A dainty Virgen de Guadalupe medal, worn close to the neck on a soft velvet choker. This gold-plated Virgin Mary necklace is made in Spain in the tradition of Spanish devotional jewelry, a delicate, discreet way to keep La Morenita with you every day.

About the Design

The small oval medal, 0.79 by 0.59 inches, shows the Virgen de Guadalupe in her traditional image, standing on the crescent moon and surrounded by rays of light, framed by a thin raised border. Its clean, inscription-free design keeps the focus on her image. The back is smooth and plain. The medal is finished with a 10-micron 24K gold plating, a generous layer for a plated piece, in a soft matte gold finish that brings out the detail of the relief. It hangs on a flat, 0.39-inch-wide elastic velvet band that adjusts up to 20 inches with a sliding gold-plated ring so that you can wear it close to the neck as a choker or a little lower. The necklace arrives on a black velvet band, with three additional bands in garnet, aqua, and navy blue included.

About the Devotion

In December 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac, in what is now Mexico City. As a sign for the bishop, she left her image on his tilma, the cloak that is still venerated today at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She appeared as a mother, speaking to Juan Diego with tenderness and asking that a church be built where she could show her love to all who came to her. The Church celebrates her feast on December 12 and honors her as Patroness of the Americas. Worn with faith, her medal is not a charm but a sacramental, a reminder to entrust yourself to her care and to follow her Son.

Specifications

Who This Is For

For women who love the Virgen de Guadalupe and prefer a small, understated piece they can wear every day. Pair it with the matching velvet bracelet for a coordinated look. A meaningful gift for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, Mother's Day or Día de las Madres, Confirmation, or a daughter, sister, or friend who keeps her faith close.

Care Instructions

Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising, since water and sweat wear down gold plating and can stiffen velvet. Keep perfume, lotion, and cleaning products away from the medal. Store the necklace and spare velvet bands flat in the gift box, away from direct sunlight, to protect the velvet colors. Wipe the medal gently with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid polishing cloths, which can alter the matte finish. Avoid overstretching the band.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Virgen de Guadalupe?

The Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe, is the title given to the Virgin Mary for her 1531 appearance to Saint Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac in Mexico. Her image, left on Juan Diego's tilma, is kept at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The Church celebrates her feast on December 12 and honors her as Patroness of the Americas.

How small is the medal?

The medal measures 0.79 by 0.59 inches. It is delicate and discreet, ideal for everyday wear or for someone who prefers a subtle piece.

Is there a larger version?

Yes. Our Gold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Oval Medal Velvet Choker features a larger 1.30-inch medal with a decorative border and the traditional inscription "N.S.D. GUADALUPE DE MEXICO A. 1804," on the same velvet bands.

Is there a matching bracelet?

Yes. Our Gold-Plated Virgen de Guadalupe Medal Velvet Bracelet features the same Virgen de Guadalupe medal design on the same velvet bands so that you can wear them together as a coordinated set.

Can I wear it as a choker?

Yes. The sliding gold-plated ring adjusts the velvet band, so the medal sits close to the base of the neck as a choker, or lower, up to 20 inches.

Which velvet band colors are included?

The necklace arrives mounted on a black velvet band, with three additional bands in garnet, aqua, and navy blue included in the box. Some photos show other band colors for styling only.

How do I change the velvet band?

Untie the knot at the end of the band, slide off the ring and medal, then thread the new band through the medal and ring in the same order, and tie the ends again.

Is this necklace solid gold?

No. The medal is made of a metal alloy with a 10-micron 24K gold plating in a matte finish. Ten microns is a thick layer for plated jewelry, which helps the gold last with everyday wear. It is designed as an accessible devotional piece.

Can I wear it in water?

We recommend removing it before showering or swimming to protect the gold plating and the velvet.

Is the necklace blessed?

Our pieces are not sold blessed. Any priest or deacon can bless it for you.

The Guadalupe Gifts Promise

Guadalupe Gifts® is a family company founded by the Valerio family in Weston, Florida. We choose every piece with the same care we bring to our own faith, drawing on the devotional craftsmanship traditions of Mexico, Spain, and beyond. We describe our materials honestly, so you always know exactly what you are wearing.

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Continue Your Devotion

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• Gold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Oval Medal Velvet Choker
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About Guadalupe Gifts

Guadalupe Gifts brings Catholic devotional jewelry and sacred art to families who want to carry their faith every day.