Classic Cross Necklace on Adjustable Leather Cord
Details
FORGED BY FIRE is a family business founded by husband-and-wife makers Tim and Melanie Clark in Greenville, South Carolina. Their jewelry uses recognizable symbols to honor personal stories and offer encouragement. They create pieces around faith, dignity and the value of giving someone a meaningful reminder that they are loved.
The Classic Cross centers a familiar Christian symbol in a straightforward design. The maker connects the cross with forgiveness, mercy and grace. Its clean outline lets the material and antique finish carry the visual detail, making it easy to compare with more ornate or textured cross styles. Choose a pendant size and a supporting cord or chain configuration that suit how the recipient usually wears jewelry.
Features
- Traditional cross design representing faith, mercy and grace
- Pendant metal requires clarification because the supplier text contains conflicting statements.
- Handcrafted design identified by the maker as made in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Gift packaging is described as included by the supplier.
Specifications
- Medium cross: 1 inch × 3/4 inch; 2 mm thick.
- Large cross: 1 1/4 inches × 1 inch; 3 mm thick.
- Cord: 2 mm leather in dark brown, red brown or black.
- Adjustable necklace length: 18–34 inches.
- Sold as one necklace in the selected configuration.
Materials
The supplier title and primary specification identify sterling silver, but another detail says Solid Bronze. Confirm pendant metal before activation. The current title avoids treating either conflicting metal statement as verified.
The maker describes casting, oxidizing and polishing its emblems to create an antique appearance. Natural patina changes the look of bronze and silver over time. A darker finish in recessed areas is part of the intended character; it does not by itself identify a different metal. This listing makes no hypoallergenic, nickel-free or waterproof claim.
Care
Keep the piece away from prolonged water exposure, swimming, showers and household chemicals. Apply perfume, lotion and hairspray before putting on the jewelry. Follow the maker’s included care card and use a polishing method suitable for the confirmed metal; an aggressive polish can change the dark detailing that gives the pendant its antique appearance.
Keep the leather cord dry and inspect its knots before wearing. Adjust it gently rather than pulling on the pendant. Store the necklace where the cord can rest without a sharp fold or heavy objects pressing on it.
For general background, see the Gemological Institute of America’s jewelry care guidance. Product-specific instructions supplied with this piece take priority over general cleaning advice.
Shipping & returns
Country of manufacture: United States, according to the maker’s product-specific statement identifying Greenville, South Carolina. This records the maker’s manufacturing claim; separate origins of raw metals, chains, cord and other components have not been documented.
Shipping: For Classic Cross Necklace on Adjustable Leather Cord, the supplier publishes a preparation estimate of 2–3 business days before mailing and provides tracking when the order is ready to send. Holiday demand can affect preparation. These are the supplier’s published retail terms; confirm the applicable dispatch commitment for a BuyAmerican Collective order. Shipping charges and any qualifying offer are determined at checkout; no supplier retail free-shipping threshold is promised here.
Returns: The supplier publishes a 30-day refund and exchange window measured from purchase, with customer-paid return postage and secure protective packaging. BuyAmerican’s published return window is 30 days after delivery for eligible unworn or unused items, with tags, original packaging and proof of purchase. Contact BuyAmerican for authorization and routing before sending anything back. Custom products may be excluded under BuyAmerican’s policy; confirm eligibility before placing a custom order. Read the BuyAmerican return policy for the current process.
Warranty: The maker publishes a limited lifetime warranty for qualifying workmanship or material defects, subject to inspection and its terms. Normal patina and aging are excluded, and return shipping is the customer’s responsibility. Warranty eligibility and handling for this purchase require confirmation with BuyAmerican.
Why this is American-made
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