Best place to get a cross necklace?

[PinkyRock]

I've been trying to find the best place to get a cross necklace but I've only found 2 really and not really sure about either so I decided to ask everyone who looks at this. I'll provide some info: I looked at Argos and H Samuel, I live in the UK (please no USA ones!) and I'm allergic to silver (many places only do silver ones and I felt if I didn't say this, I may be wasting some people's time).

Thankyou very much, and God Bless you all

 

[Catherineanne]

I've been trying to find the best place to get a cross necklace but I've only found 2 really and not really sure about either so I decided to ask everyone who looks at this. I'll provide some info: I looked at Argos and H Samuel, I live in the UK (please no USA ones!) and I'm allergic to silver (many places only do silver ones and I felt if I didn't say this, I may be wasting some people's time).

Thankyou very much, and God Bless you all

The last one I bought was an Orthodox cross from Ebay. Mine is silver, but there are bronze and gold as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Christianity-/11668/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=orthodox+cross

 

[seeking_perfection]

Mine have been from ebay as well.

 

[Liberasit]

Welcome to CF from another Brit!

Did you not find anything in the high street?

A really good place to look would be a Christian bookshop. They usually have an excellent selection.

 

[John Shrewsbury]

eBay are good as are Cenacle.co.uk http://www.cenacle.co.uk/religious-gifts.html - they are Catholic, but have a decent range of crosses and crucifixes, from wood to gold.

 

[graceandpeace]

The Internet always has options, but some churches have gift shops that you could visit. If you go the Internet route, you could try to find a gift shop online with a church - which often means your purchase will support their ministry.

Here's a few:

https://www.cathedral-enterprises.co.uk

http://www.westminstercathedralshop.co.uk/index.php/gifts.html

 

[Liberasit]

The Internet always has options, but some churches have gift shops that you could visit. If you go the Internet route, you could try to find a gift shop online with a church - which often means your purchase will support their ministry.

I was thinking this too. I think we need to do as much as we can to support Christian book shops and church/cathedral shops. They might not be the cheapest, but we would definitely miss them if they went out of business.

The last cross I bought - a wooden holding cross - came from a parish church bookshop in the next town. We have a bookshop in our fellowship but it just sells books, but can order in anything.

 

[Catherineanne]

eBay are good as are Cenacle.co.uk http://www.cenacle.co.uk/religious-gifts.html - they are Catholic, but have a decent range of crosses and crucifixes, from wood to gold.

'they are Catholic, but ... '

What is that about?

 

[John Shrewsbury]

'they are Catholic, but ... '

What is that about?

You asked where to buy a cross, I suggested a site which is Catholic. That's all. I wasn't sure where in the Anglican tradition you stood, as some Anglicans have difficulties with Catholicism. I don't. I am Anglo Catholic myself.

 

[Cappadocious]

If you're allergic to silver, Tungsten is getting popular.

 

[Liberasit]

If you're allergic to silver, Tungsten is getting popular.

I suppose we don't need it for lightbulbs any more.

 

[Catherineanne]

You asked where to buy a cross, I suggested a site which is Catholic. That's all. I wasn't sure where in the Anglican tradition you stood, as some Anglicans have difficulties with Catholicism. I don't. I am Anglo Catholic myself.

I am not the OP. & I think you will find the neutral phrase is, 'they are Catholic, and ...'

 

[John Shrewsbury]

I am not the OP. & I think you will find the neutral phrase is, 'they are Catholic, and ...'

I'm sorry, but I don't need you to correct me, thank you. If you read my post properly you would see I am Anglo Catholic and have great love for Catholics in general. You may have taken my original post as a slight, but it wasn't.

 

[PinkyRock]

Hey everyone. I've only just seen all these reply's because I just got back from holiday. Thanks for all of your replies I bought one from Argos earlier today and it is great. Thanks for all your help

 

[Liberasit]

Hey everyone. I've only just seen all these reply's because I just got back from holiday. Thanks for all of your replies I bought one from Argos earlier today and it is great. Thanks for all your help

Good to see you back

 

[Sean611]

I have to reiterate what others have said here and say your best bet is Ebay. Sellers on there have a diverse offering of cross necklaces and many are very reasonably priced.

I also have to say that I've had luck finding religious related items at antique and flea markets as well. I have found old bibles, rosaries, necklaces, crucifixes, and I even found a 1892 pocket sized Prayer Book at one antique shop!

 

[The Salvation Garden]

www.thesalvationgarden.org/rosaries/
Check my website, the best Christian jewelry!

 

[Naomi4Christ]

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[raschau]

GI Jewelry makes stainless steel ones for the US military. Not sure if they ship to the UK though.