Sideways Cross Necklace
Necklace Size Guide
Choose your length on the product page. Most of our necklaces come in 14" to 22", with an extender chain for a little extra adjustment.
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14" (35cm) – choker
Sits close around the base of the neck. -
16" (40cm) – collarbone
Falls just below the collarbone. Ideal for small pendants and initials. -
18" (45cm) – our most popular
Rests on the upper chest. The safest choice for a gift. -
20" (50cm) – relaxed
Sits a little lower, and is lovely for layering. -
22" (56cm) – longer
Mid-chest, for layering or a longer look.
In-between lengths (15", 17", 19" and 21") are available too. Most necklaces come with a 1" (2.5cm) extender, and some with 2" (5cm) – the product details say which.
How to measure: put a piece of string around your neck where you'd like the necklace to sit, then measure it flat.
Layering tip: choose lengths about 2" apart so each necklace sits on its own.
Need a longer chain? Email us at info@abiza.co.uk.
A cross turned on its side, for every day
A traditional cross hangs down and announces itself. This one lies flat along the chain, small and quiet, so it reads as jewellery first and sits comfortably under a collar or alongside whatever else you wear. The same symbol, worn a different way — and at 14 x 9mm it is deliberately understated.
Three Finishes, One Design
Choose 18K gold plated, 18K rose gold plated or silver. All three are PVD-plated over premium surgical-grade stainless steel, which is why the colour holds: the necklace is water, sweat and tarnish resistant, so it can stay on through showers, workouts and washing up without turning.
Sideways Cross Necklace Details
- Base material: premium surgical-grade stainless steel (316L)
- Finish: Silver · 18K Gold Plated · 18K Rose Gold Plated (high-quality PVD plating)
- Cross size: 14 x 9mm
- Pendant thickness: 1.2mm (120 micron)
- Chain: 1.3mm dainty cable chain with a lobster clasp
- Comes with a 1" extender chain for the perfect fit
- Water, sweat and tarnish free
- Hand-finished and quality-checked in our Chester studio
A Gift That Means Something
A cross necklace is one of the few pieces of jewellery that carries its meaning without needing a card. It is a natural christening, confirmation or baptism gift, and because this one is understated rather than devotional-looking, it works just as well for a birthday or Christmas. It arrives in our signature Abiza suede pouch, ready to give; add a ribboned gift box and a gift note at checkout. Curious why it is worn sideways? Read our guide to the sideways cross necklace meaning.
Care
The plating is water and tarnish resistant, so everyday wear is no problem. To keep the shine for longer, take it off before swimming, saunas or applying perfume and lotion, and store it in your Abiza pouch when it is not on. Read our guide to gold plated jewellery if you would like to know how the finish is made.
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- You will receive our jewellery in our beautiful branded pouches, ready to gift.
- You can always ship it directly to the recipient.
- Ribboned gift box, and a gift note is available.
- Please check estimated making times.
- Royal Mail Standard UK Delivery - £3
- Free Standard Delivery for UK orders above £75.
- UK Express Shipping is available at checkout for £6.50
- Our packages are letterbox size and they don’t require a signature.
- Our delivery partners are Royal Mail, and DHL Express
- We cannot accept returns for personalised jewellery
- Your order will be shipped via Royal Mail International Tracked and Insured services.
- For EU buyers, all taxes & import duties included.
- There will be absolutely no other charges for US buyers.
- For buyers from other countries UK taxes will be deducted at checkout. You may need to pay import charges locally. Please check your country requirements before ordering.
