{"title":"Cross Necklaces and Pendants in Silver and Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecross necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the few pieces of jewelry worn both as a statement and for personal meaning. In this collection you will find cross pendants and complete cross necklaces in silver and gold, from sleek and minimalist to fully set with stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePendant or complete necklace?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate \u003cstrong\u003ecross pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e can be paired with any chain you like, and you can swap it whenever you want. A complete necklace is finished as it comes and the proportions are right by default. If you buy the pendant on its own, choose the same color and material for the chain, otherwise small differences in shine will stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich chain suits a cross pendant?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a link that is not too wide, so the cross sets the tone rather than the chain. A narrower \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/king-link-chains-collection\"\u003eking's link\u003c\/a\u003e, box or rope works best for this. Also check that the bail of the pendant fits over the link — with a wide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cuban-chain-collection\"\u003eCuban link\u003c\/a\u003e that is often not the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLength\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50 cm the cross sits around your collarbones, at 55 to 60 cm in the middle of your chest, and from 65 cm it falls over a shirt or hoodie. A heavier cross is more comfortable on a slightly longer chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel is colorfast, scratch-resistant and low-maintenance. If you want a real precious metal, have a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/925-sterling-silver-jewelry\"\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see the other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pendant-hangers-collection\"\u003ependants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gouden-luxe-kruis-hanger","title":"Gold Cross Pendant Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGold Cross Pendant Stainless Steel with Clean, Uninterrupted Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecross pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the few pieces of jewelry worn as much for what it means as for how it looks, and that is exactly why this one is deliberately plain: clean lines, no stones, nothing competing with the shape itself. Gold tone over stainless steel, sold as a pendant so you choose the chain that goes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Gold Cross Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Cross pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel with a gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as: Pendant only, chain sold separately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding your own cross necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying the pendant and the chain separately is the better way round, because the chain decides how the whole thing reads. A few guidelines that always hold:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the chain \u003cstrong\u003enarrower than the pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the cross leads and the chain supports it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/box-collection-jewelry\"\u003ebox chain\u003c\/a\u003e is the best partner: narrow, and it does not twist, so the cross hangs straight all day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cuban chain works too, since a flat link also keeps a pendant facing forward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rope chain rotates as you move, so the cross will turn sideways through the day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the bail passes over the link before ordering: on a wide cuban it usually will not\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich length works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: the cross sits around the collarbones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55 to 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: it lands in the middle of the chest, which is where most people picture it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65cm and longer\u003c\/strong\u003e: it falls over a shirt or a hoodie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant sits more comfortably on a slightly longer chain, since it pulls less at the back of the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy plain rather than set with stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make both, and they do different jobs. The plain version lets the outline of the cross do the work, which keeps it appropriate in situations where a set piece would not be, and it reads as personal rather than as jewelry. The \u003cstrong\u003eiced out version\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one to choose when you want it to catch light and be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping the gold looking new\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is stainless steel, so the pendant holds its shape and will not rust. The gold color is a finish on the outside, and a pendant sits against your skin all day, which means it meets sweat and aftershave more than a chain does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off before the shower, the pool and sport\u003c\/strong\u003e, put it on once aftershave has dried, and wipe it with a soft cloth now and then. That is the whole routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to wear it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the metal tone consistent between pendant and chain: a gold pendant on a silver chain reads as unplanned rather than as two-tone. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cross-necklaces\"\u003ecross collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the silver and iced out versions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53984884687192,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Gouden-Kruis-Hanger-RVS-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1774961469"},{"product_id":"zilveren-kruis-hanger","title":"Silver Cross Pendant Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver Cross Pendant Stainless Steel, Made to Be Worn Every Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecross pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is worn as much for what it means as for how it looks, which is the argument for this version above all the others: solid stainless steel with no coating on it, so it can stay on through everything and still look the same in ten years. Deliberately plain, with nothing competing with the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Silver Cross Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Cross pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Solid stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor: Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as: Pendant only, chain sold separately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe one you never have to take off\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf everything we make, a cross pendant is the piece people most want to keep on permanently. This is the version that allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is nothing that can wear through where it rubs against your chest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes not tarnish, unlike sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eShower, sweat, the gym and the sea are all fine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine marks blend into the polish rather than exposing another color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with a steel watch and with silver-tone chains you already own\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding your own cross necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying the pendant and chain separately gives you the better result, because the chain decides how the whole thing reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the chain \u003cstrong\u003enarrower than the pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the cross leads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/box-collection-jewelry\"\u003ebox chain\u003c\/a\u003e is the best partner: narrow, and it does not twist, so the cross hangs straight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cuban chain also holds a pendant facing forward, thanks to its flat link\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rope chain rotates as you move, so the cross turns sideways through the