Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas, worn close at the neck on a soft velvet choker. This silver-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 in cool-toned antique silver.

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, beneath a crown and framed by a ring of small floral motifs and a faceted edge. Around the image runs the inscription "N.S.D. GUADALUPE DE MEXICO A. 1804." The back is smooth and plain. The medal is finished with a 10-micron silver plating, a generous layer for a plated piece, in an antique silver finish: the recesses are darkened so the image, the inscription, and the border 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 devoted to La Morenita who prefer the look of silver and 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 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 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. 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 silver-plated medal made in Spain with the 1804 inscription and a plain back. Our Guadalupe 1804 collection is cast in Mexico from the original 1804 mold in solid 14K gold and in sterling silver with 14K gold bezels, with the traditional inscription on the reverse and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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.

Is it available in gold?

Yes. The same medal is available as the Gold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Oval Medal Velvet Choker, with 24K gold plating in a matte finish.

Is there a smaller version?

Yes. Our Silver-Plated 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.

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 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

• Gold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Oval Medal Velvet Choker
• Silver-Plated Guadalupe Velvet Bracelet
• Guadalupe 1804 Collection in Solid Gold and Silver

About Guadalupe Gifts

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