There are gifts that are used for a season and gifts that last forever. Religious medals belong to the latter. When you give a medal, you are not just giving a piece of jewelry: you are telling that person that you are thinking of them, that you are entrusting them to the Virgin or a saint, and that you want them to be protected wherever they go.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Medal with natural pearls, handmade in Spain
A gesture worn close to the heart
The medal is worn around the neck, right at heart level, and accompanies the wearer in their daily life: at work, during an exam, on a trip, or in difficult times. Every time they touch it, they remember who gave it to them. That is why we say that giving a medal is an act of love: it is an affection that is not seen, but is always there.
A gift that is passed down
Many of us wear a medal that belonged to our mother or grandmother. It is one of the few pieces of jewelry passed down from generation to generation with its entire history intact: who wore it, during what times, and for whom they prayed. Giving a medal is also the beginning of one of those stories.
The occasions to give it
- Baptism: godparents or grandparents place the baby under the protection of the Virgin from day one. See our selection of baptism gifts.
- First Communion: the medal accompanies the child in their first encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. We help you choose which medal to give for a First Communion.
- Christmas: the most meaningful gift during the holidays when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Discover our Christmas gifts.
- Feast days and Marian celebrations: Our Lady of the Pillar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of El Rocío, the Immaculate Conception... Giving the medal of her title on her feast day is a gesture that will not be forgotten. For December 8, here are our Immaculate Conception medals.
- Difficult times: an illness, a move, a new job. Sometimes a medal says what we do not know how to say with words.
How to choose the right medal
The best medal is the one that has meaning for the recipient: the Virgin of their name, the one from their town, or the one associated with their family's devotion. If you are not sure, the Immaculate, the Sacred Heart, or the cross are always good choices. And for those seeking protection, the medal of Saint Benedict has been given for centuries.
All our medals are original designs, handmade in Spain with natural pearls and stones, and come with their chain included (40 cm + 5 cm extension), ready to give as a gift.
Bringing the medal back into fashion
When we started Khartes, this was exactly what we wanted: for wearing a religious medal to come back into fashion and for people to wear it with pride. We were featured on Ecclesia (TRECE / COPE), and we continue to live this with every medal that leaves our workshop toward a new story.