day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the bail passes over the link before ordering: on a wide cuban it usually will not\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich length works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e puts the cross around the collarbones, \u003cstrong\u003e55 to 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in the middle of the chest, and from \u003cstrong\u003e65cm\u003c\/strong\u003e it falls over a shirt or hoodie. A pendant is more comfortable on a slightly longer chain, because it pulls less at the back of the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlain or iced out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make both. The plain version lets the outline do the work, which keeps it appropriate anywhere and reads as personal rather than as jewelry. The \u003cstrong\u003eiced out version\u003c\/strong\u003e is set with stones and is the one to take when you want it to catch light across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse it with lukewarm water when it needs it and dry with a soft cloth. No polishing cloth, no storage rules. A pendant does sit against your skin all day, so it collects more sweat and body lotion than a chain does, which makes an occasional rinse worth the minute it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to wear it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the metal tone consistent between pendant and chain. Silver tone is the easier of the two to match, since it works with steel watches and with almost any chain you already own. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cross-necklaces\"\u003ecross collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the gold and iced out versions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53984918798680,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Zilveren-Kruis-Hanger-RVS-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1774961501"},{"product_id":"zilveren-kruis-hanger-iced-out","title":"Silver Cross Pendant ICED OUT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver Cross Pendant ICED OUT, Fully Set with Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same cross as our plain silver version, \u003cstrong\u003eset with stones across the whole face\u003c\/strong\u003e so hardly any metal stays visible. Silver is the tone that steps back and lets the stones do everything: where gold adds warmth of its own, a silver setting almost disappears between them, so what you see is light rather than metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Silver Iced Out Cross Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Iced out cross pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor: Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStones: Cubic zirconia, set across the face\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as: Pendant only, chain sold separately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich chain a set pendant needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rule decides this: \u003cstrong\u003ea set pendant belongs on a plain chain\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a stone-set chain the two compete and neither reads clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/box-collection-jewelry\"\u003ebox chain\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal partner: narrow, plain, and it does not twist, so the cross faces forward all day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cuban chain works too, since a flat link holds a pendant straight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the chain narrower than the pendant, so the cross leads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the bail passes over the link before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone makes this easier than gold, because it matches a steel watch and almost any silver-tone chain you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich length works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set pendant shows best slightly higher than a plain one, above your collar where the light reaches it. \u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e puts it around the collarbones and \u003cstrong\u003e55cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in the middle of the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat decides the quality of a set piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting rather than the stone. The stones should sit tightly beside one another with \u003cstrong\u003eno visible gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the surface should feel smooth rather than gritty under a thumb. In silver this shows up more than in gold, since there is no warm metal tone to distract the eye from an uneven row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant hangs against your skin all day and meets more sweat and body lotion than a chain does. That build-up under the settings is what makes any set piece look dull, not the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush gently with lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush, then dry it fully\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off\u003c\/strong\u003e for the shower, the pool and sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on once aftershave has dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkip ultrasonic cleaners and polishing cloths, which are made for bare metal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlain or iced out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make the same cross both ways. This one is for when you want it noticed; the \u003cstrong\u003eplain silver version\u003c\/strong\u003e in solid steel is the one to wear permanently, since it has no setting to look after. Plenty of people own both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to wear it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the metal tone consistent between pendant and chain, and keep everything else plain, since one set piece per look is what keeps it sharp. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cross-necklaces\"\u003ecross collection\u003c\/a\u003e or all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/iced-out-pendants\"\u003eiced out pendants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53987237364056,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Zilveren-Kruis-Hanger-ICED-OUT-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785765552"},{"product_id":"gouden-kruis-hanger-iced-out","title":"Gold Cross Pendant ICED OUT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGold Cross Pendant ICED OUT, Fully Set with Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same cross shape as our plain version, but \u003cstrong\u003eset with stones across the whole face\u003c\/strong\u003e so almost no metal stays visible. In gold the effect is warmer than in silver, because the setting shows between the stones and gives the piece its color. Sold as a pendant, so you choose the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Gold Iced Out Cross Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Iced out cross pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor: Gold tone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStones: Cubic zirconia, set across the face\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as: Pendant only, chain sold separately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich chain a set pendant needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the decision that matters most here, and there is one rule: \u003cstrong\u003ea set pendant belongs on a plain chain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Put it on a stone-set chain and the two compete, so neither reads clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/box-collection-jewelry\"\u003ebox chain\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal partner: narrow, plain, and it does not twist, so the cross faces forward all day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cuban chain works as well, since a flat link also holds a pendant straight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the chain narrower than the pendant, so the cross leads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the bail passes over the link before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich length works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set pendant shows best slightly higher than a plain one, above your collar rather than under it, because that is where it catches light. \u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e puts it around the collarbones and \u003cstrong\u003e55cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in the middle of the chest, which are the two lengths we would suggest first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat decides the quality of a set piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting