A small golden heart crowned with flame and a cross, with an elastic velvet cord for every day of your week. This gold-plated Sacred Heart bracelet, known in Spain as a detente, arrives on a black elastic velvet cord with three more cords in navy blue, garnet, and aqua, so you can keep the Heart of Jesus close while matching whatever you wear. Made in Spain in the tradition of Spanish devotional jewelry.

About the Design

The centerpiece is a sculpted Sacred Heart finished in 24K gold plating with a warm matte texture. A crown of thorns wraps the heart, the wound of the lance marks its side, and the flame of divine love rises to a small Latin cross. The heart rides on a soft, flat elastic velvet cord, 0.4 inches wide, that stretches to slip on and adjusts with a sliding gold-plated ring. Four interchangeable elastic velvet cords are included, so one heart becomes four different looks. Changing colors is simple: untie the knot, move the heart and ring to a new cord, and tie it again.

About the Devotion

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus grew through the revelations to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century, who encouraged the faithful to keep an image of the Heart of Jesus close. The small badge known as the detente spread from that devotion, traditionally inscribed "Detente, el Corazón de Jesús está conmigo" ("Stop, the Heart of Jesus is with me"). In Spain and across Latin America, Sacred Heart pieces in this style are still lovingly called detentes. Worn with faith, it is not a charm against harm but a reminder to place each day in the hands of Christ. Read more about the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our Catholic Journal.

What's Included

• Gold-plated Sacred Heart centerpiece with sliding gold-plated ring, mounted on a black elastic velvet cord.
• Three additional elastic velvet cords in navy blue, garnet, and aqua
• White jewelry gift box

Specifications

Who This Is For

For the woman who keeps the Sacred Heart enthroned at home and wants that devotion with her through the day, from the office to Sunday Mass. A meaningful gift for Mother's Day, Confirmation, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (celebrated in June most years), or anyone who keeps the First Friday devotion.

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 heart. Store the bracelet and spare elastic velvet cords flat in the gift box, away from direct sunlight, to protect the velvet colors. Wipe the centerpiece gently with a soft,t dry cloth. Avoid overstretching the elastic cords when putting them on or taking them off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Sacred Heart detente?

A detente is a small image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus worn or carried as a sign of trust in His love. The name comes from the traditional Spanish inscription "Detente, el Corazón de Jesús está conmigo." Today the word is also used for Sacred Heart jewelry in this style.

Which elastic velvet cord colors come with the bracelet?

The bracelet arrives mounted on a black elastic velvet cord, with three additional elastic velvet cords in navy blue, garnet, and aqua included in the box.

How do I change the elastic velvet cord?

Untie the knot at the ends of the cord, slide the sliding ring and the heart off, then thread them onto the new cord in the same order and tie the ends again. It takes about a minute.

How do I adjust the bracelet?

Each elastic velvet cord measures 7 inches and stretches up to 7.5 inches to slip over your hand. The gold-plated ring slides along the cord to tighten or loosen the fit, so it sits comfortably on most adult wrists.

Is this bracelet solid gold?

No. The heart is made of a metal alloy with a 24K gold plating in a matte finish. It is designed as an accessible devotional piece for everyday wear.

What is the difference between the gold and silver versions?

Both share the same Spanish-made Sacred Heart design. This version features 24K gold plating with a warm matte finish and includes four interchangeable elastic velvet cords. The silver-plated Sacred Heart bracelet features the same heart in a cooler silver tone and comes on a single elastic velvet cord in your choice of color.

Is there a smaller version of this bracelet?

Yes. The mini Sacred Heart charm bracelet has a dainty 0.7 x 0.5 inch heart on a double black elastic cord, for a more delicate look. This full-size bracelet has a larger 1.2 x 0.7 inch Sacred Heart and includes four interchangeable velvet cords.

Can I wear it in water?

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

Is the bracelet blessed?

Our pieces are not sold blessed. Any priest can bless it for you, and many customers bring their new pieces to their parish priest after Mass.

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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About Guadalupe Gifts

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