Mens Crosses have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. The crucifix has been a 'jewelry' item for centuries now among the religious, but with the addition of diamonds and gold they have taken on a whole new dimension.

That's not to say they still don't have any deeper significance – everyone knows that hip hop and Christianity are tightly linked – but they have become a status symbol, some might say paradoxically.

You'll rarely see a Jay Z or a 50 Cent or any of the other modern moguls without Mens Crosses on when performing these days as they've become a hip hop jewelry must-have. But it's not just a hip hop trend either – you can get some excellent understated solid gold, silver or stainless steel crosses too.