Gothic Snake Wrapped Cross Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver
SKU: 1189
The stippled texture on this gothic snake cross pendant catches your thumb before anything else. The cross face isn't smooth — it has a rough, grainy surface that feels weathered, ancient. And coiled tight around it, a serpent with individually carved scales, its head poised at the center. 17 grams of .925 sterling silver. 40 × 68mm. Two symbols tangled into one piece.
Built For
If you're drawn to symbols with layers of meaning — snake and cross together carry centuries of interpretation. Rebirth and faith. Paganism and Christianity. The Rod of Asclepius. This pendant doesn't commit to one reading — it holds all of them, and the stippled cross texture makes it look like something excavated rather than manufactured.
If you want a silver pendant with real presence — 17 grams puts this in heavyweight territory for pendants. The 68mm height means it sits well below the collarbone. You'll feel it shift when you move. The .925 stamp means no plating to flake — it's solid silver the whole way through.
If you collect gothic jewelry but already own the skulls — this is serpent territory. The snake's head sits at the intersection of the cross arms, and the scales wrap around each arm individually. It's a conversation piece that doesn't rely on the usual gothic motifs.
The Honest Take
At 40 × 68mm, this is a large pendant. It swings when you lean forward and sits prominently over a T-shirt collar. That's either exactly what you want — or worth knowing beforehand.
The cross has a stippled, almost sandblasted finish while the snake is polished and oxidized. Two different surface treatments on one piece. They age differently — the polished snake develops patina faster than the textured cross. A silver cloth brings back the contrast, but expect the snake to darken first if you skip maintenance.
The flared cross arms give it a gothic silhouette rather than a traditional Latin cross shape. If you want a subtle religious pendant, this isn't it. But if you want something that straddles the line between spiritual and dark — the design does that well.
Under the Hood
Before You Buy
Q: Is this a Christian symbol or a pagan one?
Both — and neither exclusively. The snake-on-cross motif appears in Christian tradition (the bronze serpent Moses raised in the desert), in ancient Greek medicine (Rod of Asclepius), and in pagan rebirth imagery. This pendant doesn't commit to one interpretation. Most people who wear it appreciate the tension between the two meanings.
Q: At 17 grams, what chain can support this?
A medium to thick chain — 2mm to 4mm width. Curb chains and rope chains work best because they distribute the weight evenly. Anything thinner than 2mm will sag at the bail point and look disproportionate. Match the chain in sterling silver to keep the tones consistent.
Q: Will the textured cross and polished snake age at the same rate?
No — the polished snake surfaces develop tarnish faster because they're exposed to air and skin oils more directly. The stippled cross texture holds its look longer because the oxidation sits in the rough grain naturally. A polishing cloth evens things out in about a minute.
At a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | .925 Sterling Silver (solid) |
| Weight | 17 grams |
| Dimensions | 40 × 68mm |
| Cross Finish | Stippled/textured |
| Snake Finish | Polished with oxidized recesses |
| Design | Serpent coiled around flared gothic cross |
| Hallmark | .925 stamped |
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