{"product_id":"925-sterling-silver-cross-heart-ring-beaded-band-size-j-l","title":"925 Sterling Silver Cross Heart Ring - Beaded Band - Size J-L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCross Heart Ring — A Cross Engraved Inside a Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single heart sits raised at the front of this ring, 5.7mm across and 4.8mm high, its outline traced by a rim of fine raised beads. Inside it a cross is cut into the face, left polished smooth against a finely stippled ground, so the two surfaces catch light differently and the shape stays legible at a size where a flat engraving would disappear. The band is built from rounded beads and polished links, carrying the texture all the way round the finger. 1.12g in solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/925-silver\" title=\"925 Sterling Silver Collection\"\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross set inside a heart is one of the older compound symbols in devotional ornament: not faith and love side by side, but one held within the other. Medieval and Victorian mourning jewellery used the pairing constantly, and it still reads immediately today, which is what makes this a considered piece for a confirmation, a christening or a milestone rather than a general gift. There is a second, quieter detail too — the \u003cstrong\u003eS925\u003c\/strong\u003e mark is stamped inside a tiny raised heart on the inside of the band, so the ring carries a hidden heart only the wearer ever sees. Cut for roughly UK J to L. More on symbols at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelmotif\"\u003eJewelMotif™\u003c\/a\u003e, and on the heart itself in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewelwhy1000\/why-the-heart-became-the-universal-symbol-of-love\"\u003eWhy the Heart Became the Universal Symbol of Love\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f5f7f7; color: #205451; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #205451; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #266266;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #205451; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #266266;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver, stamped S925\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e1.12g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eRaised heart panel with a cross engraved on a stippled ground, beaded rim, on a band of beads and polished links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHeart 5.7mm wide × 4.8mm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eStones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eNone — the contrast is engraved metal, not set stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGlossy polished, with a stippled ground inside the heart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eSize Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eAdjustable, fits approx. UK J–L (US 5–6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMetal Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eS925, stamped inside a small heart-shaped panel on the inner band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eCross and heart, beaded, little-finger friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdf8ec; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #205451;\"\u003e💡 925 or 足銀 999 — why a ring is never pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003ePure silver (足銀 999, 99.9%) actually costs a little more per gram — but it is far too soft for a ring, and a band made from it goes out of round on the hand within weeks. \u003cstrong\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e adds 7.5% copper for hardness: that is what lets a band keep its shape, a setting keep its stone and a polish keep its shine. The engineered choice, not the cheaper one. Genuine 925 develops a soft grey patina that polishes off — green in the grooves means base metal underneath. Full explanation in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/925-vs-s925-silver-explained-hallmark-meaning-purity-jewellery-tips\" title=\"925 vs S925 Silver Explained\"\u003e925 vs S925 guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and day-to-day care on the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-how-to-care-for-silver-jewellery\" title=\"925 Sterling Silver Care Card\"\u003eSilver Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Is the cross engraved or raised?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngraved into the heart, then left polished while the surrounding ground is stippled. That contrast is what makes it readable: at 5.7mm across, a cross cut into a flat surface would vanish, but a smooth cross against a textured field catches light as a bright shape. It is worked into the metal, not applied, so it cannot wear off — only soften with years of polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Where is the hallmark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside a tiny heart. Rather than stamping the flat inner band, the maker set the \u003cstrong\u003eS925\u003c\/strong\u003e mark into a small raised heart-shaped panel on the inside of the ring, so the mark and the motif are the same thing. Turn it under a lamp and you will see the heart shape first, then the digits. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/how-to-identify-genuine-925-sterling-silver-a-buyer-safe-guide-for-everyday-jewellery-lovers\"\u003eguide to identifying genuine 925\u003c\/a\u003e covers the other checks; at 1.12g the ring is well under the 7.78g UK hallmarking threshold and so is exempt from assay office marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Is this a small ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is cut for roughly UK J–L, which is smaller than our usual M–O bands. That makes it a good choice for a slimmer ring finger, and a very good one for a little finger where the raised heart sits nicely. Check where you fall on the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/ring-size-guide-uk\" title=\"UK Ring Size Guide\"\u003eUK ring size guide\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Is it suitable as a confirmation or christening gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the few pieces we make that reads clearly as a faith gift without being sombre — the cross is unmistakable, the heart keeps it warm, and the adjustable band means you do not need a size. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelgift\"\u003eJewelGift™\u003c\/a\u003e for gift notes and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA soft dry cloth for the polished surfaces and a soft dry brush for the stippled ground and the beading. Avoid silver dips and ultrasonic cleaners — they flatten exactly the contrast this design depends on. Full guidance lives on the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-how-to-care-for-silver-jewellery\" title=\"925 Sterling Silver Care Card\"\u003eSilver Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e and across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelcare\"\u003eJewelCare™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Cross Heart Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved face gives this ring a clear front, so wear it where it can be seen rather than buried in a stack — a little finger on its own, or beside one plain band that lets the cross read. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/rings\"\u003eRings\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/925-silver\"\u003e925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelbuild\"\u003eJewelBuild™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JEWELHUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319009124617,"sku":"SASIR018","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9626\/6249\/files\/SASIR018-s925.jpg?v=1788989351","url":"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/925-sterling-silver-cross-heart-ring-beaded-band-size-j-l","provider":"JewelHub.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}