GLD Golden Crucifix Pendant vs 14K Gold Crucifix Cross Necklace

Both are small yellow-gold crucifix pendants, but they are not the same kind of object. The GLD piece is solid 14kt gold at 1.3 grams with a single bail that fits chains up to 2.6 mm, and GLD backs it with a lifetime repair guarantee for craftsmanship defects. The second pendant is gold plated over a base metal, so the gold layer will wear at high-contact points and it cannot be repaired the way solid gold can. Buy the GLD pendant if you want a piece you keep and hand down; buy the plated cross if you want the look for occasional wear and accept that it will not last as long.

• Choose the GLD crucifix pendant if you want solid 14kt gold, a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee, and a piece that survives daily wear.
• Choose the plated crucifix necklace if you want a small, lightweight cross for occasional or costume wear and do not need solid gold.