Jeweled Cross was founded in 1923 by James Brennan, an electroplater for a Providence manufacturing company. Brennan sat down at his kitchen table to fashion a crucifix to be presented to the friend of a friend - a nun named Sister Mary Ennis. It was no ordinary crucifix - inlaid in the wooden cross were 1,300 tiny rhinestones, which, in the glow of the candlelight on an altar, emitted a marvelous aura.

A priest witnessed this phenomenon and declared that he had to have such a crucifix for himself. James Brennan was happy to do so and soon found himself filling an increasing flow of orders for the unusual piece, primarily for use in the funeral industry. It was then that Jeweled Cross Company came to life.

The Legacy Continues

More than 90 years later, Jeweled Cross has expanded its line from that single item to thousands of unique and special items. Crucifixes, crosses, rosaries, statues, medals, and religious jewelry are among some of them.

The company came under new ownership in early 2014 and has every intention of keeping the classic roots while also expanding and creating new and exciting products.

Jeweled Cross markets its products to stores and distributors, as well as religious retailers such as St. Paul's Cathedral in New York, San Juan Capistrano in California, and the St. Augustine shrine in Florida.

Religious Pendants, Bracelets, Rings and Symbols of Faith

Berkander, Jeweled Cross' full line of religious jewelry, is like a breath of fresh air for for religious retailers. Bracelets, rings, necklaces and pendants are available in an elegant mix of traditional icons and comtemporary styles that your patrons are sure to love. Each are available at key price points that make Berkander jewelry an easy gift for holidays, birthdays, religious celebrations and more.
Berkander Jewelry: High Quality Items that Sell

The design team at Berkander follows the latest trends in the jewelry market and incorporates those concepts into religious pieces that offer a deeper meaning for the wearer. Coupled with the fact that Berkander jewelry is manufactured in the USA, you'll find that these are not your average religious jewelry pieces... these are stylish, high quality items that people will love to give and wear themselves.