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Miraculous Medal
The Miraculous Pendant
Growing up under Mary's gaze
Given by a godmother on the day of baptism, this medal will grow up with the child, a first bond with Mary.
Discover what it means- Your devotion, worn openly every day
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
Or 3 interest-free payments of £26.66 with Klarnasubject to eligibility
Order processed within 24 hours on business days
- 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
The Miraculous Medal, with the Virgin Mary's open arms, on a fine cable chain. Small, bright and made for every day.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- High polish, in silver or gold-tone PVD plating
- Chain
- Cable chain
- Length
- 45 cm + 5 cm extender
- Pendant size
- 25 mm height, 16 mm width
- Symbol
- Virgin Mary, Miraculous Medal
- Weight
- 5.7 g
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The medal is small, 25 x 16 mm and 5.7 g, with a 45 cm cable chain and 5 cm extender. At 45 cm it sits just below the collarbone, where it can be worn every day under a blouse or over a simple top; at 50 cm it drops slightly lower over a crew neck.
The high-polish stainless steel, in silver or a gold-tone PVD finish, can be worn in the shower. It is a traditional gift from a mother or godmother at a baptism (kept until the child is older), a first communion, a confirmation, or for Mother's Day.
Questions
Is the 25 x 16 mm Miraculous Pendant small enough for a first communicant?
Yes. It is a small, light medal (the whole necklace weighs 5.7 g) that suits a child and can be worn for life. Young children should wear necklaces under supervision.
Where does the Miraculous Pendant sit at 45 and at 50 cm?
At 45 cm (about 18 in) it rests just below the collarbone. With the 5 cm extender it drops to 50 cm, on the upper chest.
How durable is the gold PVD finish on the Miraculous Pendant?
Durable for daily wear: PVD is a gold-colored coating bonded to the stainless steel. Perfume, chlorine and scratching are still what wear it over time, so put it on after them.
Who designed the Miraculous Medal?
The design comes from the visions of Saint Catherine Labouré, a Daughter of Charity, in Paris in 1830; the first medals were struck in 1832.
What do the rays from Mary's hands on the Miraculous Medal mean?
Graces. Saint Catherine Labouré described them as the graces Mary obtains for those who ask her, which is why she is shown with open hands.
Is it a good baptism gift?
Yes, as a keepsake for the child to wear when older, since necklaces are not recommended for babies. Many families give it at baptism for exactly that reason.
The prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
Words on the Miraculous Medal, from the vision of Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris, 1830
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 and activity: Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.
- 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 two faces of Mary's medal
The Miraculous Medal has two faces. On the front, Mary stands on a globe with rays falling from her open hands, which Saint Catherine Labouré understood as the graces given to those who ask for them. On the back of the traditional medal, the letter M is topped by a cross, with two hearts below: the Sacred Heart of Jesus crowned with thorns and the Immaculate Heart of Mary pierced by a sword. Twelve stars circle the whole. This small pendant, 25 by 16 mm, shows Mary with open arms in polished silver or gold...
Giving it as a gift
Mothers and godmothers often give it at baptism, so the child grows up with it. It also suits a first communion, a confirmation or Mother's Day.
