{"product_id":"virgin-mary-jerusalem-cross-olive-wood-bracelet","title":"Virgin Mary \u0026 Jerusalem Cross Crystal Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Land olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e meets faceted \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent crystal beads\u003c\/strong\u003e in this distinctive Christian stretch bracelet. Two silver-tone devotional beads complete the design: one depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e and the other bearing the \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet alternates warm \u003cstrong\u003e9 mm olive wood beads\u003c\/strong\u003e with faceted iridescent beads that reflect shades of blue, violet, teal, and gold as the light changes. Made on an elastic stretch band, it weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.71 oz (20 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed to fit most adult wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eIridescent Crystal \u0026amp; Olive Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is built around the contrast between two very different materials. Natural olive wood brings warm brown tones and visible grain, while the faceted crystal beads reflect changing colours depending on the surrounding light and viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the crystal as a small decorative accent, the design alternates crystal and olive wood throughout the bracelet. This gives both materials a strong visual presence and creates a more contemporary interpretation of traditional Holy Land Christian jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eThe Jerusalem Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the silver-tone beads carries the \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, with one larger central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses. The design has been associated with Jerusalem and Christian pilgrimage for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe five-cross arrangement has received several Christian interpretations. It is commonly associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eFive Wounds of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another interpretation sees the central cross as Christ and the four smaller crosses as the Gospel spreading toward the four corners of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eThe Virgin Mary Medal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpposite the Jerusalem Cross is a silver-tone oval bead depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her presence gives the bracelet a Marian devotional dimension while allowing the Jerusalem Cross to remain equally visible as part of the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the two devotional elements connect Marian devotion with the Holy Land and the central Christian symbol of the Cross, making the bracelet suitable for personal prayer as well as everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eA Bracelet Connected to the Holy Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the bracelet a material connection to the land of the Bible. Olive trees and olive oil appear throughout Scripture, while olive wood has long been used in Christian devotional objects associated with the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause olive wood is a natural material, its colour, grain, and markings vary from bead to bead. These variations contrast with the faceted crystal and ensure that no two bracelets look completely identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eFor Marian Devotion \u0026amp; Everyday Faith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Cross and Virgin Mary bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e can be worn as an everyday expression of Christian faith, for Marian devotion, prayer, church, pilgrimage, or religious celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also makes a meaningful Christian gift for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Marian feast days, pilgrimage memories, or other important moments of faith. The combination of olive wood, iridescent crystal, and silver-tone devotional beads gives it a different character from a traditional all-wood prayer bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.35 in (9 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.71 oz (20 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive wood, iridescent crystal and silver-tone alloy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevotional elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerusalem Cross and Virgin Mary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elastic stretch bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e One size fits most adults\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive wood origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy Land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove before swimming, showering, or prolonged water exposure. Avoid direct contact with perfume, lotions, and household chemicals. Wipe the olive wood, crystal beads, and metal elements gently with a soft, dry cloth when needed, and avoid overstretching the elastic band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47206807535788,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0784\/8620\/files\/virgin-mary-jerusalem-cross-olive-wood-bracelet-2.jpg?v=1789413964","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/virgin-mary-jerusalem-cross-olive-wood-bracelet","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}