Religious jewelry as a gift for Christian and Muslim occasions
A cross, crucifix or Virgin Mary pendant suits a baptism, communion, Christmas or Easter. An Allah, crescent and star or Mashallah piece suits Ramadan, Eid, Hajj or a new baby.
For a baptism, first communion, Christmas or Easter, give a cross, a crucifix or a Virgin Mary pendant. For Ramadan, Eid, a return from Hajj or Umrah or a new baby, give a pendant with the word Allah, a crescent and star or a Mashallah piece. Then fit it to the person: a simple design for a child, and gold-tone or silver-tone to match what they already wear.
Christian occasions and the pieces that fit them
- Baptism: a cross or a crucifix, often given by the godparents.
- First communion and confirmation: a cross, a crucifix or a rosary necklace the child can keep.
- Christmas and Easter: a Virgin Mary pendant, a crucifix or a cross with a message.
- A saint's feast day: a cross or a Virgin Mary pendant for someone celebrating the saint they are named after.
A cross or a crucifix
A cross is the plain shape. A crucifix is a cross that carries the figure of Christ. Not sure which the person prefers? Look at what they wear now.
The Simple Elegant Cross is a plain Latin cross, the familiar shape with a longer lower arm, in 14K gold-plated copper and listed as unisex. The Elegant Silver Cross Pendant is a silver-tone openwork cross, listed as lightweight with a chain included. For a crucifix, the Statement Gold Crucifix Pendant is a bold, detailed gold-tone design on a rope-style chain, and the Two-Tone Cross Pendant sets a silver-tone figure on a gold-tone cross.
Virgin Mary pendants and rosary necklaces
A Virgin Mary pendant carries an image of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Virgin Mary Heart Frame Necklace places her image inside a heart-shaped frame, in gold-plated brass.
A rosary is a string of prayer beads with a cross, used to count prayers. The New Design Rosary Necklace With Cross turns that look into a necklace: a beaded chain with a cross, in stainless steel with gold or silver plating, listed for men and women. Some people keep a rosary for prayer and would rather not wear one, so for a very devout person, ask first.
For a gift with a message, the Love Cross Pendant has a gold-tone face, a silver-tone edge, the word Love engraved across it and a small heart at the center.
To see every Christian piece, open Gold Religious Jewelry or Silver Religious Jewelry, already filtered to Christian.
Muslim occasions and the pieces that fit them
- Ramadan: a crescent and star, or a pendant with the word Allah.
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: an Allah pendant, a crescent and star set or a Mashallah bracelet.
- A return from Hajj or Umrah: an Allah or Allahu Akbar pendant.
- A newborn: a Mashallah piece or an Allah pendant to keep, or a Mashallah bracelet for the mother.
Pendants with the word Allah
Allah is the Arabic word for God, and these pendants carry it in Arabic script. The Glistening Allah Arabic Necklace is gold-plated, and the Allah Book Frame Necklace sets the word in a book-shaped frame. The Rhinestone Allah Akbar Necklace carries Allahu Akbar, God is the greatest, with rhinestones, and is listed for women.
The crescent and star, and Mashallah pieces
The crescent and star is a symbol many people link with Islam. The crescent, hilal in Arabic, is the new moon that marks the start of each month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan included. The Moon Star Necklace is a gold-colored zinc alloy piece listed for women, and the Hilal Star Simple Set pairs a crescent and star necklace with crescent and star earrings, in stainless steel.
Mashallah means "what God has willed." People say it when they admire something or someone, often a new baby, which is why a Mashallah piece is a familiar gift around a birth. The Masha'allah Infinity Bracelet sets the phrase in an infinity design, in silver-plated brass or copper. The Islamic Necklace + Bracelet Silver is a silver-plated necklace and bracelet pair, an easy gift for Eid.
To see every Islamic piece, open Gold Religious Jewelry or Silver Religious Jewelry, already filtered to Islamic.
Choosing for a child or an adult
For a child, choose a plain piece without stones, which is easier to look after, such as the Simple Elegant Cross or the Allah Book Frame Necklace. For a baby, treat the piece as a keepsake that the parents put away until the child is old enough to wear it.
For an adult you have more room: a crucifix, a rosary necklace, a two-tone piece or rhinestones. The Simple Elegant Cross and the New Design Rosary Necklace With Cross are listed for men and women, and the Rhinestone Allah Akbar Necklace and the Moon Star Necklace are listed for women.
Every day or for special days
For every day, a plain piece is easier to live with: the Simple Elegant Cross listing names daily wear, and the Elegant Silver Cross Pendant is described as lightweight for daily wear. The Statement Gold Crucifix Pendant and the Two-Tone Cross Pendant are described for everyday wear or special occasions.
For a church service, Eid visits or a wedding, rhinestones catch the light: the Rhinestone Shiny Cross Necklace on the Christian side, the Rhinestone Allah Akbar Necklace on the Islamic side.
Gold-tone, silver-tone or two-tone
The listings name the color, so go by their words: gold-tone, silver-tone, gold-plated, silver-plated or two-tone. The simplest rule: match what the person already wears every day, such as a watch or a chain. Two-tone pieces, like the Two-Tone Cross Pendant and the Love Cross Pendant, go with both.
| Piece | What it shows | Color, as listed |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Elegant Cross | Plain Latin cross | Yellow gold tone, 14K gold-plated |
| Elegant Silver Cross Pendant | Openwork cross | Silver tone |
| Two-Tone Cross Pendant | Crucifix | Gold-tone cross, silver-tone figure |
| New Design Rosary Necklace With Cross | Rosary beads with a cross | Black/silver, silver/gold or black/silver/gold |
| Glistening Allah Arabic Necklace | The word Allah in Arabic | Gold-plated |
| Rhinestone Allah Akbar Necklace | Allahu Akbar with rhinestones | Gold color |
| Masha'allah Infinity Bracelet | Mashallah in an infinity design | Silver-plated |
| Islamic Necklace + Bracelet Silver | A necklace and a bracelet | Silver-plated |
Plated pieces need a little care. The Simple Elegant Cross listing puts it plainly: wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, perfume and abrasives. In summer, take it off before the beach or the pool. Our guide to gold-plated and stainless steel jewelry covers the materials and their care in more detail.
Questions people ask
Which pieces suit a man?
On the Christian side, the Simple Elegant Cross, the New Design Rosary Necklace With Cross and the Big Dotted Cross, a large gold-tone crucifix, are listed for men and women. For a Muslim man, ask before you buy: many Muslim men do not wear gold, and some avoid gold-colored jewelry as well, so if he wears jewelry, look at the silver-plated pieces.
Can I give a religious piece to someone of another faith?
Yes. Choose a symbol from their faith, not yours, and keep the design simple if you do not know their taste.
What if I am not sure what they would like?
Ask someone close to them what they already wear, or message us on WhatsApp from the contact page with the occasion and we will help you choose. If the gift is for a fixed date, such as a baptism or Eid, check the delivery page before you order.
Is gold-plated the same as gold?
No. Gold-plated means a thin layer of gold over another metal, such as the copper in the Simple Elegant Cross. Gold-tone and gold color describe the color only. The listings use these words exactly, so read them before you buy.