Nowadays, gold cross pendant is viewed as a kind of accessory. Many people choose it to enhance their beauty or show their personality. In fact, the history of gold cross pendants dates back to many centuries.
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A brief history of gold cross pendant
2010-08-04 09:49:39
Nowadays you can find cross pendant in nearly every design you can imagine, made of different metals and matched with various gemstones. You may have known about the religious meaning of gold cross pendants, but do you ever heard about the history of cross pendants? In this article, we will briefly talk about the history of gold cross pendants.
In fact, there is no statistics as to when the first cross image was made, for there are many cross-shaped paintings carved in the European cave, which can date back to the earliest stage of human development. The best example for the use the cross in pre-Christian Cyprus is a statue named Lymba Lady, who have a cross pendant attached a string. When it comes to the gold cross pendants, there is still no statistics as to when the first gold cross pendant appears. It is said that the history of gold cross pendants trace back to many centuries, but no clear timeline has been established.
The religious cross pendant had been popular for ages. The gold cross pendants were very popular in the medieval period, when costume tended to be simple, yet in a chunky and dark style. During that time necklaces and earrings were not commonly seen, but rings and pendants in religious symbols played an important role. That’s why gold cross pendants were in high demand.
Over the years, the popularity of gold cross pendants never faded. So it is true with the religious belief in it. Even today, it is still the best way for a Christian to show their piety and faith in Christianity. New designs have come up to catch up with the fashion, making the cross pendants amazing.
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