Many individuals look at the sideways cross as a symbol of Jesus achieving salvation of his people. When his work is finished, the cross had been down, and he no longer had to carry the weight of the cross. Some individuals believe that it symbolizes one’s choice to accept God and His teachings, while others believe it is a symbol of earth lying between Heaven and Hell, representing the struggle of humanity to live according to the word of God. a contemporary twist to the classic cross necklace.