{"product_id":"gold-plated-our-lady-of-guadalupe-oval-medal-velvet-choker","title":"Gold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Oval Medal Velvet Choker Necklace, Adjustable 20\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\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\u003eOur Lady of Guadalupe, oval, with beaded border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInscription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN.S.D. DE GUADALUPE DE MEXICO A 1804\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReverse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, plain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium: 1.30 x 0.98 in\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, down to choker length\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 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.\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\u003eWho is Our Lady of Guadalupe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the inscription on the medal say?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this part of your Guadalupe 1804 collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an accessible gold-plated medal made in Spain with the 1804 inscription and a plain back. We cast our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-guadalupe-necklace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGuadalupe 1804 collection\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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 sits close to 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\u003eHow is this different from your other Guadalupe velvet necklace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace features an oval medal with a beaded border and the 1804 inscription, and it comes with four interchangeable velvet bands. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-virgen-de-guadalupe-necklace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGold-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e features a different medal design and is also available on a paperclip chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a smaller version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-plated-dainty-virgen-de-guadalupe-medal-velvet-choker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDainty Virgen de Guadalupe Medal Velvet Choker\u003c\/a\u003e features a delicate 0.79-inch medal with a clean design and no inscription, on the same velvet bands.\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.\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\/gold-guadalupe-necklace\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-guadalupe-necklace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGuadalupe 1804 Collection in Solid Gold and Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-guadalupe-bracelet\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-guadalupe-bracelet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSilver-Plated Guadalupe Velvet Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-plated-large-scapular-medal-velvet-choker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGold-Plated Scapular Medal Velvet Choker\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":51510060122359,"sku":"M-1166","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/3258\/7148\/files\/gold-plated-our-lady-of-guadalupe-oval-medal-velvet-choker-necklace-adjustable-20-5910065.png?v=1793213591","url":"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/products\/gold-plated-our-lady-of-guadalupe-oval-medal-velvet-choker","provider":"Guadalupe Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}