Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal with Curb Chain Necklace, 24" (22.25 MM)

Probably the most popular-selling medal of all time. In 1830, the Virgin Mary appeared to a nun named Sister (now Saint) Catherine Laboure in Paris and showed her a vision of this exact medal which she directed to be struck and distributed. The front depicts an image of Mary inside an oval frame, standing upon a globe, wearing many rings of different colors, most of which show rays of light over the globe. Around the margin of the frame are the words “O Mary! conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!" The back features an ‘M’ surmounted by a cross, with two hearts and twelve stars. The large letter "M" symbolizes Mary as Mother, Mediatrix; the cross and bar is for Jesus' cross of redemption; the 12 stars represent the 12 apostles, who formed the first Church; the left heart is the Sacred Heart, who died for our sins; the right heart is the Immaculate Heart, who intercedes for us; and the flames represent the burning love Jesus and Mary have for us.

It’s fitting this is finely crafted in silver, since the spiritual meaning of silver symbolizes strength, spirit, grace, divinity, wisdom and purity. Sterling silver is reflective and mirrors the soul, it is said it brings calm and balance to the wearer. Shaman believe silver gives the wearer protection from negativity and evil; it is known as the metal of love and healing. Sterling Silver is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Copper is silver's best companion since it improves the hardness and durability of silver, yet allows the silver to retain its beautiful color.

The rising price of silver makes this, quite simply, a great investment all around.

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