Cross Chain Necklace

A gold cross on a paperclip chain — two pieces most people already own separately, built as one so the proportions actually work. The cross is rounded rather than flat, with a princess-cut crystal set where the arms meet, and the chain is the wide flat link that reads modern rather than devotional. Details Pendant: Rounded cross with a princess-cut crystal at the centre Chain: Flat paperclip link with a lobster clasp Metal: 18K gold-plated 316 surgical stainless steel Made: Hand-assembled in New York City Stone: Cubic zirconia, prong-set — not a diamond Wear: Waterproof and tarnish-free — shower, swim, sweat Skin: Nickel-free and hypoallergenic Why the surgical steel matters here A cross necklace is not a piece people take off. It gets slept in, showered in, worn through summers and through grief, and most gold-plated crosses are not built for that — the plating wears through at the bail first, then the chain starts marking skin. This one is 316 surgical stainless steel underneath the gold, the same grade used for body jewellery and surgical implants. It will not turn your skin green, the arms of the cross will not bend out of true in a bag, and the clasp will not fatigue after a year of daily opening. It is the difference between a piece you replace every season and one you stop thinking about. Hand-assembled in New York The cross and the chain arrive as separate pieces and are joined by hand in our New York studio. It means the bail is set straight, the clasp is tested, and the piece is inspected by a person before it is boxed — the small things that decide whether a cross sits centred on the collarbone or hangs slightly askew for its whole life. How to Wear It The paperclip chain gives it enough presence to be worn alone on an open collar, which is where it looks best — the flat links catch light along their length rather than in points, so it reads as one continuous line down to the cross. Layered, keep it as the shortest piece so the cross sits clear. It works particularly well against pearls: sit it above a Giorgia Pearl Necklace for hard-and-soft contrast, or run it with the longer Emili Pearl Necklace for two very different textures on one neckline. Gold-toned throughout, so it never fights the rest of a stack. Worn for whatever you want it to mean Some people wear a cross for faith. Some wear it for someone they have lost, or because it was the first thing a grandparent gave them, or simply because a cross is a good shape. This one is designed not to insist — it is quiet enough to be personal and modern enough not to date. It also gives well. Confirmations, christenings, graduations and milestone birthdays all land on the same piece, and it arrives ready to hand over. Care Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear. Water and sweat are fine — it is built for them. Avoid abrasive polishes and harsh chemical cleaners, and store it apart from harder stones so the plating stays smooth. Why Joey Baby Free shipping, 30-day returns, and a gift-ready box with every order.