When the average person thinks of religious jewellery they almost always picture a cross in their mind. This is the epitome of religious jewellery and a symbol that has been connected to different religions for centuries. A lot of crosses that have made it into the world of fashion jewellery have originated from Byzantine times. Coco Chanel and her jewellery designer Robert Goossens, created the first Byzantine style cross purely for decorative purposes.

Another type of cross that is a firm favourite with jewellery buyers is the Celtic cross. This is a cross with a circle that cuts through the arms and body of the cross. It is an ancient Celtic symbol and has become a fashion accessory and reminiscent of all things
Irish and Celtic. Another type of religious jewellery that is widely worn for decorative purposes is the statue of Buddha. If you have travelled to the Far East you will see many images of Buddha carved in jade pendants. These pendants are decorative and also have a historical meaning.

Another popular type of religious jewellery are medals. In the Christian faith these medals can be bought with the picture of your favourite saint on the front of the medal. Perhaps the most famous saint to adorn this type of jewellery is Saint Christopher. Saint Christopher rings can also be bought. Different symbols mean different things to different cultures. It is important to recognise this and if you buy jewellery of a religious nature to treat it with the respect it deserves.