Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas, worn close to the neck on a soft velvet choker. This gold-plated Our Lady of Guadalupe necklace is made in Spain in the tradition of Spanish devotional jewelry. This elegant oval medal carries her image with you every day.

About the Design

The medium oval medal, 1.30 by 0.98 inches, shows Our Lady of Guadalupe in her traditional image, standing on the crescent moon and surrounded by rays of light, framed by a finely beaded border. Around the edge runs the inscription "N.S.D. DE GUADALUPE DE MEXICO A 1804." 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 devoted to La Morenita who want to wear her image in a way that feels both traditional and modern. 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 mother or grandmother who has always kept her 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 Our Lady of Guadalupe?

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the title given to the Virgin Mary for her appearances to Saint Juan Diego in 1531 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.

What does the inscription on the medal say?

The inscription reads "N.S.D. DE GUADALUPE DE MEXICO A 1804." N.S.D. stands for "Nuestra Señora De," so the inscription names Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de México, Our Lady of Guadalupe of Mexico, with the year 1804.

Is this part of your Guadalupe 1804 collection?

No. This is an accessible gold-plated medal made in Spain with the 1804 inscription and a plain back. We cast our Guadalupe 1804 collection in Mexico from the original 1804 mold in solid 14K gold and sterling silver with 14K gold bezels, with the traditional inscription on the reverse and a Certificate of Authenticity.

How big is the medal?

This is the medium size, measuring 1.30 by 0.98 inches. It is large enough to show the full image of Our Lady clearly, while staying comfortable and elegant as a choker for everyday wear.

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.

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.

How is this different from your other Guadalupe velvet necklace?

This necklace features an oval medal with a beaded border and the 1804 inscription, and it comes with four interchangeable velvet bands. Our Gold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Necklace features a different medal design and is also available on a paperclip chain.

Is there a smaller version?

Yes. Our Dainty Virgen de Guadalupe Medal Velvet Choker features a delicate 0.79-inch medal with a clean design and no inscription, on the same velvet bands.

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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About Guadalupe Gifts

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