The smallest medal we make, and the whole apparition still fits on it.
The Virgin Mary Pendant is 22.5mm by 15mm — smaller than a thumbnail — and takes a chain of only 2.5mm. At 6g in 18K it is the lightest piece in the catalogue by a wide margin, and it is built for someone who wants the image close rather than visible.
Inside a plain raised rim, the field carries the full apparition composition: Our Lady standing frontally, veiled, in a long mantle with her hands joined at her breast, on a bank of clouds, with rays fanning out behind her from head height to the edge of the oval on both sides. Below the clouds the ground is worked into a fine textured landscape.
Fitting a standing figure, cloud, a full ray burst and a landscape into 22.5mm is the entire achievement of this piece. Everything is cut in low relief and satin-finished, because at this scale deep carving would collapse into noise and polish would wash it out.
The reverse is plain and polished smooth — enough room for initials or a date, which is what most people do with a medal this size.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Full Composition at 22.5mm – Figure, clouds, ray burst and landscape all inside the oval
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Our Lightest Pendant – 6g in 18K, sized to wear under a collar
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Low Satin Relief – Cut shallow on purpose so it stays legible at this scale
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Engravable Reverse – Back left plain and polished smooth
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Solid Gold Throughout – No stones and no plating
Chain not included.
Made to order, turnaround time is typically 2-4 weeks.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
22.5mm × 15mm (0.89” × 0.59”), not including bail |
| Chain Fit |
Up to 2.5mm |
| Reverse |
Plain polished, suitable for engraving |
| Chain |
Not included |
Estimated Weight by Purity
| Purity |
Approx. Weight |
| 10K |
4.5g |
| 14K |
5.1g |
| 18K |
6.0g |
| 22K |
7.0g |
| 24K |
7.5g |
Approximate Weight Notice
Due to the handcrafted nature of our jewelry and natural variations in gold alloys, listed weights are approximate. Minor differences may occur from piece to piece. These variations are a normal part of fine jewelry production and reflect the individuality of each item. For any changes or questions, please use the "Custom Work" page.
