Now that the difficult task of electing a new Catholic pope—Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina—is complete, the faithful are undoubtedly turning their attention to another pressing matter: What to wear? Just as graduates gravitate to class rings to mark educational rites of passage, Catholics, too, want to show the world their particular pride—especially with a new religious leader! While it’s largely evident in crosses and crucifixes, religious jewelry in the most current colors, lengths, silhouettes, and finishes will keep the devoted coming back to your store to see what’s new, stylish, and spiritual.
Ed. Note: I included a few non-Christian symbols of spirituality since one of the unifying tenets of all religions is to love thy neighbor.
Cufflinks in brass with enamel and ion-plated gold accents; $45; Shema-Or by Orna Simkhai
Cross necklace in black rhodium-bonded silver with simulated diamonds; $145; Lafonn
Cross pendant in 14k two-tone gold with ivy motif and diamond-cut accents; $200; Charm America
Galaxy Black Cross pendant in rhodium-plated silver cross with lab-created pavé-set white stones and hand-painted black Italian enamel; $225; Belle Étoile
Cross earrings in hammered, matte-finish sterling silver with 0.02 ct. t.w. black diamonds; $225; David Tishbi
Sideways Cross bracelet in 14k gold with 0.06 ct. t.w. diamonds; $310; Carl Gumpert
Hollow Saint Francis of Assisi Medal (quarter size) in 14k gold; $400; Rand and Paseka
Sideways-set cross necklace in 14k gold; $510; Mizuki at Fragments
Star of David cutout necklace in 14k gold with 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds; $750; Love Rocks NY
Cross pendant necklace in 14k gold with 2.5 ct. amethyst and 0.15 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,174; Ande Jewelry
Classic cross necklace in 18k rose gold; $1,200; Jane Taylor
Earrings in 14k gold with 0.33 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,300; MK Diamonds
Hamsa pendant in 14k two-tone gold with 0.7 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,400; Shy Creation
Silver, 18k gold, and antique nail necklace with 0.77 ct. t.w. multicolored sapphires; $1,625; REALSTEEL
Star of David pendant in 18k gold with 0.35 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,650; Rhonda Faber Green
Sideways Cross pendant in 14k gold with 1 ct. t.w. diamonds; $3,000; Overnight Mountings
18K rose gold Cross pendant in 18k gold with 0.73 ct. t.w. diamonds and natural shell; $5,450; Michael John Jewelry
Hamsa pendant in 14k gold with 2 cts. t.w. diamonds; $5,950; I. Reiss
Cross necklace in 18k gold with 2.69 cts. t.w. diamonds; $9,350; Norman Covan
Cross and Eagle Talon necklace in silver and 24k gold with 3.75 cts. t.w. garnet, 3.5 cts. t.w. peridot, and 1.01 cts. t.w. rubies; $16,500; Victor Velyan
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