{"product_id":"gold-plated-large-scapular-medal-velvet-choker","title":"Gold-Plated Large Scapular Medal Velvet Choker Necklace, Mount Carmel \u0026 Sacred Heart, Adjustable 20\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large scapular medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, worn close to the neck on a soft velvet choker. This gold-plated scapular medal necklace is made in Spain in the tradition of Spanish devotional jewelry, a bold, elegant way to carry one of the Church's most beloved Marian devotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.38-inch round medal shows Our Lady of Mount Carmel, crowned and holding the crowned Christ Child, who offers the scapular. The reverse shows the Sacred Heart of Jesus, crowned with a halo and radiating light. 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 fine relief of both images. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is one of the most cherished sacramentals of the Church. Worn by Carmelites for centuries and by countless lay Catholics, it is a sign of consecration to Mary and of trust in her maternal protection. In 1910, Pope Saint Pius X allowed the faithful already enrolled in the scapular to wear a blessed scapular medal in its place, provided it bears the Sacred Heart of Jesus on one side and an image of Our Lady on the other, as this medal does. Worn with faith, the scapular is not a charm but a sacramental, a reminder to live as a child of Mary, close to her Son.\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\u003eScapular medal: Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the front, Sacred Heart of Jesus on the reverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.38 in, round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase metal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24K gold plating, 10 microns, on the medal and rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat elastic velvet band, 0.39 in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBand colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack (mounted), with garnet, aqua, and navy blue included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable up to 20 in with a sliding ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpain\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\u003eFor women devoted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel who want a scapular medal that stands out. A meaningful gift for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16, Mother's Day, Confirmation, or anyone who wants to wear the scapular as a visible sign of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this scapular medal replace the cloth Brown Scapular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, under certain conditions. Since 1910, those already enrolled in the Brown Scapular by a priest may wear a blessed scapular medal in its place. The medal must show the Sacred Heart of Jesus on one side and an image of Our Lady on the other, as this one does. The Church still encourages wearing the cloth scapular whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it as a choker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sliding gold-plated ring adjusts the velvet band so the medal can sit close at the base of the neck as a choker, or lower, up to 20 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich velvet band colors are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace arrives mounted on a black velvet band, with three additional bands in garnet, aqua, and navy blue included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I change the velvet band?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this necklace solid gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it in water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend removing it before showering or swimming to protect the gold plating and the velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the necklace blessed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces are not sold blessed. Any priest or deacon can bless it for you. If you plan to wear it in place of the cloth scapular, ask a priest to bless it after your enrollment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Guadalupe Gifts Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/pages\/return-exchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReturns and Exchanges policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Your Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-statues-gifts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-statues-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOur Lady of Mount Carmel Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brown-scapular-bracelet-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrown Scapular Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-filled-french-scapular-medal-necklace-16mm-18-box-chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGold-Filled French Scapular Medal Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Guadalupe Gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe Gifts brings Catholic devotional jewelry and sacred art to families who want to carry their faith every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPAIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51509649473783,"sku":"MD-1010","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/3258\/7148\/files\/gold-plated-large-scapular-medal-velvet-choker-necklace-mount-carmel-sacred-heart-adjustable-20-9604934.png?v=1793203871","url":"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/products\/gold-plated-large-scapular-medal-velvet-choker","provider":"Guadalupe Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}