Lapis lazuli - Virgin Mary Necklace – Our Lady Medal – Queen of Heaven – Protection and Grace – Clasp 14K - Necklace

Virgin Mary Necklace – Notre-Dame Medal – Queen of Heaven – Protection and Grace.

A lapis-lazuli necklace bearing the Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven, watching over your steps to shelter you under her cloak of grace and protection.

Across centuries of Christian devotion, the Virgin Mary rises as the sovereign refuge for believers and builders facing the torments of the world. Venerated in tradition as the Queen of Heaven, victorious over shadows, she offers constant maternal protection to those who place themselves under her guardianship.
This sacred figure represents the supreme alliance between a mother’s tenderness and the authority of heaven. In liturgy and the great narratives of faith, taking shelter under Mary’s mantle constitutes an impregnable refuge where the soul finds help, comfort, and strength in the face of daily adversities.
Carrying this blessed medal is to walk under the protection of a shield of grace and kindness: the assurance of a protective presence at every moment to dispel fears and keep one’s path in the light.
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Dimensions:
- necklace length: 55.3 cm.
- weight: 44.4 g.
- lapis-lazuli beads: 0.6 cm (approximately).
- Ornate gold-toned metal pendant: 3.5 x 2.6 cm (excluding the bale).
Spring clasp stamped Gold filled 14K. Strung on a Japanese steel wire coated with nylon.
Necklace carefully handmade.
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History & Secrets of the Symbol:

The Queen of Heaven and the Crown of Stars
Inspired by Marian iconography from Revelation, the crown of twelve stars surrounding the Virgin’s profile represents divine order and heavenly fullness. This protective halo watches over the faithful like a perimeter of light, symbolizing the victory of grace over doubts and trials.

The Gesture of the Heart: The Mother of Mercy
The hand laid reverently on the chest evokes attentive kindness and unconditional maternal love. In sacred art, this gesture expresses the listening heart given to prayers and the promise of a peaceful refuge to ease daily worries.

The Cloak of Grace: The Archetype of Refuge
In Marian tradition, the Virgin’s mantle is the sanctuary stretched across the world to shelter travelers and families. Placing oneself under this invisible protection provides quiet assurance and the certainty of being accompanied with devotion on every road.

The Lapis-Lazuli: Celestial Blue and Marian Nobility
With a deep royal blue speckled with golden flecks, lapis-lazuli is the stone of choice in Marian symbolism, recalling the starry vault and royal adornments. Revered in wisdom traditions for promoting inner peace and clarity, its presence adds sovereign nobility that magnifies the Madonna’s medal.
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The photos were taken under LED lighting with dedicated photographic equipment to accurately reproduce the details, reliefs, and nuances of the object.
Some precious and semi-precious stones may undergo traditional treatments to enhance color or transparency. No specific gemological examination was performed on this piece.
Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, securely protected, and shipped in traceable packaging to ensure safe transport.

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