Christogram IHC Cross Necklace in Sterling Silver

This Sterling Silver Christogram Cross Necklace is crafted after an ancient Christian Symbol used as a Crest of Christians or a Monogram of Jesus Christ. IHC denoting the first three letters of the Greek name of Jesus. Beautiful Faith jewelry with a rich history and tradition. Ancient Christians used this Christogram as a crest or symbol for Believers. During dangerous times for Christians, these symbols helped believers recognize each other and escape persecution. Throughout the ages, these symbols have been used in the crests of Kings, Popes, and Countries.

Gift perfect this sterling silver Christogram pendant includes a sterling silver chain, story card, artist bio and logo imprinted jewelry box. Necklace chain is sterling silver and 18″ with a 2″ extender in length. Exquisitely sized, this pendant is approximately 1.1 ” x 1.1″ not including jump ring. Please see photo with ruler for size and scale. Handcrafted Sterling Silver made in USA.

Christogram IHC Cross Necklace Story Card reads:
“Christogram – Monogram of Christ and Crest of Christians – A Christogram is an ancient symbol that uses a combination of letters to form an abbreviation or Monogram of Jesus Christ. These symbols are found in ancient artwork, architecture and furniture. Ancient Christians used these Christograms as a Crest or symbol for believers.
IHC – denoting the first three letters of the Greek name of Jesus, iota-eta-sigma or IHC.  The Greek letter is represented by I, the eta by H and the Greek letter signa represented by C.  This was a common crest in Medieval times, a banner for followers of Christ.

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