"Junk" Cross Necklace
"Junk" Cross Necklace
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Often, especially in anime, the cross is simply a rule-of-cool shape design. The Catholic church is just a foreign entity to be drawn from aesthetically.
Angel’s Egg is different. It is widely believed that its director, Mamoru Oshii, was a Catholic priest in training prior to his becoming a film director.
This, while convincing, likely stems from a misinterpretation of his use of the word “seminary” in an 2004 interview where he says he’s had a philosophical interest in the Bible since a boy and planned on studying theology, but clarifies he was never Christian.
In the movie, the cross the boy carries seems like it is made out of junk; miscellaneous biomechanical parts. He wields it as if it were a weapon, further emphasized by his arrival on a tank and his military overalls.
Visually, it almost seems a complete bastardization of what it meant for Christ to carry the cross, and again when it is used to destroy the only representation of hope.
But really, it is no more brutal than the origins of the Christian Latin cross. It is the modern world that has adorned it with gems and precious metals, and had led us to forget that it was an instrument of torture. A most dehumanizing way to execute someone scorned by society.
Mamoru Oshii's cross is a reminder of what lays at the end of a life without discipline. A life without faith.
See a full analysis of the meaning of the cross here
100% sterling silver:
- Sterling silver cross
- 24" oxidized sterling silver chain.
- Sterling silver ring clasp
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Product details will vary slightly between each product as they are casted and finished by hand. Silver mark/size stamp and and placement prone to redesigns between iterations. The depth of etching can vary depending on casting position and the necessary process to bring out the details.
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Finishes
Each piece is oxidized and polished by hand to bring engraved details to life. For those drawn to a deeper transformation process, an unpolished black finish is also available—designed to wear, shift, and soften with time, revealing its story through use alone.
- Polished: for vividness of the graphic
- Oxidized: for those who want the blacked out look and those who want to let the natural aging process dictate the polish
Product Care
These rings are durable, but they’re not immortal. They’re a snapshot in time, meant to be worn, loved, and changed alongside you.
Silver, like most things worth owning, changes with time. It reacts to the air, the oils on your skin, the moments you live through. It may shine. It may dull. It may tarnish. It may scratch. It’s not a flaw—it’s the metal remembering.
Any brand promising silver jewelry that “lasts forever” is selling you an idea, not a reality. Sterling silver doesn’t crumble away, but it does shift, oxidize, and evolve. That’s part of the beauty. Each mark, each patina, is a reminder that nothing is still—not you, not the piece, not the world around you.
Some jewelers will coat the metal in a temporarily protective film to limit oxidation for a few months, but those are also impermanent solutions that merely delay the inevitable.
Silver Care Tips
- Tarnish is normal. It’s just silver oxidizing, and it can be rubbed away with a soft cloth if you prefer the shine.
- Avoid chemical cleaners if your piece has intentional darkening (oxidation). Almost all of 4th Death's jewelry makes use of blackening. Submerging a ring in chemical cleaning solutions will strip away the oxidation details.
- Store in a dry place, ideally in a pouch or box, to slow oxidation when not in use.
- Wear it often. Contact with your skin helps keep silver bright. It's almost ironic that the best care is to wear it.
- If needed, polish gently with a silver cloth—never anything abrasive.
Shipping
In-stock items ship within 1–3 business days. Preorders may take 1–3 weeks to complete before shipping. Orders that qualify for free shipping will be shipped via USPS, with the option to upgrade to express or UPS.
Domestic Customers (US):
Orders over $150 get free USPS Priority Mail shipping, or potentially UPS if the rates are comparable.
International Customers:
International orders will have USPS, UPS, and Simple Export (via Pirate Ship) options available. Simple Export Rate takes 1-4 weeks typically. UPS priority can arrive within a week if selected.
UPS may charge additional brokerage or handling fees at delivery. This is most commonly experienced in Canada, so the only shipping services available to Canada is Simple Export and USPS. To avoid UPS brokerage fees, you may want to learn how to self-clear your package in your local area, or be familiar with the likelihood of UPS charging brokerage fees in your area.
Additional fees or import taxes may apply in certain countries and will be the customer’s responsibility. Please do your best to be aware of your local tax situation before purchasing.
If you refuse a package due to these fees and it’s returned to us, we cannot refund the original shipping cost.