{"product_id":"st-benedict-18k-gold-silver-tone-crucifix-18k-onyx-black-seamless-center-traditio-designs-exclusive","title":"St. Benedict 18K Gold Silver-Tone Crucifix | 18K Onyx Black Seamless Center | Traditio Designs Exclusive","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Authentic St. Benedict Crucifix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasterful Bicolor Plating Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition showcases a masterful application of \u003cstrong\u003e18K Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e electroplating over a core of \u003cstrong\u003e316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Utilizing advanced metallurgical technology, the cross features a seamless, flush surface where the distinct \u003cstrong\u003e18K Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e colors meet. This crucifix is a masterclass in modern metallurgical design. While the core is high-grade Stainless Steel, the piece utilizes specialized gold-coloring technology to create a striking contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer borders and the Corpus (Jesus figure) are finished in high-polish surgical-grade \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"87\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a sleek, silver-toned aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Center:\u003c\/strong\u003e The center of the cross is plated in a deep \u003cstrong\u003e18K Onyx Black Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. The transition between the silver-tone borders and the black center is \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"144\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eseamless and flush\u003c\/b\u003e, creating a perfectly smooth surface that feels like a single piece of stone or metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the center sits the original St. Benedict medal, plated in radiant \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"81\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/b\u003e to draw the eye to the sacred symbols of the cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proprietary design by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"37\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eTraditio Designs\u003c\/b\u003e, created to serve as a powerful anchor for our custom rosaries and a unique devotional piece. This design honors the \u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eIHS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e monogram (Iesus Hominum Salvator). We utilize the original 1741 design specifically to avoid the 1880 \"Jubilee\" modifications, ensuring our customers receive the most traditionally accurate Benedictine sacramental. You will not find this crucifix anywhere else. This crucifix is more than jewelry; it is a restoration of a sacred weapon. The Benedictine medal is the Church’s preeminent exorcism sacramental. By returning to the 1741 design, we provide a tool for the \"Domestic Church\" that is not only historically accurate, but also spiritually potent - the same crucifix we trust to anchor our premium rosaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm x 47mm (excluding the top loop).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel - \u003cstrong\u003eTarnish-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed for lifetime durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine \u003cstrong\u003e18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e18K Onyx Black Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. To ensure both beauty and structural integrity, we use a tiered plating approach. Our crucifixes feature genuine, heavy 18K Gold plating via electrolytic deposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available as a standalone pendant or with a \u003cstrong\u003egold-toned\u003c\/strong\u003e chain. The chain features a copper core for premium weight and a lobster clasp. The 24\" length is designed to fit easily over the head without the need to open the clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other chain lengths are available by custom order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Lead-Free, Nickel-Free, and Hypoallergenic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Did You Know?\" | IHS vs. PAX: The Restoration of a Sacred Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Name vs. The Benedictine Motto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003eMany people notice that the crucifixes on our Royal, Majestic, and Classic rosaries look different from the ones found in local Catholic shops. The most significant difference lies at the very top of the St. Benedict medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Spiritual Protection: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Benedictine medal is one of the Church’s most respected sacramentals for spiritual protection and exorcism. By returning to the original medal approved by the Papacy, this crucifix provides a link to centuries of tradition and a bold rejection of modernistic influence. It is crafted for those who demand theological integrity in their devotional items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Modern Version (PAX):\u003c\/strong\u003e Most modern medals (the \"Jubilee\" version from 1880) feature the word \u003cstrong\u003ePAX\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is Latin for \"Peace.\" While peace is the beautiful motto of the Benedictine Order, it was not the original design approved by the Papacy for the medal’s use in spiritual warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Version (IHS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Our medals feature the \u003cstrong\u003eIHS\u003c\/strong\u003e monogram. Derived from the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus (\u003cstrong\u003eΙΗΣ\u003c\/strong\u003eΟΥΣ), this monogram has been used since the earliest days of the Church to invoke the power of the Holy Name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e When Pope Benedict XIV approved the medal in 1741, he did so with the Name of Jesus (\u003cstrong\u003eIHS\u003c\/strong\u003e) at its head. In the Rite of Exorcism and in the battle against \"lost causes,\" it is not the abstract concept of \"peace\" that drives back darkness - it is the sovereign \u003cstrong\u003eName of Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e. By restoring the IHS monogram to our rosaries, we return to the Christ-centered roots of this powerful sacramental, providing you with a \"Shield of the Faithful\" that is historically accurate and spiritually potent.\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditio Catholica","offers":[{"title":"Crucifix","offer_id":47703475585162,"sku":"CRUCIFIX-SILVER-000001","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 24\" Chain","offer_id":47703475617930,"sku":"CRUCIFIX-SILVER-CHAIN-000001","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/7054\/0938\/files\/CRUCIFIX_Black-Silver_closeup.jpg?v=1771305032","url":"https:\/\/shop.traditiocatholica.com\/products\/st-benedict-18k-gold-silver-tone-crucifix-18k-onyx-black-seamless-center-traditio-designs-exclusive","provider":"Traditio Catholica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}