Zia Cross Charm Sterling Silver | Southwestern Jewelry | New Mexico Jewelry | Made in USA

A miniature Zia Cross rendered in genuine .925 sterling silver, Made in USA through traditional lost-wax casting.

Lost-wax casting uses centrifugal force — roughly 50 G's — to push molten silver into every fine detail of the mold. The result is sculptural 3D depth that stamping and machine pressing simply cannot achieve.

The Zia Cross merges the Zia sun symbol — sacred to the Zia Pueblo of New Mexico — with the form of a cross. The four groups of rays represent the four directions, seasons, times of day, and stages of life. This 3D charm measures 0.69" x 0.81" and captures the cultural fusion of Pueblo spirituality and Christian tradition.

For the person of faith who wants to wear their beliefs close, this charm works beautifully on a bracelet, as a necklace pendant, or paired with ear wires for earrings. The attached sterling silver jump ring makes it ready to wear right out of the box.