Silver Celtic Cross Necklace is sterling silver and has intricate work and detailing. This Celtic cross pendant with Celtic knot patterns is great for those with Irish, Scottish or English roots. This pendant is also called a solar cross or a wheel cross because it has a circle through the centre. This cut out accentuated circle goes around the intersection of the arms and stem. Subject to many different interpretations, the Solar Cross is said to be a representation of knowledge, strength and compassion to manage life’s ups and downs.

 Symbolic meanings associated with the Celtic cross are hope, life, honor, faith, unity, balance, transition, temperance, ascension and navigation. The more esoteric or spiritual meaning of this symbol eludes to beginnings and endings. In viewing the beautiful knots in the cross, we cannot see a beginning or/ and end, and therefore we are reminded of the timeless nature of our spirit.

Sterling Silver meaning

The Silver Celtic Cross Necklace is made from sterling silver and features a 92.5 stamp. This means it is 92.5% fine silver with no more than 7.5% of copper or other metals. This formula is internationally accepted and it gives sterling silver the hardness and the tolerance to work with. Anything higher than 92.5 would be too soft and tarnish too quickly. When you buy sterling silver from us we can guarantee it is just that!

Sterling silver care tips

To keep your sterling silver looking its best use a silver polishing cloth or silvo on an old rag and give it a gentle rub. This will give your jewellery back its brilliant shine! Silver will tarnish from being exposed to air but will take a good six weeks. Items that are worn constantly will take a lot longer! To preserve the shine on your silver avoid contact with ammonia, alcohol, fingernail polish remover or turpentine. ALWAYS remove sterling silver jewellery while in chlorinated water. Do not use silver dip. Dip cleaners work for the first few times but it puts a layer on the silver and can discolour stones and shells. Toothpaste is also not a good idea as it is too abrasive.

If you see the words silver plated, that means it only has a coating of sterling silver over another alloy. This will fade over time and is not able to be polished.