Medals of the Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception is the patron saint of Spain, and her feast day, December 8, is one of the most beloved of the year. Our Immaculate Conception medals are our own design, featuring natural pearls, stones, and colored enamel, and are handmade in Spain.
A gift full of meaning for an Inma, Concha, or Purísima, or for a baptism or First Communion. We tell you what the Immaculate Conception medal means and how to give it as a gift.
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What the Immaculate Conception medal means
The Immaculate Conception celebrates that Mary was conceived without original sin, prepared from the very beginning to be the Mother of God. Wearing her medal means placing yourself under her protection and remembering every day that purity and that total trust in God.
In her image, the Virgin appears standing, young, with her hands together or open, dressed in white and with a blue mantle. She tramples the crescent moon and the serpent, a sign of her victory over evil, and she is surrounded by twelve stars. It is the image painted by Murillo and the one that so many Spanish families have in their homes.
Patron Saint of Spain and the Infantry
Spain defended the Immaculate Conception for centuries, long before it was a dogma. In 1585, in Empel (Flanders), the Spanish tercios found an image of the Immaculate Conception on the eve of December 8; that night the river froze and they were able to escape the siege. We tell it in the history of the Immaculate Conception.
In 1760, at the request of Charles III, Pope Clement XIII proclaimed her patron saint of Spain, and in 1854, Pius IX defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception with the bull Ineffabilis Deus. Since 1892, she has also been the patron saint of the Spanish Infantry.
How to choose your Immaculate Conception medal
- With natural pearls (€69): the most classic, alone or with navy blue, turquoise, or green enamel.
- With natural stones (€65–69): lapis lazuli, amethyst, dark turquoise, fluorite, apatite, or rubies and sapphires.
- With colored enamel (€45–60): lime, orange, blue, or pink, for someone who wants it more cheerful or for a girl.
All come with an adjustable 40 cm gold-plated chain with a 5 cm extender. If you are unsure, read our guide to choosing your Immaculate Conception medal.
Who to give it to
On December 8, the Immaculate Concepcions, Concepciones, Conchas, Conchitas, Inmas, and Purísimas celebrate their feast day: you have ideas in gifts for an Inmaculada and in how to congratulate the Inmas. It is also a beautiful gift for a baptism, a First Communion, or for someone in the Infantry.
Handmade in Spain
Marian and I design each medal, inspired by old family and antique medals, and we make it by hand with the workshops and enamel artists we work with in Spain. The chains are also Spanish. Each piece arrives wrapped as a gift and, if you want, with a handwritten card, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions about the Immaculate Conception medal
What does it mean to wear the Immaculate Conception medal?
It means keeping the Virgin close and placing yourself under her protection. The Immaculate Conception reminds us that Mary was conceived without original sin; her medal is not an amulet, but a sign of faith and trust in her.
How does it differ from the Miraculous Medal?
The Miraculous Medal also represents the Immaculate Conception, as she appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré in 1830, with the prayer "O Mary, conceived without sin" and the M with the two hearts on the back. Our Immaculate Conception medals show the Virgin as painted by Murillo. If you are looking for the other design, look at the Miraculous Medal.
When is the Immaculate Conception celebrated?
December 8, a holiday throughout Spain. That day, the Concepciones, Inmas, Conchas, and Purísimas celebrate their feast day.
Why is she the patron saint of Spain?
For centuries of devotion, such as the miracle of Empel in 1585. Pope Clement XIII proclaimed her patron saint of Spain in 1760, at the request of Charles III.
Are they made of gold?
They are made of zamak with 18K gold plating and come with a 40 cm gold-plated chain with a 5 cm extender.
How long does shipping take?
It usually arrives in 24–72 hours, with free shipping from €65 to the mainland and Balearic Islands, and always wrapped as a gift at no cost.
