Medalla de la Virgen del Pilar con perlas naturales – Khartes Madrid

Our Lady of the Pillar medals

Tradition says that the Virgin appeared to Saint James in Zaragoza, atop a jasper column, to encourage him to continue preaching. Since then, Our Lady of the Pillar has been the patron saint of Zaragoza, of the Hispanic world, and of the Guardia Civil, and every October 12 she receives the Floral Offering.

Our medals and pendants of Our Lady of the Pillar are our own designs and are handmade in Spain, with natural pearls, stones, and enamels. For gifting: medal + pearl necklace · medal + choker

What the Our Lady of the Pillar medal means

La Pilarica is the Virgin who accompanies: she appeared to James when he was discouraged and left him the pillar as a sign that faith in Spain would remain steadfast. That is why her medal is often given to someone starting something new or going through a difficult time. On our medals, the Virgin appears atop her column, with the Child in her arms, as in the Holy Chapel of the Basilica of Zaragoza.

How to choose your Pillar medal

With natural pearls (€69): the most classic, alone or with blue, pearl white, lilac, or green enamel.
With natural stones (€65–69): lapis lazuli, turquoise, amethyst, quartz, rhodochrosite, amazonite, fluorite, olivine, topaz, ruby, or ruby and sapphire.
In a gift set (from €89): medal with a natural pearl and Cross bracelet, pearl and lapis lazuli necklace, or cultured pearl choker.

They are made of zamak with 18K gold plating and come with a 40 cm adjustable gold-plated chain with a 5 cm extender. If you are unsure, read our guide to choosing your Our Lady of the Pillar medal or watch our video.

The Medida of Our Lady of the Pillar and other traditions

Many people combine their medal with the Medida of Our Lady of the Pillar, the ribbon that reproduces the height of the image. And in Zaragoza there are many more customs to wear it with meaning: kissing the pillar, the mantle of the day, the Offering… We tell you about them in 5 Zaragoza traditions for wearing the Pillar medal.

Who to give it to

Someone named Pilar or Pili, a member of the Guardia Civil, someone from Zaragoza or Aragon who lives far away, for a communion or a baptism, or to celebrate October 12. Many families give the Virgin of their homeland: we tell you about it in which Virgin to give depending on where they are from. A medal of La Pilarica is a gift for life.

Handmade in Spain

We, Marian and Bárbara, design each medal, and we make it by hand with the workshops and enamel artists we work with in Spain; the chains are also Spanish. Each piece is unique due to the naturalness of its stones. It arrives in 24-72 h wrapped for gifting, with free shipping from €65, a free handwritten card, and your first exchange free within 14 days. Want to see it worn? Watch our reel of the Our Lady of the Pillar medal.

Frequently asked questions about the Our Lady of the Pillar medal

What does it mean to wear the Our Lady of the Pillar medal?

It means keeping La Pilarica close and placing yourself under her protection. According to tradition, the Virgin appeared to the apostle James in Zaragoza, atop a column, to encourage him in his preaching. It is not an amulet: it is a sign of faith that you wear. Learn about its history and curiosities →

When is Our Lady of the Pillar celebrated?

On October 12, the same day as the Day of the Hispanic world. She is the patron saint of Zaragoza, of the Hispanic world, and of the Guardia Civil. Why they are celebrated together →

What is the Medida of Our Lady of the Pillar?

It is a ribbon that reproduces the height of the image of the Virgin, 36.5 cm. It is worn on the wrist, in the bag, or in the car, and many people combine it with their medal. What it is and how to wear the Medida →

Who should I give an Our Lady of the Pillar medal to?

Someone named Pilar, someone from Zaragoza or Aragon, a member of the Guardia Civil, for a baptism or a First Communion, or someone who lives far away and misses their land.

What are your Pillar medals made of?

They are our own designs, handmade in Spain in zamak with 18K gold plating, with natural pearls, stones, and hand-applied enamels. All come with a 40 cm adjustable 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 mainland and Balearic Islands, and always wrapped for gifting at no cost. If you want, add your message and we will write it by hand on a card, also free.

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