14K Yellow Gold INRI Crucifix Pendant Necklace vs 14K Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant

Buy the small tubular crucifix (A) if you want a complete, ready-to-wear necklace with a thin solid gold chain and a discreet 21 mm cross. Buy the larger diamond-cut crucifix (B) if the pendant itself is the point: at 42 mm long and 22 mm wide it is roughly twice the size, with satin and diamond-cut texture that catches light and a flat back that sits still on the chest. Both are solid 14K yellow gold made in the USA; A is the better gift and everyday piece, B the better statement piece.

• Choose the tubular crucifix necklace if you want a small, polished cross that arrives on a solid gold chain in a gift box, ready for a baptism, confirmation or birthday.
• Choose the diamond-cut crucifix pendant if you want a bigger, textured statement cross and already own a chain, since it is sold as the pendant alone.