Khartes Blog

Ideas to make the most of Black Friday and get ahead on meaningful Christmas gifts, like a handmade medal.

Solid gold, sterling silver, or 18K gold plating: what are the differences between them in a Miraculous Medal, and which one should you choose depending on who will be wearing it.

December 12 is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated by women named Guadalupe, Lupe, and Lupita. Where the name comes from, how it is celebrated in Mexico, and ideas for congratulating them.

Which Virgin or saint to choose, with pearls or enamel, and with which chain: everything you need to choose the right medal.

How to tell if the pearls on a medal are natural or plastic: shape, size, luster, feel, and wear, and what to look for before buying a medal with pearls.

Advent is the four-week period of anticipation before Christmas, a time set aside to prepare ourselves on the inside, not just on the outside. Beyond the chocolate calendar Without losing sight of the excitement felt by the little ones, this year you can make Advent something more: a small daily gesture of faith, a family prayer, a call to someone in need, or lighting a candle from the Advent wreath together each Sunday. At Khartes Madrid, we design and handcraft medals right here in Spain that are meant to be much more than jewelry: they are a way to keep...