Latin or Western Cross Necklaces

Latin or Western Cross
Also known as the Chapel Cross or Church Cross.
The Latin Cross is also referred to as the traditional Western Cross to differentiate it from the crosses popular in the East. Because many Christian Churches have a floor plan that resembles the Western or Latin Cross is has come to be known as the Chapel Cross or Church Cross. It is by design a simple cross. It is similar to the Greek cross except that the vertical bar is longer than the horizontal bar. With time, Artisans have added some decorative design to the Latin Cross. These types of crosses are often non denominational and very popular.

This cross necklace are general the most popular of the various symbol designed crosses. They have many variations and can be quite decorative. But the essence of most crosses is the western or latin style cross necklace.