Stunning Cross of St James necklace with additional concha scallop shell
This spectacular and substantial piece of jewellery is hand-crafted by silversmiths in Galicia, northern Spain, close to the route of El Camino de Santiago.
St James was an original disciple (and possibly a cousin) of Jesus. So this cross has significant Christian overtones. James is believed to be buried in Santiago, northwest Spain and, since the Middle Ages, countless pilgrims have visited his tomb in the Cathedral - hence the making of The Way of Saint James (El Camino) - the pilgrimage across Spain to visit this Cathedral. So the Cross of Saint James reminds people of this journey . . this 'Camino' (and journeys in general), with his cross as an 'espada' or sword protector.
Detail: This substantial and striking Cruz de Santiago measures 48mm in length including the hanging bail and 34mm wide. It comes with an 20ins sterling silver snake chain.
Symbolism:
Many people view the Saint James cross as a protector - for safety. Couple this (as in this pendant) with the Scallop Shell of El Camino and you have a great charm necklace said to offer protection whilst travelling on a journey or adventure. In addition to any value that these Camino charm symbols have in themselves, or the religious faith that they might represent, this necklace can also act as a reminder to be careful if worn when travelling: And this can be a powerful aid to staying safe whilst away from home.
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