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The Majestic Mary Magdalen a la Sainte-Baum is paired with Amethyst gemstones and chrysoprase accents AND our Lourdes Illumination Necklace for a beautiful tribute to the holy women - Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene. The Majestic Mary Magdalene medal shows a contemplative Mary Magdalene looking toward the heavens with the mountains of Baum in the background. A skull sits to her right reminding us of our mortality and memorializing her feast day on on July 22nd. A small crowned Sterling Silver Sacred Heart sits at the center that meets the Magdalene Medallion, a tiny fleur de lis and droplets of tear shaped crystal fringe. The tiny fleur de lis can be easily moved to the back of the medal to show just the details of the rare medallion. This listing if for both necklaces (which are also available for purchase separately), at an exceptional price.
The Magdalene's home is still present in La Sainte-Baume, France .3where she lived in a grotto for the last 30 years of her life after being set upon the sea in a rudderless boat with her brother Lazarus and sister Mary. The trio was greeted by the Sara-la-Kali also known as Saint Sara, the Patron Saint of the Gypsies and a Black Madonna. Mary would spend the rest of her life teaching her knowledge with a "voice that flowed like honey", to the many who came to learn from her.
The back of this powerful medal features Mary Magdalene, with her long hair touching the ground. She is surrounded by four angels raising her into heaven for her daily communion with the Divine, which legend tell us happened seven times a day. Seven is the number of perfection and symbolically demonstrates her level of spiritual understanding and wisdom. Mary Magdalene is the Patron Saint of people who enjoy contemplating the Sacred Mysteries and Wisdom Seekers, people who are persecuted for their spiritual convictions, apothecaries, glove makers, hairdressers, perfume makers, pharmacists and all who called to know her at various places and churches worldwide.
The original medal dates back to the early 1900's and has been lovingly preserved in order to be shared using the lost wax casting method by silversmiths we work with here in New England. This medal is 1.25 " x 1.25". It is intentionally made with a vintage appeal to bring us back to simpler times when holy medals were lovingly sculpted by hand as an act of devotion. It also helps us preserve these wonderful pieces of history for the next generation. Every piece is of heirloom quality and will last for many lifetimes.
The amethyst gemstones are 8mm for a delicate, yet powerful sacred adornment. The Length 34" - for doubling but can be made in any length, just notate the desired length at checkout. It can also be made in black jet, hematite or any of our gemstones by special order.
The Lourdes Illumination Necklace features a Queen of the Rosary Medal given to Pilgrims to Lourdes, France. It's paired here with a Fleur de Lis to create a layering piece that can easily be worn alone or with any of our longer necklaces. The Sterling Silver medals hang on Channel Set Clear Crystals wrapped in black gunmetal for a dramatic, yet neutral effect, the shortest chain is 18 inches and the longest 22 inches.
The crystals add a bit of bounce and illumination, but are subdued for night or day wear. Shown paired with the African Turquoise Saint Gabriel/Theotokos Medal, they blend with any of our longer statement necklaces.
Made in the USA, in our sweet studio sanctuary in Wellfleet, MA. Medals are recast for us by artisans based in New England.
Length: 18” & 22” but available in any length by special order..
