Wearing jewelry is often an expression of one's individuality. While you have those of gold and silver to denote status, there are others such as religious one's that is an affirmation of one's faith. Religious jewelry is an expression of one's faith and is something that is often worn with pride. The most common of Christian religious jewelry is the cross or the crucifix. The key difference between the two is that the crucifix carries the body of Christ on it as well.
Medallions are another popular form of Christian jewelry. This could be of any of the patron saints that a person follows. Essentially every medal chosen, has an image of the patron saint affixed to it. This is more of a personal choice depending on the connection each person has been able to build with a particular saint. Some of given on specific occasions, like St Michael is gifted to those in law enforcement or the armed forces. St Cecelia is given to those who pursue music and so on.
The Miraculous Medal is also a popular one these days. It is believed to have been handed down by the Blessed Virgin Mary as a scapular medal and comes in the form of a cloth based medallion. The rosary is another form of religious jewelry as are rosary bracelets. What they have generally is a decade of the rosary going around your neck or wrist. They can also come in the form of bracelet charms. You can choose to make them from precious stones, birth stones or any other that catches your fancy. Earrings are another popular form of religious jewelry and are largely opted for by girls as well as boys for that matter. Crosses make popular earrings. The simple reasoning behind such form of jewelry is that it is relatively cheap and is a simple way to proclaim your faith.
Religious jewelry is a great idea for gifting for any season or for any sacrament that is being received by a member of the family. They serve as a reminder of a great event as well as work to proclaim your faith.