A dainty medal of the Virgen de Guadalupe, worn close at the neck on a soft velvet choker. This silver-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, in the cool tone of antique silver.

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 features a 10-micron silver plating, a generous layer for a plated piece, in an antique silver finish: the background is darkened so Our Lady and her rays stand out in bright silver. It hangs on a flat, 0.39-inch-wide elastic velvet band that adjusts up to 20 inches with a sliding silver-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, prefer the look of silver, and want 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 plating and can stiffen velvet. Keep perfume, lotion, and cleaning products away from the medal. Silver naturally darkens over time, so store the necklace and spare velvet bands flat in the gift box, away from air, humidity, and direct sunlight. Wipe the medal gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid silver dips and polishing cloths, which can remove the darkened antique finish that gives the medal its depth. 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 Silver-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 it available in gold?

Yes. The same medal is available as the Gold-Plated Dainty Virgen de Guadalupe Medal Velvet Choker, with 24K gold plating in a matte finish.

Is there a matching bracelet?

Yes. Our Silver-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.

Is this necklace sterling silver?

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

Can I wear it as a choker?

Yes. The sliding silver-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.

Can I wear it in water?

We recommend removing it before showering or swimming to protect the silver 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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About Guadalupe Gifts

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