Black Upside Down Cross Necklace – Pyrrus
$34.95
A blacked-out Petrine cross on a silver curb chain, built in stainless steel with a dark PVD finish that absorbs light where the other variants reflect it.
More designs:
- Black PVD-coated pendant over 316L stainless steel, creating a matte-to-satin dark finish that resists chipping and holds its depth through daily contact.
- Silver-tone curb chain against a black cross delivers a two-tone contrast that reads intentional and graphic, not accidental.
- Pendant at 2.17 x 1.18 in carries the same commanding scale as the rest of the Petrine series, dropping to mid-chest on the 24 in chain.
- At 0.32 oz, the piece has a grounded feel that prevents swinging or shifting under a jacket or against layered fabrics.
- Hypoallergenic steel core under the coating keeps the piece safe for all-day skin contact, even in heat.
Our Take
The black absorbs everything. Where the gold and silver versions throw light back at you, this one pulls it in. Against a white tee, it hits hard. The silver chain running into the black pendant creates a visual break that feels like it was borrowed from architecture, not jewelry. This is the sharpest version in the series.
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Description
A Black Inverted Cross Necklace in Two-Tone Steel
The Pyrrus takes the Petrine cross silhouette and strips away every trace of brightness. The pendant is coated in black PVD, a vacuum-deposited layer that bonds to the stainless steel at a molecular level and produces a surface somewhere between matte and satin, dark enough to swallow ambient light but still capable of a subtle sheen when it catches a direct source. The chain stays in natural silver-tone steel, and that contrast is what sets this piece apart from a fully blacked-out design. The eye follows the silver links down to the point where metal meets dark metal, and the cross drops from there like a shadow. It is a deliberate design choice, not a compromise, and it gives the Pyrrus a graphic quality that fully monochrome pieces lack.
Wearing Black Metal Jewelry
Black jewelry occupies its own lane in menswear. It does not compete with other metals the way gold and silver sometimes clash, and it pairs with virtually any color palette because it functions more like a neutral than an accent. The Pyrrus looks natural against black, grey, white, olive, and navy. It sits particularly well over a plain white crewneck where the contrast is sharpest, or tucked inside a dark open collar where just the chain shows at the neck. If you already wear a silver watch or silver rings, the two-tone construction of this piece bridges the gap between your existing silver accessories and the black pendant without forcing you to commit to one tone.
Maintaining a Black PVD Finish
Black PVD is harder than the steel beneath it, which means the coating itself resists surface scratches that would mark bare metal. Over years of heavy wear, the edges of the pendant may develop faint silver contact points where the underlying steel peeks through. Some wearers prefer this worn-in look. If you want to keep the finish uniform, store the pendant so it does not rest against keys, belt buckles, or other hard objects. Clean with a damp cloth only. Avoid chemical cleaners and abrasive pads, as they can dull the dark surface. The curb chain, being uncoated steel, needs nothing beyond an occasional wipe.
Specifications
| Metal Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Pendant Style | Large Cross |
| Pendant dimensions | 2.17 x 1.18 in |
| Necklace Length | 24" |
| Chain type | Curb chain |
| Gender | Men |
| Weight | 0.32 oz |
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