Stainless steel pendants, based on the original catalog. A more sober line than the alloy one, designed for everyday wear and for those looking for a cross that does not tarnish with use.
40 references in this section. Go to: Plain and Contemporary Crosses · Two-Tone and Gold Crucifixes
Made to order, minimum 200 units per reference and finish. Full terms and conditions can be found in custom rosaries.
Plain and Contemporary Crosses
Solid steel pendant with integrated bail, in a sober design. 27 references.
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-088
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-089
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-090
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-091
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-092
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-093
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-094
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-095
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-096
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-097
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-098
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-099
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-100
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-101
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-102
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-103
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-104
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-105
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-106
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-107
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-108
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-109
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-110
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-111
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-112
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-113
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Steel crossPR-02-CRU-114
Two-Tone and Gold Crucifixes
Crucifix in steel with gold plating and two-tone combinations. 13 references.
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-115
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-116
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-117
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-118
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-119
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-120
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-121
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-122
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-123
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-124
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-125
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-126
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Steel crucifixPR-02-CRU-127
Why a steel cross
An alloy cross with an antique silver finish ages over time: the plating wears off at the edges, the metal darkens, and after a few years the piece looks completely different. That does not matter for a rosary kept in a pouch; but it matters a lot for a cross worn around the neck every day. Stainless steel neither rusts nor loses its shine from sweat, which is why it is the preferred choice when the order is intended for daily wear around the neck.
The pieces in this section come from a stainless steel accessories catalog, as indicated on the supplier's display board. All of them feature an integrated bail rather than a soldered jump ring, which is typically the weak point where cheap pendants tend to break.
The Two Families
Plain and contemporary crosses. Flat or slightly domed surface, without a corpus. This is the most sober line in the catalog and the one that best suits a gift for a young adult, a confirmation, or a corporate keepsake. Versions are available in natural steel, black, and gold, with several featuring openwork designs or embossed text.
Two-tone and gold crucifixes. Corpus Christi in steel with gold plating, alone or combined with natural or black steel. The contrast of the two tones makes the piece more visible without increasing its size, making it work particularly well in smaller formats.
How It Pairs with Other Elements
A steel cross calls for a fitting cord or chain to match. Braided cord is the most common option, especially in black or grey, because it does not compete with the shine of the metal and withstands the same daily wear. With glass beads, the result is more striking and is usually reserved for gold models.
It is important to bear in mind that steel does not take the same type of engraving as alloy: it is a harder material, and marking is done by laser rather than stamping. If the order requires engraving, this must be planned from the outset.
Sizes and Weight
The measurements of each piece are indicated in its product description. As a reference, a steel cross from this section weighs more than an alloy one of the same size, so caution should be exercised with larger formats if it is to be hung from a thin cord. For daily use, 3 to 4 cm sizes are the most comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does stainless steel tarnish with use?
- No. Unlike plated alloy, stainless steel neither rusts nor loses its shine from sweat. This is why this line is requested for crosses worn around the neck every day.
- Can a steel cross be engraved?
- Yes, but by laser rather than stamping, because the material is harder than alloy. This needs to be arranged from the beginning of the order.
- How does it differ from the crosses in the crucifix section?
- The material and the finish. Alloy crosses offer a wider variety of shapes and devotional images; steel crosses are more sober and withstand daily wear much better.
- Do the black and gold finishes wear off?
- They are coatings over the steel, so they resist wear much better than plating over alloy, but they are not permanent on rubbing edges.