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Angel wings
The Folded Wings
On the hard days, you are not left alone
As a child she prayed to her guardian angel every night. Now life is hard, and two folded wings remind her she is not alone.
Two folded wings: the guardian angel who quietly watches over each of us.
For a goddaughter at confirmation, a mother on Mother's Day, or a friend missing a loved one.
Two folded wings: the guardian angel who quietly watches over each of us.
Some days feel heavy and lonely. Two small wings to remember that someone is watching over you.
On the hard days, you are not left alone
For a goddaughter at confirmation, a mother on Mother's Day, or a friend missing a loved one.
- Protection you keep on you, wherever you go
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
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- Free shippingTracked to your door
- 30-day returnsEasy & simple
- 1-year warrantyAgainst defects
Size guide
Where it sits
- 40 cm (16")Choker
- 45 cm (18")Collarbone
- 50 cm (20")Just below the collarbone
- 55 cm (22")Upper chest
- 60 cm (24")Mid-chest
- 70 cm (28")Over clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few centimetres of freedom.
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
- Take a string or a shoelace and mark on it the length you are considering, for example 50 cm (20").
- Hold the two marks together at the back of your neck, wearing the kind of top you usually wear.
- Look in a mirror: the lowest point of the string is where the chain will sit.
- Too high or too low? Try 5 cm (2") more or less: that is one size up or down.
Already own a chain you like? Lay it flat, clasp closed, and measure it end to end. A broad neck or chest makes every length sit a little higher.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm (3.4") long: count how many fit along your strip.
Still unsure? Ask us, a real person replies within 24 hours.
Product details
Two small feathered wings folded together, on a fine cable chain. A discreet sign of the guardian angel who keeps watch.
- Material
- Alloy
- Finish
- Gold tone or silver tone
- Length
- 45 cm + 5 cm extender
- Pendant size
- 18 x 16 mm
- Symbol
- Guardian angel wings
- Chain
- 45 cm + 5 cm extender
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The pendant is small, 18 x 16 mm, on a fine cable chain of 45 cm with a 5 cm extender. At 45 cm it sits just below the collarbone, delicate with a V-neck, a blouse or a simple dress; at 50 cm it drops a little lower over a crew neck. It also layers easily with a small cross.
The alloy pendant should be kept away from water and perfume, so take it off before a shower or a swim. Choose gold tone or silver tone. It is a gentle gift for a goddaughter's confirmation, Mother's Day, or a friend missing a loved one.
Questions
Is the 18 x 16 mm Folded Wings pendant noticeable from a distance?
Not much. It is a small, finely lined pendant that sits flat at the collarbone, closer to a discreet sign than a statement piece.
How do I wear The Folded Wings at 45 or at 50 cm?
Close the clasp at the end of the chain for 45 cm (about 18 in), or along the 5 cm extender for up to 50 cm (about 20 in). The shorter setting keeps the wings at the collarbone.
What do angel wings mean in Christian jewelry?
They recall the guardian angel that, in Christian tradition, God gives to each person. Many also wear them in memory of a loved one.
Why give The Folded Wings to someone missing a loved one?
Many Christians see folded wings as a sign of the guardian angel's quiet care. Given after a loss, the pendant tells them you are thinking of them without needing words.
Does the gold or silver tone of The Folded Wings wear off with water?
It can, over time. The pendant is alloy with a gold-tone or silver-tone finish, so keep it dry and away from perfume.
Can I layer it with a cross?
Yes. Pair it with a small cross on a chain about 5 cm longer, so the wings and the cross hang separately.
Gift for a grieving mother who lost a baby, Christian
There are no right words for this, so please do not hunt for an explanation. She does not need one. What she may need is someone who says her baby's name, and goes on saying it. "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart" (Psalm 34:18). If you would like to give her something, the Winged Heart is a heart held between two wings, given by those who mourn a child. Write very little: "I am so sorry. I will remember with you." Then remember, on the date, every year. You can have it sent straight to her door.
My best friend died of cancer at 34. We texted literally every day for 15 years. Everyone is checking on her husband and her parents, which is right, but I feel like I don't have a right to be this wrecked.
You have every right. Fifteen years of daily words is a kind of covenant, even if no one ever gave it a name. Friends rarely get a place in the front pew, but David wept over Jonathan, and Scripture wrote it down (2 Samuel 1:26). Your grief is in good company. The Folded Wings, is a necklace of two small wings for someone missing a loved one, a sign that neither of you is unattended. When the hour you would have texted comes around, touch it and pray for her by name. Then tell one person how bad it really is. You should not be alone with this.
The prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Angel of God, the traditional prayer to the guardian angel
Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on every order. Your order is processed within 24 hours on business days, then shipped with tracking.
Every order arrives in our signature gift box, with a microfiber cloth to keep your piece shining.
- OrderToday
- ProcessedWithin 24 hours
- DeliveredTo your door, tracked
Returns. You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging.
1-year warranty & care
Covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects: a clasp that fails, a stone that falls out without impact, a structural defect. Send your order number and 3 to 4 photos and we ship a replacement once your claim is approved, with no return needed. Full warranty
- Daily wear: Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.
- Water: Take it off before swimming or showering to keep the finish bright.
- Storage: Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Cleaning: Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.
Its meaning
The guardian angel
Christian tradition holds that God gives each person a guardian angel, who watches over them from the beginning of life until death.
Jesus speaks of the angels of the little ones, who always see the face of the Father (Matthew 18:10), and the Church keeps the feast of the Guardian Angels on October 2. Two folded wings stand for that quiet presence, close but unseen. Many learn the prayer "Angel of God, my guardian dear" young and keep it all their lives. This small alloy pendant shows two feathered wings with engraved lines, in gold...
Giving it as a gift
For a goddaughter at her confirmation, a mother on Mother's Day, or a friend going through a hard time. It is also a gentle gift of sympathy for someone missing a loved one.
