French Miraculous Medal Necklace, Artisan Sterling Silver w/ Freshwater Pearl

French Miraculous Medal Necklace, Artisan Sterling Silver w/ Freshwater Pearl details:

• Size: Medal: 0.5″ wide x 0.75″ height; Chain: 18″
• Authenticity: Medal sourced directly from The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Rue du Bac in Paris, France, genuine Freshwater Pearl
• Handmade in the US: Prayerfully made with love by the skilled artisan who owns Luxe & Linked
• Quality: The Sterling Silver Chain is significantly more durable for everyday wear and is generally hypoallergenic (less likely to cause allergic reactions) 
• Meaning: FRONT: The message written in French around the front of the Miraculous Medal translates to: “O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Mary stands upon the globe as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her feet crush the serpent to proclaim that Satan and all his followers are helpless before her (Gn. 3:15). The year 1830 was the year the Blessed Mother gave the design of the Miraculous Medal to St. Catherine. The reference to “Mary conceived without sin” supports the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary — referring to Mary being sinless, “full of grace,” and “blessed among women” (Lk. 1:28).BACK: The Cross and the letter M symbolize the close relationship of Mary to the suffering, passion, and death of her Son. The cross can symbolize Christ and our redemption, with the bar under the cross a sign of the earth and the Altar, for it is on the Altar at Mass that the Sacrifice of Calvary continues to be present in the world today. The M signifies “Mary” and “Mother.” The interweaving of Mary’s initial and the cross shows Mary’s close involvement with Jesus and our world. In this, we see Mary’s part in our salvation and her role as Mother of the Church. Beneath the Cross, bar, and the M are two hearts side‐by‐side: the Sacred Heart of Jesus crowned with thorns and the Immaculate Heart of Mary pierced by a sword. The two hearts represent the love of Jesus and Mary for us. The twelve stars signify the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, who represent the entire Church as it surrounds Mary. They also recall the vision of Saint John, writer of the Book of Revelation (12:1), in which “a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of 12 stars.”
  Source: Miraculousmedal.org
• Product Care: Basic care to protect your jewelry. Keep perfumes and cosmetics away to prevent dulling. store pieces away from direct sunlight to avoid fading, remove necklaces and bracelets before bed to prevent damage, and protect your jewelry from bumps and scratches during daily activities. With a bit of love and care, your jewelry will continue to bring you joy and serve as a beautiful reminder of your faith.