Gold Cross Pendant & Chain: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value
A gold cross pendant is a Christian devotional symbol worn on a chain – popular jewellery in India’s substantial Christian community as well as a broader fashion piece. Cross pe…

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Gold Cross Pendant & Chain: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value
A gold cross pendant is a Christian devotional symbol worn on a chain – popular jewellery in India’s substantial Christian community as well as a broader fashion piece. Cross pendants range from small minimalist designs to large ornate crucifixes, often paired with a matching gold cross chain.
At resale, only the gold weight and purity determine cash value, whether sold alone or together with the chain.
At a Glance
Small cross pendant | 1.5g – 4g |
|---|---|
Standard cross pendant | 3g – 8g |
Large ornate cross/crucifix | 6g – 15g |
Cross chain (if sold separately) | 6g – 18g |
22K rate per gram today | ₹13,965 |
5g cross pendant (22K) today | ₹69,845 |
Last Updated | May 2026 |
TODAY'S GOLD RATE
24K
₹14,500/-
₹13,292/-
Per gram
Designs & Weight Comparison
Item | Typical Gold Weight | 22K Value Today | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Small plain cross pendant | 1.5g – 4g | ₹34,922 (2.5g avg) | Full weight is gold |
Standard cross pendant | 3g – 8g | ₹76,830 (5.5g avg) | Full weight is gold |
Large ornate crucifix pendant | 6g – 15g | ₹1,39,690 (10g avg) | Full weight is gold |
Cross chain (sold separately) | 6g – 18g | ₹1,67,628 (12g avg) | Chain weighed alone |
Common Types & Use Cases
Small plain cross pendant – minimalist daily wear, 1.5g–4g
Standard cross pendant – devotional/fashion, 3g–8g
Large ornate crucifix pendant – 6g–15g, detailed figure work
Cross pendant with matching chain – pendant and chain weighed together or separately
Stone-set cross pendant – diamonds/stones removed at resale
Resale Value & Worked Example
For a 5g plain 22K cross pendant: 5 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹69,845.
For a large 12g crucifix: ₹1,67,628. If selling the cross chain separately at 10g: ₹1,39,690. The devotional significance adds no resale premium – only gold weight and purity are paid.
Tax Treatment When You Sell
Gold held over 24 months attracts 12.5% LTCG when sold; held under 24 months, your gain is added to slab income. Aadhaar is mandatory; PAN is required if your sale exceeds ₹2,00,000.
What to Watch For
Stones or lac weighed with gold – insist on removal before weighing
Visual purity check instead of XRF – always request machine testing
No written receipt – a signed receipt is a legal requirement
Making charge deductions at resale – these do not apply
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a gold cross pendant worth today?
A 5g 22K cross pendant is worth ₹69,845. A 12g large crucifix brings ₹1,67,628.
Does the religious significance add resale value?
No. Gold buyers pay only for gold weight and purity, regardless of religious or devotional significance.
Can I sell the cross pendant and chain together or separately?
Both options are available. Each piece can be weighed individually, or you can sell the complete set together.
Are stones in an ornate cross pendant paid?
No. Stones are removed before weighing and returned to you.
What documents?
Aadhaar mandatory. Most cross pendants are below ₹2L PAN threshold (combined sets may approach this).
What purity are cross pendants?
Most are 22K or 18K. XRF confirms.
How long to sell?
10–20 minutes.
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