Travellers cross necklace to wish safe travels ~ 925 silverTravellers cross to wish safekeeping on a journey Steeped in history, this intricate sterling silver cross is the Cross of St James (Cruz de Santiago) from Spain. It would make a delightful gift of faith for someone travelling. The 1,000 year old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known as the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago in Spanish). Some 200,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from

Travellers cross to wish safekeeping on a journey

Steeped in history, this intricate sterling-silver cross is the Cross of St James (Cruz de Santiago) from Spain. It would make a delightful gift of faith for someone travelling. The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known as the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish). Some 200,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from all over the world to find inspiration and/or deeper spiritual understanding. Many carry with them a St James Cross - said to promote faith and good fortune.

Learn about El Camino and the Cross of St James at: mycaminojewellery.com/pages/what-is-el-camino

But, whatever somebody’s journey - whether on El Camino itself, on holiday, a business trip, a gap year, trekking, etc, many friends and loved-ones like to pass on a special gift to wish the recipient well on their travels - and safety along the way.

So this would be ideal for a someone going on a journey, but also for a Christian event such as a Christening, Baptism, a first Communion or Confirmation.

The sterling silver Santiago cross measures 34mm in length including the hanging bail and it is hung on an 18ins sterling silver curb chain . . all 925 sterling silver. (20 inch also available - Please choose)

All our Camino de Santiago jewellery ships gift-wrapped and this one has an information card about Santiago, St James, El Camino and Safe Travel (see photo)