Christian Jewelry Gift Guide: Gifts That Come With a Story

By Liina, founder of Grace & Glory Jewelry

Picture her opening the box and going quiet for a second, because she knows exactly why you chose it. The Christian jewelry gifts people keep wearing are small crosses, sword pendants and Bible charms tied to a story she already knows. Every piece at Grace & Glory Jewelry is named after someone in the Bible who loved God, trusted Him with everything and went where He sent them, so you can choose by her season: a baptism, a confirmation, a birthday, a hard year.

Pick the story first. The necklace follows.

For a baptism

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

• Matthew Dainty Cross, from $44. Our smallest cross, 0.6 inches, on an adjustable chain. Matthew left his tax booth the moment Jesus called him. Small enough for a child, plain enough to wear at forty.
• Yeshua Necklace, from $54. The Hebrew name of Jesus on the front, John 14:6 on the back. For an adult who just came up out of the water.
• A cross charm, $19, on a charm bracelet ($34). Add one charm at every milestone after this one.

For a confirmation or first communion

• Mary Halo Cross, from $49. Mary said yes before she knew how any of it would work. Fourteen-year-olds understand that better than we think.
• Thomas Medium Cross, from $54. For the girl who still has questions. Thomas asked to see the wounds, and Jesus held out His hands.
• Deborah Small Sword, from $54. Israel’s commander refused to go into battle without her. She went.
• Matthew Dainty Cross, from $44, if she likes her jewelry barely there.

For a birthday or graduation

• Miriam Small Hollow Cross, from $59. Miriam hid in the reeds and watched the basket carrying her baby brother down the Nile.
• John Classic Cross, from $64. John stood at the foot of the cross when the others had run.
• A charm necklace, $44, with one Bible woman’s charm, $19. Ruth, Hannah, Abigail, Rachel, Rebekah, Sarah, Miriam or Deborah. Write her a card saying why you chose that one.
• Moses Large Hollow Cross, from $84. Moses told God he couldn’t speak, then led a nation out of Egypt. For the graduate who doesn’t feel ready.

For someone in a hard season

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

• Chosen One Necklace, from $134. A small teardrop with one lab-grown diamond set in the center. For the week she needs to remember she was chosen before she felt ready.
• Lord’s Prayer Pendant, from $129. The whole prayer, engraved in a spiral. For the nights she has no words of her own. Made to order: allow 3–4 weeks.

For Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day

• Bethlehem Star charm, $19, for Christmas.
• Crown of Thorns charm, $19, for Easter.

For Mother’s Day, look at Hannah. She prayed so hard for a child that the priest thought she was drunk. The Hannah charm is $19.

Silver, gold, size and shipping

• Every piece is made in the USA in 925 sterling silver and is nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Available in 24K gold and 14K rose gold plating.
• Matthew and the Chosen One are the smallest pendants at 0.6 inches. David is the largest at 2.7 inches.
• In-stock pieces ship in 1–3 business days. US delivery takes 3–5 business days; international orders take up to about 14 days, depending on the country. Out-of-stock pieces are made to order and take 3–4 weeks in total.
• Every order arrives in the Grace & Glory Jewelry gift box, ready to hand over.

Questions people ask