Ichthus Fish Pendant

Early Christians used the fish as a quiet sign between believers, and the same two crossed arcs form this pendant. It is cut from stainless steel, five-eighths of an inch wide and just over an inch long, with a smooth outline and no lettering. The opening is on the reverse.

A back opening keeps the front face clean, which matters if you want a name engraved there later. Capacity runs to about a quarter of a cubic inch, a keepsake share only, so pair it with a full-size urn for the rest of the ashes. The outline is understated enough that people who want their faith private rather than announced tend to choose it over a cross.

• Rear opening leaves the front clear for engraving
• A jeweler can seal the threads permanently with a drop of adhesive
• Comes with a chain sized for everyday wear