Size of Face: 15.8mm

 

Weight (Silver): Approx 16g (varies with size)

 

Material: .925 Sterling Silver

 

Enamel: EFCOLOR Transparent Red

 

Come in smart Red Leatherette Box with a Certificate from the Malta Crafts Council and a leaflet (shown) explaining the history of the cross.

All our items are individually hand crafted and will therefore be unique. As such they may vary slightly from the picture shown.

Not all lengths/sizes of the same item are stocked and that it may not be possible to post the next day. So, if necessary, please allow an extra 7 days for these items to be hand crafted for you.

All weights are extrapolated.

Also known as the Crusader cross, the Jerusalem Cross dates back to the 11th and 12th century when the Crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099, establishing Christianity in the area.

 

Even after the overthrow of the Crusader state in 1291, the cross remained a symbol of Jerusalem for Christians and became the emblem of the esteemed Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

 

Also called Order of the Holy Sepulchre or Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, this is a Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Holy See with the pope as the sovereign of the order.

 

Today, the Jerusalem cross remains the emblem of the Order, and is still the symbol of all those who work to preserve Christianity in Jerusalem.

 

​The Jerusalem cross is believed to represent several things. Historians note that the four crosses surrounding the large center cross represent the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four crosses also are believed to represent the four corners of the earth, in which Jesus desired His word to be proclaimed by His disciples. The large cross symbolizes Christ.

 

Other historians believe that the five crosses together symbolize the five wounds Jesus suffered on the cross. The four small crosses represent the four wounds of Jesus’ hands and feet, while the large cross signifies Jesus’ pierced heart.

 

The Jerusalem Cross’ eye-catching design makes it a popular choice among those who are looking for a unique way to express their faith. It’s perfect for those searching for a cross that reminds them of Jesus’ connection to the Holy Land. The cross can be worn as a necklace, cuff links, or as a pin. These are just some ways to pay homage to the land where the roots of the Christian faith are buried.

• The Model is created in CAD before being 3D printed on a high resolution resin printer.
• A low wax casting resin is used.
• Various models are added to a "tree" and encased in high temperature investment to create a mold.
• The mold is then baked in an kiln for 14 hours at various temperatures to melt the resin and harden the investment.
• The hot mold is taken from the kiln and inserted into a vacuum casting machine.
• Molten silver is cast into the mold.
• The cast ring is sanded down, cleaned and the whole thing is polished.
• Colour is added by applying EFCOLOR enamel to the background to the desired depth.
• Excess enamel is cleaned off and a final thorough polish given.