Vancroft & Co
The Sixth Hour
The Sixth Hour
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Made to order. Ships in 3–5 days with tracking.
30-day returns. Wear it. If it isn't right, send it back.
- Solid metal, never plated. .999 fine silver or bronze all the way through.
- Poured and finished in Vermont. By our family, one at a time, in small batches.
- Weighted to be worn. Substantial on the chest, sits clean under or over a shirt.
- Made to pass down. No plating to wear off, no trend to outgrow.
“And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.”
— Luke 23:44, 46
The sixth hour was noon. Not evening, not night — the brightest part of the day, and the sun went out of it.
Roman crucifixion was not designed to kill quickly. It was designed to be watched. They did it beside roads and at the gates of cities, where anyone walking past would see it and understand. The word excruciating comes from it — out of the cross.
He was there six hours. Three in the light and three in the dark.
Poured solid in a single piece, the cross face worked rough — pitted and uneven rather than polished. The figure stands out from it small enough that you find it rather than being handed it. Oxidation settles into every low place and pulls it forward.
Three hours in the dark. Then it was finished.
Specifications
- Hand poured solid — .999 fine silver or bronze
- 1.61" tall × 0.91" wide
- Hand-oxidized recesses, polished high points
- 0.16" black braided leather cord, 22", gunmetal magnetic barrel clasp
- Signed Certificate of Authenticity
- Poured and finished in Vermont
Absolutely beautiful. Detail is amazing and the quality and craftsmanship is exquisite 👌. I would highly recommend their pieces. I have also purchased the covering and cross and carry.
A.J. designed a sixth-hour cross pendant to fit my necklace. The pendant fit perfectly by design! Communication, shipping and product quality is A++++++
The quality of the SIXTH HOUR cross necklace is unmatched in my experience. It will always serve as a meditative piece for me. The accompanying cord is sturdy and will survive in the shower. The customer service is the best in the industry! Love this site and the family behind it!
Barry, thank you. That means a lot to us. We're glad The Sixth Hour has become a meditative piece for you, and that the cord is holding up through daily wear. Thank you for the kind words about the family too. We're grateful to have you with us.
beautiful piece, outstanding craftsmanship, nice packaging
Thank you, Robert. Glad the Sixth Hour came through the way we hoped — the craftsmanship and the packaging both. Appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Great cross. I hope the strap will last.
Glad you like it. The cord's a thick braided leather we have made for us, it'll take a beating. If it ever gives out on you just email me and I'll send another one out.