Sterling Silver Round St. Raphael Necklace, 18" (15MM)

St. Raphael is the patron of travelers, the blind, nurses, physicians, and matchmakers. In the Gospel of John, he is the angel stirring the water at the healing pool of Bethesda. Raphael appears disguised as the travelling companion of Tobit's son, Tobiah, calling himself "Azarias the son of the great Ananias". During the journey, the archangel's protective influence includes the binding of a demon in the desert of upper Egypt. After returning and healing the blind Tobit, Azarias makes himself known as "the angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord." On a corner of Venice's famous Doge's Palace, there is a relief depicting Raphael holding a scroll on which is written: Efficia fretum quietum (“Keep the Gulf quiet”). On July 8, 1497, when Vasco Da Gama set forth from Lisbon to sail to India, the flagship was named the St. Raphael.

It’s fitting this is finely crafted in silver, since the spiritual meaning of silver symbolizes strength, spirit, grace, divinity, wisdom and purity. This can be worn as a symbol of your faith as your favorite fashion statement. 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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