I bought this cross because the color green is similar to the school colors of the Sandy Hook elementary school in Conn.  I wanted to carry something with me to remind me of the overwhelming strength that so many individuals have shown both during and after the events of December 14, 2012.  The cross is just the right size, it arrived on time (early in fact), and was very nicely packaged.  It could be given as a gift "as is" the way it was packaged.  I may wear it around my neck, I may hang it from my car mirror, I am not sure yet.  But, I am very glad to have it to hold in to.