"If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
—Jesus Christ (Luke 9:23)
As pilgrims on a journey to our homeland in Heaven, suffering seems to be the one constant. Suffering is truly powerful—it can either lead us to despair and desolation, or it can lead us to Christ in uniting with His all-surpassing pain on the cross.
Equip yourself with this necklace to always turn to the cross in your tribulations.
Details
- 25" Endless Stainless Steel Curb Chain (one size fits most)
- 1¾" x 1" Sterling Silver St. Benedict Crucifix Medal (+ protective lacquer coating)
- Front Image: Jesus nailed to the cross which contains an embedded St. Benedict Medal (front side)
- Back Image: Back of the cross which contains an embedded St. Benedict Medal (reverse side)
- Reinforced Stainless Steel Jump Ring
- Waterproof, Sweatproof, Hypoallergenic, Tarnish Resistant, & Practically Unbreakable
- Handmade in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Our necklaces feature a strong, simple design with just 3 components: chain, medal, and jump ring. There’s no troublesome clasp to open or close—the necklaces are made to easily slide over your head.
We purposefully selected the most durable materials for our necklaces to guarantee they’ll stand the test of time.
Our strong curb chains are made with marine-grade stainless steel, our detailed medals are forged with solid sterling silver coated in a protective lacquer finish, and our unyielding jump rings are crafted with the thickest stainless steel wire possible.
These fortified materials make our necklaces waterproof, sweatproof, hypoallergenic, tarnish resistant, and practically unbreakable.
Each necklace is prayerfully made by hand with skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
We stand behind the reinforced design of our pieces with our Lifetime Warranty.
For a full breakdown on our design and materials, keep reading below.
Stainless Steel Curb Chain
The chain is one of the most important components in a necklace because it’s always resting on your skin and carrying the full weight of the medal. These two features also make the chain the most likely part of a necklace to break.
For these reasons, we conducted extensive testing on countless chains, dedicated to finding the most resilient and wearable option available. The end result? Our sturdy stainless steel curb chain that offers the perfect balance of strength, style, and comfort.
The chain itself consists of tight interlocking links that have been flattened to deliver a smooth, comfortable feel—and minimize the likelihood of pulling chest hair. The links are connected in an “endless” looping design, eliminating the need for a clasp (our necklaces are designed to simply slide over your head).
Our chains are crafted with marine-grade stainless steel—which delivers an unparalleled level of toughness, longevity, and corrosion resistance. Plus, the stainless steel in our chains is hypoallergenic, making it perfect for those with sensitive skin.
Sterling Silver Medal
The medal is the part of the necklace that reminds us to constantly turn our hearts, minds, and souls to God.
We intentionally chose medals that are larger in size and heavier in weight for that very reason—we wanted the presence of the medal (and, in turn, the presence of the Lord) to be felt at all times while wearing the necklace.
With that being said, our medals are not overly burdensome and still provide an incredibly comfortable wearing experience. Each medal we offer is illustrated with an intricate design that showcases the highest level of American craftsmanship and quality.
Our medals are forged with solid sterling silver, an alloyed precious metal that’s both resilient and worthy of a beautiful Catholic image. And to ensure lifelong durability, our medals are coated with a protective lacquer finish which prevents tarnishing.
Stainless Steel Jump Ring
Though often forgotten, the jump ring is an incredibly important component since it attaches the medal to the chain. If the jump ring fails, your medal will fall off the chain and be lost for good.
Our goal is to keep your medal securely connected to your chain forever, come what may. So instead of using standard issue jump rings—which tend to pull apart with a tug—we chose to use the thickest-gauge jump rings possible.
The heavy-duty wire used in our jump rings is designed to perfectly fit the open slot for our charms. What does that mean? Try as you might, there’s no way that medal is coming off your necklace chain.
Our jump rings are built with stainless steel, offering the highest level of bend-and-break resistance while maintaining a subtle, classy appearance.
Our lifetime warranty is short and simple:
If your necklace breaks, we’ll fix it free of charge for the rest of your life.
This warranty also covers any material or manufacturing defects with your necklace chain, jump ring, or charm.
You may be wondering how a small business like ours can offer such a bold warranty…
We intentionally over-engineered our necklaces with reinforced materials and components to guarantee they’ll last a lifetime—which makes us 100% confident that they simply will not break. We‘ll forever stand behind the quality and durability of our pieces.
To request a warranty repair, just send a photo of your damaged piece to support@arkandarmor.com (be sure to include your order number and a brief description of what went wrong). You’ll be responsible for shipping your necklace back to us, and we’ll take it from there.
Our warranty does not cover lost/stolen items, tarnishing/scratches that comes with normal wear and tear, or improper use/storage of your necklace. If your piece is modified or worked on in any way by a third party, your warranty will become void.
Orders placed after November 30 will enter our production queue on January 6, 2025. The production time listed below applies from that date onward.
Our necklaces are prayerfully made by hand in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and ship within 20-25 business days (4-5 weeks).
Shipping times listed below are calculated after our current production time.
Christmas Delivery
The last day to order with guaranteed delivery by Christmas is Tuesday, November 14.
Our order deadline for guaranteed Christmas delivery has now passed. We'll continue to create and ship orders as they are received, but we can't guarantee that they will arrive by Christmas (though we'll do our best).
We're starting to wind down for the holidays! All orders placed after November 30 will be processed on January 6, 2025.
If you placed your order on or before November 15:
Your order is still guaranteed to arrive by Christmas!
If you placed your order between November 16 and November 30:
We're still working on it! Based on your purchase date, your order may not arrive by Christmas.
*Christmas delivery guarantee applies to U.S. customers only. We cannot guarantee delivery by Christmas for international orders. Be sure to shop early!
United States
We offer Free Shipping via USPS First Class Mail, which varies between 3-5 days in transit.
If you need something a bit sooner, you can purchase Priority Shipping via USPS Priority Mail (1-3 days) at checkout for $7.
International
We're happy to ship our necklaces to many countries across the world. International orders require 7-21 days in transit before delivery via USPS First Class Mail International with a flat shipping rate of $15.
International customers are individually responsible for all VAT, tariff, duty, taxes, handling fees, and/or customs clearance charges required by their country for importing our items.
We stand behind our craftsmanship (see our Lifetime Warranty), and we’re confident that you’ll love our jewelry.
If you’re unhappy with your order for any reason, you can return it for a full refund within 14 days of delivery.
Planning to give an item as a gift? We’ll automatically extend the time frame to 14 days after you give the necklace to the recipient.
Interested in exchanging for a different piece? That’s cool with us, too—the same policy + time frame applies.
If your necklace has any visible signs of wear, damage, or alteration, it may not be eligible for a return/exchange. Also, we’ll need your return/exchange to be shipped back in its original packaging, so be sure to hold on to that for a couple of weeks.
To return or exchange your order, send an email to support@arkandarmor.com (be sure to include your order number). You’ll be responsible for shipping your jewelry back to us. Once received, we’ll inspect + process your refund or exchange within 1-2 weeks.
No matter what, know that we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you’re 100% happy with your purchase.