rather than the stone. The stones should sit tightly beside one another with \u003cstrong\u003eno visible gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the surface should feel smooth rather than gritty under a thumb. Gaps are the giveaway on cheap work, and they collect dirt as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant hangs against your skin all day, so it meets more sweat, aftershave and body lotion than a chain does, and that is what collects under the settings and makes any set piece look dull. The stones themselves are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush gently with lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush, then dry it fully\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off\u003c\/strong\u003e for the shower, the pool and sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on once aftershave has dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkip ultrasonic cleaners and polishing cloths, which are made for bare metal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlain or iced out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make the same cross both ways. This one is for when you want it noticed; the \u003cstrong\u003eplain gold version\u003c\/strong\u003e lets the outline speak and stays appropriate anywhere. Plenty of people own both and switch depending on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to wear it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the metal tone consistent between pendant and chain, and keep the rest of your jewelry plain: one set piece per look is what keeps it sharp. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cross-necklaces\"\u003ecross collection\u003c\/a\u003e or all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/iced-out-pendants\"\u003eiced out pendants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53987238969688,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Gouden-Kruis-Hanger-ICED-OUT-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785765543"},{"product_id":"kruis-en-edelstenen-ketting-iced-out-witgoud","title":"Iced Out Cross and Gemstone Necklace White Gold","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIced Out Cross and Gemstone Necklace White Gold (15MM)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a pendant you pair yourself: cross and chain are finished as one piece and set with stones throughout. At 15MM it is the widest cross we make, which is exactly the point, and it is the reason the proportions are already right without any decisions from you. In 45 and 50 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Iced Out Cross Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Iced out cross necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor: White gold tone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStones: Cubic zirconia, set across the piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 15MM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLengths: 45cm and 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a finished necklace rather than a pendant plus chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your own gives you freedom, but it also gives you three chances to get the balance wrong: chain too wide, pendant too small, length off. Here that work is already done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProportions set by design\u003c\/strong\u003e, so cross and chain are scaled to each other\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing to match, since the stones and the tone run through the whole piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives ready to wear, which makes it a straightforward gift\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cool white gold tone that lets the stones lead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e15MM of set surface, so it reads from across a room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching bracelet available in the same design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 15 mm means in practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, our plain cross pendants sit closer to the width of a chain link and our blue stone cross runs 6.5MM. At 15MM this one is in a different category: it is the piece the outfit is built around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat also decides how to wear it. \u003cstrong\u003eOn its own\u003c\/strong\u003e, with nothing else set alongside it. A second chain layered over a piece this wide competes rather than adds, and the effect loses its force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your length: 45 or 50 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: sits high on the neck, just at the collarbones. The closer, more deliberate fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: hangs just below, which suits a wider neckline or a larger frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are shorter than a standard men's chain, and that is intentional on a set piece: the stones stay above your collar where the light reaches them, rather than disappearing under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat decides the quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting rather than the stone. Across a surface this size the stones should sit tightly beside one another with \u003cstrong\u003eno visible gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the whole face should feel smooth rather than gritty under a thumb. On a wide piece an uneven row shows immediately, which is why the setting is where the work goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoap and body lotion collect underneath the settings, exactly where the light has to pass through, and that is what makes a set piece look dull rather than the stones themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush gently with lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush, then dry it fully\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off\u003c\/strong\u003e for showering, swimming and sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on last, once aftershave and sunscreen have dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkip ultrasonic cleaners and polishing cloths, which are made for bare metal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to wear it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching iced out cross bracelet completes the set, and because the two sit in different places they work together rather than competing. Keep everything else plain. 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That construction is what makes this wearable every day where a charm bracelet would not be, because it sits flat against your wrist instead of swinging. 15MM wide, in 18 and 20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Iced Out Cross Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Iced out cross bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor: White gold tone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStones: Cubic zirconia, set across the piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 15MM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18cm and 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClasp: Lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorn on the wrist, this is the piece people actually see\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA necklace hangs still against your chest. Your hands move all day, in and out of the light, at conversation distance and across a table. If you only wear one piece from this set, the bracelet is the one that gets noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLies flat\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the cross built into the line rather than dangling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstant movement, which is what a set surface needs to come alive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e15MM of stones, so it reads clearly without a second piece beside it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool white gold tone that lets the stones lead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecure lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatches the iced out cross necklace exactly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the size right, and why it matters more here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a set bracelet with a cross in it, fit does something extra: if it sits too loose it turns, and the cross ends up on the underside of your wrist where nobody sees it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrap a strip of paper around your wrist just below the wrist bone and measure it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 to 2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a fit that moves without sliding round\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 