{"product_id":"14k-gold-plated-sterling-silver-miraculous-medal-necklace-bright-blue-enamel-18","title":"14K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal Necklace, Bright Blue Enamel, Rue du Bac, Paris (18\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1830, at the Chapel on Rue du Bac in Paris, Our Lady showed Saint Catherine Labouré the design of a medal and promised great graces to all who wear it with confidence. This Miraculous Medal brings that design to life in bright blue enamel over sterling silver, finished in 14K gold and made in France for a lifetime of daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front shows Our Lady standing on the globe, rays of grace streaming from her open hands, framed by the original French prayer: \u003cem\u003e\"Ô Marie, conçue sans péché, priez pour nous qui avons recours à vous\"\u003c\/em\u003e (O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee). The reverse carries the letter M surmounted by a cross, the twelve stars, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus beside the Immaculate Heart of Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivid blue enamel covers both sides and is framed by a thin gold rim, so the relief catches the light from every angle. The medal is small and delicate, made to be worn every day close to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Miraculous Medal is one of the most widely worn sacramentals in the Church. Its front honors the Immaculate Conception, which the Church defined as dogma in 1854. Its reverse unites the Cross, Mary, and the two Hearts, a reminder that Our Lady always leads us to her Son. Blue has long been Mary's color in Catholic art, a sign of her purity and of the heavens she points us toward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterling silver (925), 14K gold-plated, with bright blue enamel on both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.51 x 0.37 in (without bail)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in, gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedal made in France, sourced at the shop of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Rue du Bac, Paris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite jewelry gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lasting gift for First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism, RCIA and OCIA candidates, Mother's Day, and anyone devoted to Our Lady. Its small size makes it a natural choice for everyday wear, for layering with other necklaces, and for younger wearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid contact with perfume, lotions, chlorine, and salt water. Remove before sleeping, swimming, or exercising. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth, and store it in its gift box to protect the enamel and gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this medal made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is sterling silver (925) plated in 14K gold, with bright blue enamel on both sides. The 18-inch chain is gold-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from your gold-plated blue enamel medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal is made on a sterling silver base with a 14K gold finish, while our gold-plated version is made on a base metal. The precious metal base gives this piece greater durability and long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this medal made in France?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The medal is made in France and sourced at the shop of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Rue du Bac in Paris, the site of the 1830 apparitions. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 0.51 x 0.37 in without the bail, roughly the size of a fingertip. It is a small, discreet medal suited to daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the medal come blessed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We recommend asking any priest to bless it. The blessing takes only a moment, and many parishes bless religious articles after Mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Guadalupe Gifts Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valerio family runs Guadalupe Gifts® from Weston, Florida. Rooted in the Mexican tradition of devotional craftsmanship, we choose every piece for its authenticity, its beauty, and its place in Catholic devotion, and we describe every material honestly. Hence, you know exactly what you are giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/pages\/return-exchanges\"\u003eReturns and Exchanges policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Your Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/collections\/rue-du-bac-miraculous-medals\"\u003eRue du Bac Miraculous Medals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/collections\/catholic-jewelry-for-women\"\u003eCatholic Jewelry for Women\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/collections\/gifts-for-confirmation\"\u003eCatholic Confirmation Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/collections\/baptism-gifts-for-girls\"\u003eBaptism Gifts for Girls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Guadalupe Gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe Gifts offers Catholic devotional jewelry and sacred art sourced from the places where these devotions began: the Chapel on Rue du Bac in Paris, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, and fine Mexican jewelers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRANCE","offers":[{"title":"One Piece","offer_id":52125230399735,"sku":"RB-MMSSBrightBlue","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Buy 2, Get 1 Free (3 pieces)","offer_id":52125230432503,"sku":"RB-MMSSBrightBlue2","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/3258\/7148\/files\/14k-gold-plated-sterling-silver-miraculous-medal-necklace-bright-blue-enamel-rue-du-bac-paris-18-6365351.png?v=1794321250","url":"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/products\/14k-gold-plated-sterling-silver-miraculous-medal-necklace-bright-blue-enamel-18","provider":"Guadalupe Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}