A handcrafted layered wooden necklace cross featuring a contrasting internal timber core, created through precision cutting and reassembly. Suspended on an adjustable Korean silk cord, each piece is uniquely formed from natural hardwood combinations.
The Onesimus the Freed Strung Cross is a handcrafted Coptic Orthodox necklace cross made using a layered, two-tone construction that reflects both contrast and unity within a single form.
Each cross is built from two carefully selected hardwoods, with a central cross of contrasting timber inlaid into the outer body before being reassembled into its final form. The result is a single piece that visibly carries two distinct woods, brought together through precise cutting, alignment, and hand assembly.
The process begins with a solid timber base, which is cut both horizontally and vertically to form the internal structure. A second timber—chosen for its colour and contrast—is then shaped into a central cross and fitted into the core of the design. Once aligned, the piece is carefully rejoined, sanded, and refined so the transition between woods is clean, intentional, and seamless.
Each cross is then individually shaped with straight ends, maintaining the clean geometric shape of the Cubit the Large design while introducing a deeper visual layering through contrast. The straight form keeps attention on the meeting point between the two timbers, where grain, colour, and texture interact.
Fitted with custom hand-bent steel jump rings and suspended on a hand-tied, resizable 2mm Korean silk cord, each piece is designed to be worn daily or kept close as a personal reminder of faith and transformation.
No two crosses are ever identical. The natural variation of timber, combined with the pairing of contrasting woods, ensures every piece has its own identity and visual character.
Timber Combinations
Rock Maple & Purple Heart (Centre)
Clean light timber surrounding a deep purple core, creating strong visual contrast.
African Wenge & Western Australian Jarrah (Centre)
Dark exterior tones balanced with warm, rich internal contrast.
Western Australian Jarrah & Rock Maple (Centre)
A warm Australian hardwood frame surrounding a bright, minimal centre.
Purple Heart & African Wenge (Centre)
A dramatic contrast of deep purple and dark grain, producing a bold layered effect.
Features
✝ Handmade layered two-tone necklace or car cross
✝ Approximately 90mm × 55mm × 6–8mm (slight variation possible)
✝ Internal cross-in-cross structural design
✝ Straight geometric ends
✝ Custom hand-bent steel jump rings
✝ Hand-tied resizable 2mm Korean silk cord
✝ Multiple hardwood combination options
✝ Individually cut, assembled, and finished by hand
✝ Each piece is unique due to natural timber variation and pairing
From & For
The Onesimus the Freed Strung Cross reflects transformation and unity—two distinct timbers brought together into one form. It is designed as a quiet reminder of Christ’s presence, His sacrifice, and the freedom found in Him.
Whether worn or kept close, it serves as a simple, lasting point of return in a busy world.
✝ Handmade in Australia
✝ Individually crafted by hand
✝ Every piece is unique
A handcrafted layered wooden necklace cross featuring a contrasting internal timber core, created through precision cutting and reassembly. Suspended on an adjustable Korean silk cord, each piece is uniquely formed from natural hardwood combinations.
The Onesimus the Freed Strung Cross is a handcrafted Coptic Orthodox necklace cross made using a layered, two-tone construction that reflects both contrast and unity within a single form.
Each cross is built from two carefully selected hardwoods, with a central cross of contrasting timber inlaid into the outer body before being reassembled into its final form. The result is a single piece that visibly carries two distinct woods, brought together through precise cutting, alignment, and hand assembly.
The process begins with a solid timber base, which is cut both horizontally and vertically to form the internal structure. A second timber—chosen for its colour and contrast—is then shaped into a central cross and fitted into the core of the design. Once aligned, the piece is carefully rejoined, sanded, and refined so the transition between woods is clean, intentional, and seamless.
Each cross is then individually shaped with straight ends, maintaining the clean geometric shape of the Cubit the Large design while introducing a deeper visual layering through contrast. The straight form keeps attention on the meeting point between the two timbers, where grain, colour, and texture interact.
Fitted with custom hand-bent steel jump rings and suspended on a hand-tied, resizable 2mm Korean silk cord, each piece is designed to be worn daily or kept close as a personal reminder of faith and transformation.
No two crosses are ever identical. The natural variation of timber, combined with the pairing of contrasting woods, ensures every piece has its own identity and visual character.
Timber Combinations
Rock Maple & Purple Heart (Centre)
Clean light timber surrounding a deep purple core, creating strong visual contrast.
African Wenge & Western Australian Jarrah (Centre)
Dark exterior tones balanced with warm, rich internal contrast.
Western Australian Jarrah & Rock Maple (Centre)
A warm Australian hardwood frame surrounding a bright, minimal centre.
Purple Heart & African Wenge (Centre)
A dramatic contrast of deep purple and dark grain, producing a bold layered effect.
Features
✝ Handmade layered two-tone necklace or car cross
✝ Approximately 90mm × 55mm × 6–8mm (slight variation possible)
✝ Internal cross-in-cross structural design
✝ Straight geometric ends
✝ Custom hand-bent steel jump rings
✝ Hand-tied resizable 2mm Korean silk cord
✝ Multiple hardwood combination options
✝ Individually cut, assembled, and finished by hand
✝ Each piece is unique due to natural timber variation and pairing
From & For
The Onesimus the Freed Strung Cross reflects transformation and unity—two distinct timbers brought together into one form. It is designed as a quiet reminder of Christ’s presence, His sacrifice, and the freedom found in Him.
Whether worn or kept close, it serves as a simple, lasting point of return in a busy world.
✝ Handmade in Australia
✝ Individually crafted by hand
✝ Every piece is unique