16 to 17 cm wrist takes the 18cm, a 18 to 19 cm wrist the 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 15MM, keep to the snugger end of that range rather than the loose end\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing it with a watch, or not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this width, give it space. On the same wrist as a watch two wide pieces compete for room and rub against each other all day, so either split them across both wrists or wear this one alone. It is the more striking option anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat decides the quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting rather than the stone. The stones should sit tightly beside one another with \u003cstrong\u003eno visible gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the surface should feel smooth under a thumb. A bracelet is examined from closer range than anything else you wear, so an uneven row shows here first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wrist meets more soap and hand cream than anywhere else you wear jewelry, and that build-up under the settings is what makes a set piece look dull rather than the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush regularly and gently with lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush, then dry it fully\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off\u003c\/strong\u003e for sport, swimming, showering and manual work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on once hand cream and sunscreen have dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkip ultrasonic cleaners and polishing cloths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching iced out cross necklace uses the same design and tone, and because the two sit in different places they read as deliberate rather than repetitive. 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At 6.5MM it is the slimmer of our two set cross necklaces, which makes it the one you can wear every day rather than only on an evening out. 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Adding color changes that: the blue gives the eye something to catch on, so \u003cstrong\u003ethe cross stays readable as a shape\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than dissolving into sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also makes this piece work on its own. A clear set necklace tends to want a matching bracelet to look intentional; this one already has its own accent, so it stands by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6.5 mm, and who that suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur other set cross necklace runs 15MM and is unmistakably a statement. This one is less than half that, which puts it in different territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWearable with a shirt rather than only over a t-shirt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight enough to keep on all day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReads as a considered detail instead of a centrepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits a slimmer neck, where 15MM would take over\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour carries the interest, so it does not need width to be noticed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your length: 45 or 50 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: sits high, right at the collarbones. The closer fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: hangs just below, which suits a wider neckline or a larger frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are shorter than a standard chain, and deliberately so: on a set piece the stones stay above your collar where the light reaches them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe white gold finish, honestly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a copper alloy with white gold plating over it, which is what gives the bright cool tone. Treat the finish as a surface and it will keep looking new for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off\u003c\/strong\u003e for showering, swimming and sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on last, once aftershave and sunscreen have dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from perfume and chlorine, which are hardest on any plating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore it in its box rather than loose with other pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a set piece with no plating on it at all, our moissanite pieces are made from solid sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody lotion and soap collect underneath the settings, exactly where the light has to pass through, and on a blue stone that shows sooner because dullness mutes the color first. 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At 6.5MM this is the slim version of our set cross bracelet, and that width is what makes it an everyday piece: narrow enough to sit beside a watch and to slide under a shirt cuff. In 18 and 20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details of the Blue Stone Cross Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Carpe Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct type: Cross bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBase: Copper alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish: White gold plating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStones: Cubic zirconia, blue and clear, pavé set\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 6.5MM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18cm and 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClasp: Lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the colour earns its place on a wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wrist is looked at from close range all day, and an all-clear set bracelet reads as one bright band at that distance. The blue breaks it up, so you see a pattern and the cross keeps its shape instead of dissolving into sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also makes this the easier of our set bracelets to wear. A colour accent reads as a deliberate choice rather than as maximum shine, which puts it in a different register altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSlim enough to wear with a watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6.5MM this sits low and takes up little room, so it works on the same wrist as a watch rather than fighting it. Wear it on the outside of the watch so each piece has its own space, and keep the tones cool on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wider set cross bracelet runs 15MM and wants the wrist to itself. If you want something you can put on with a shirt and forget about, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a set bracelet with a cross in it, fit does something extra: sit it too loose and it turns, putting the cross on the underside of your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrap a strip of paper around your wrist just below the wrist bone and measure it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 to 2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a fit that moves without sliding round\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 16 to 17 cm wrist takes the 18cm, a 18 to 19 cm wrist the 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe white gold finish, honestly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a copper alloy with white gold plating over it. A wrist is the hardest place on the body for any finish, because sleeves, desks and door handles all make contact through a normal day, so a few habits are worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it off\u003c\/strong\u003e for sport, swimming, showering and manual work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on once hand cream and sunscreen have dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from perfume and chlorine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore it in its box rather than loose with other pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow those and it stays as it is for a long time. If you would rather have a set piece with no plating at all, our moissanite bracelets are solid sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand cream and soap collect underneath the settings, exactly where the light has to pass through, and on blue stones that shows sooner because dullness mutes the colour first. A bracelet meets far more of both than a necklace does, so brush it regularly and gently with lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing it as a set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matches the blue stone cross necklace, and because both carry the same accent colour the pairing works without either piece competing. Keep the rest plain and cool-toned. 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