You often ask us why a Khartes medal doesn't cost the same as others you see online. It's a very reasonable question, and we want to answer it thoughtfully, without pointing fingers: simply by telling you how we make ours and what you can look for to know what you're buying.
Factory-made medals: nothing wrong with them
Religious medals are sold online for very little money. They are mass-produced pieces, and if someone wants a simple, affordable medal, we think that's great: everyone knows what they're looking for.
Just to give you an idea: on 21/10/2026, while searching for "Our Lady of Mount Carmel medal" on AliExpress, a stainless steel Our Lady of Mount Carmel pendant was listed for $1.09.
What we don't think is right
The only thing that concerns us is when a factory-made medal is sold as if it were something else: as an "original design" or "handmade". We believe that anyone buying a medal, especially as a gift, deserves to know what they're getting. That's why we prefer to explain the differences and let you decide.
What our medals are like
This is what we put in our product listings, so you can compare:
- Original design. They are designed by us, Marian and Bárbara, two sisters in Madrid.
- Handmade in Spain, piece by piece.
- Declared materials: zamak or gold-plated brass.
- Pearls and natural stones, which vary slightly in shade and size: no two medals are identical.
- Chain included gold-plated brass, and many models come with an extender chain.
- Shipping usually arrives in 24–72 hours and 14 calendar days to exchange it, with the first exchange free.
Our medals
Discover our medals of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of the Pillar, Our Lady of El Rocío, Our Lady of Altagracia, Saint Benedict, Saint Jude Thaddeus, and many more.
Thank you for reading us and for valuing what is made with love.
Marian and Bárbara
The most beautiful medals are at www.khartesmadrid.com. Follow us on Instagram: @khartesmadrid.