Heart of Jesus, crosses and scapulars
The medallion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the «Detente» that our grandparents wore: the heart of Christ, with its crown of thorns and its flame, to always keep him close. Here you will find our Sacred Heart medallions, pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets, along with our crosses and scapulars, all of our own design and handmade in Spain.
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What the Sacred Heart means
The heart of Jesus is the symbol of his love for every person. That is why it is depicted burning with flames, surrounded by the crown of thorns, with the wound of the spear and a cross above it. Wearing his medallion is a simple way to entrust your life to him and to remember that you are not alone.
A very Spanish devotion
Modern devotion was born in Paray-le-Monial (France), where between 1673 and 1675 Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque recounted several apparitions of Jesus showing her his heart. It took strong root in Spain: in 1733 the Jesuit Bernardo de Hoyos, in Valladolid, received the promise «I will reign in Spain», and on May 30, 1919 King Alfonso XIII consecrated Spain to the Sacred Heart on the Cerro de los Ángeles. We tell you about it in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Detente: history of a devotion and in our video.
The Detente
The Detente is a small emblem of the Sacred Heart with the inscription «Stop, the Heart of Jesus is with me». For generations it has been worn sewn to clothing or hanging from the neck as a sign of trust and protection. Our Detente pendants and bracelets capture that tradition in a piece to wear every day. More in the Detente and its promise.
How to choose your Sacred Heart medallion
- Medallions with enamel and natural pearls (€65): the heart enameled in red or in color, with pearls or with lapis lazuli. They are made of brass with 24K gold plating.
- Sacred Heart pendant (€40): smaller and simpler, to wear alone or together with another medallion.
- Detente ring, earrings, and bracelets (from €25): plated in 18K gold, to wear the Sacred Heart in another way. Also in Detente pendant + bracelet pack.
- Sacred Heart scapular (€55) and the scapular of the Virgin of Carmen, which carries the Sacred Heart on the back.
- Crosses: rustic cross with 24K gold plating, pearl cross, zirconite crosses, and bracelets with a cross.
If you have doubts, read our guide to choosing your Sacred Heart medallion and your cross.
Who to give it to
It is the gift of a lifetime for a First Communion or a confirmation, for a man (it is one of the medallions they wear the most, we tell you about it in religious medallions for men) and for someone who is going through a difficult time. Its feast is celebrated on the Friday after Corpus Christi, in June, the month of the Sacred Heart.
Handmade in Spain
Marian and I design each piece, and we make it by hand with the workshops and enamel artists we work with in Spain. The red of the heart is enameled by hand, so each piece is unique. All arrive wrapped for a gift and with a free handwritten card.
Frequently asked questions about the Sacred Heart medallion
What does the Sacred Heart of Jesus medallion mean?
It represents the love of Jesus for every person: his heart in flames, with the crown of thorns and the cross. Wearing it is a sign of faith and trust in him, not an amulet.
What is the Detente?
An emblem of the Sacred Heart with the phrase «Stop, the Heart of Jesus is with me», which is worn around the neck or on clothing as a sign of trust and protection. It is a very rooted tradition in Spain.
When is the feast of the Sacred Heart?
The Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost, that is, the Friday after Corpus Christi. It falls in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart.
What are they made of?
The Sacred Heart medallions are made of brass with 24K gold plating; the ring, earrings, and Detente bracelets, with 18K gold plating. The medallions come with a 40 cm gold-plated chain with a 5 cm extender.
How long does shipping take?
It usually arrives in 24-72 h, with free shipping from €65 to the Peninsula and Balearic Islands, and always wrapped for a gift at no cost.
