Lapis lazuli - Miraculous Medal - Relic of Faith and Imperial Azure - 14K Gold-Filled Clasp - Necklace with pendant

Lapis lazuli pearl necklace adorned with a Miraculous Medal.
Relic of Faith and Imperial Azure

A necklace bearing the image of the Virgin Mary in an azure setting, symbol of a protective guard and a spiritual refuge in the face of life's storms.

In the iconography of centuries of faith, the Madonna draped in azure represents the sky bowing to Earth to bring order to chaos. This medal, heir to the great apparitions of the 19th century, freezes the moment when clarity descends to sanctuary the daily life of men. The pearl-edged surround of the medallion evokes the rosary, this chain of defense intended to fragment hostile influences and disperse shadows. The deep blue that hosts the holy figure recalls the mantle of Theotokos, seen by medieval scholars as a shield of light capable of neutralizing doubts. It is the legacy of a wisdom that refuses solitude and celebrates the presence of an immovable guide on the road of life.

Wearing this necklace imposes a radical peace of mind. The individual moves forward with the assurance of someone whose path is watched over by a benevolent authority, protected from hostile glances and invisible obstacles. It radiates a peace essential to anyone who wishes to lead their home under an aegis of inviolability.
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Dimensions:
- necklace length: 52.7 cm.
- weight: 15 g.
- lapis-lazuli beads: 0.4 cm (approx).
- ornate gilded metal medal: 1.8 x 1.06 cm (without the bail).
Spring-loaded clasp, Gold filled 14K. Mounted on a nylon-coated Japanese steel wire.
Necklace handcrafted with care.
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The Madonna Archetype: Historical emblem of the mediation between humanity and the divine. This image was adopted by chivalric orders and cathedral builders to attest to the triumph of life over nothingness.

The Azure Enameled: Royal color associated with clarity and revealed truth. It acts as a mirror of deterrence against malicious intentions, refocusing the mind on order and justice.

Lapis-Lazuli: Stone of ancient royalty, bearing the deep blue of the celestial vault. For seven millennia it has adorned the masks of the Pharaohs and the scepters of Orient monarchs. This high-born mineral purifies the intellect to foster visionary wisdom. Its pyrite inclusions, like specks of stars, seal the connection between man and the universal laws of cosmic order.
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Some precious and semi-precious stones may be subject to traditional treatments to enhance their color or transparency. No specific gemological examination has been carried out on this specimen.
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