Collection: Silver St Christopher Necklaces

St Christopher is the patron saint of travellers. Traditionally, wearing a St Christopher is believed to offer protection during journeys and safe passage. Many people gift them to loved ones embarking on trips, gap years, or new life chapters. For more information, read our blog post "What does a St Christopher Symbolise?"

Absolutely. While St Christopher has roots in Christian tradition, many people wear a St Christopher necklace simply as a symbol of protection and safe travels — regardless of their faith or beliefs. It's one of the most universally recognised symbols of looking after the people you care about, and that meaning resonates whether you're religious or not. There's no right or wrong reason to wear one.

St Christopher is the patron saint of travellers. According to tradition, he carried the Christ child across a dangerous river, and since then he's been associated with protection during journeys — whether by car, plane, train or on foot. People wear a St Christopher for safe travels, but more broadly it's seen as a symbol of protection and looking out for someone, which is why they're so popular as gifts for loved ones heading off on new adventures.

This is a common misconception. St Christopher was never formally 'de-sainted' — he was removed from the universal liturgical calendar in 1969 because there isn't strong historical evidence of his life, but he remains a recognised saint in the Catholic Church. His feast day is still celebrated on 25th July, and he continues to be one of the most popular patron saints worldwide. The tradition of wearing a St Christopher for protection is as strong as ever.

It's one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. A St Christopher is traditionally given to wish someone safe travels and protection — making it a thoughtful choice for birthdays, graduations, gap years, new jobs, or anyone heading off on a big adventure. It's the kind of gift people keep and wear for years because of what it represents. Add an engraving on the back with a date or personal message and it becomes something truly special.

Many of our St Christopher pendants can be engraved on the reverse. Check individual product pages or contact us to confirm if a specific style can be personalised. We use a laser for all our engraving to give a clear, long-lasting finish.

9ct gold is more durable, hypoallergenic, and holds its colour longer, but comes at a higher price point. Sterling silver offers the same quality craftsmanship at a more accessible price, though it may tarnish over time and requires occasional polishing.

All our St Christophers that are above the legal hallmarking weight will contain a UK hallmark. This limit is 7.78g for sterling silver and 1g for 9ct gold. You may also see other marks such as .925, or .375. These all relate to the metal purity - they aren't a hall mark as such, but simply show the purity of the metal. '375' is found on some 9ct Gold items and refers to '37.5% pure gold' - the definition of 9ct Gold. '925' is found on on some sterling silver pieces and refers to '92.5% pure silver' - the definition of sterling silver.

You may see a few = different symbols in our hallmarks. These are: the sponsor’s mark, millesimal fineness mark and the assay office mark. 'JB', the sponsors mark, refers to us - our parent company Jewellerybox ltd.
The fineness mark, is likely either '375' or '925' for our St Christophers, as all are either 9ct gold, or sterling silver. Finally, the assay office mark - this refers to the Assay Office that hallmarked the item. We use the Edinburgh assay office, which has a stamp of a three-towered castle. There are Assay offices in Sheffield, Birmingham and London which all have different stamps.

Read our Hallmarking page to find out more.

No - St Christopher necklaces are unisex. We offer various sizes from delicate pendants suitable for anyone, to larger statement pieces. The meaning behind St Christopher transcends gender.

9ct gold St Christophers can be worn in the shower - soaps and shampoos won't harm them. Sterling silver St Christophers are best removed before showering, as soaps and shampoos can accelerate tarnishing. For both metals, avoid chlorinated pools and salt water, as harsh chemicals can dull the finish and affect the metal over time.

Our St Christopher necklaces come with chains in 16", 18", or 20" lengths depending on the style. Most are available in multiple lengths - check individual product pages for options. Some styles come in a lengths from 14" up to 32".

Our standard shipping (Royal Mail Tracked 48) usually takes around 2-3 days. We offer an upgraded shipping service, (Royal Mail Tracked 24), which takes 1-2 days. These timings are just estimates, however.
If you need your item urgently, we also offer Next Working Day shipping, which will guarantee your item will arrive next day, Mon-Sat. You will need to be in to sign for your order in this case.

If you place your order before 4pm on a weekday, it will always get shipped the same day.

All our engravings are done using a state-of-the-art laser engraver right in our London studio. This technology allows for precise and clean engravings on various materials, ensuring high-quality results every time.