". Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.

A basic sterling silver chain suitable for silver with a spring ring clasp. Available in 18", 20" and 22" lengths.

This pendant is sliver plate on a brass base with a fixed loop. Height including loop is 1.75", width 1". Theotokos with Christ seated on the... More

A simple and robust cross, this classic design is similar to the St. Andrews Cross, but with a fixed loop and less exacting detail. Comes with an 18" silver chain. The cross portion itself measures 3/4" tall not including the loop.