¿Qué significa llevar la medalla de la Virgen del Pilar?

Es llevar cerca a la Pilarica y ponerse bajo su amparo. Según la tradición, la Virgen se apareció al apóstol Santiago en Zaragoza, sobre una columna, para animarle en su predicación. No es un amuleto: es un signo de fe que llevas puesto.

¿Cuándo se celebra la Virgen del Pilar?

El 12 de octubre, el mismo día que el Día de la Hispanidad. Es la patrona de Zaragoza, de la Hispanidad y de la Guardia Civil.

¿Qué es la Medida de la Virgen del Pilar?

Es una cinta que reproduce la altura de la imagen de la Virgen, 36,5 cm. Se lleva en la muñeca, en el bolso o en el coche, y muchas personas la combinan con su medalla.

¿A quién se le regala una medalla de la Virgen del Pilar?

A quien se llama Pilar, a quien es de Zaragoza o de Aragón, a un guardia civil, en un bautizo o una Primera Comunión, o a quien vive lejos y echa de menos su tierra.

¿De qué están hechas vuestras medallas del Pilar?

Son de diseño propio, hechas a mano en España en zamak con baño de oro de 18K, con perlas naturales, piedras y esmaltes aplicados a mano. Todas llevan cadena ajustable bañada en oro de 40 cm con 5 cm de alargador.

¿Cuánto tarda el envío?

Suele llegar en 24-72 h, con envío gratis desde 65 € a Península y Baleares, y siempre envuelta para regalo sin coste. Si quieres, añade tu mensaje y te lo escribimos a mano en una tarjeta, también gratis.

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

Medals of Our Lady of the Pillar

Tradition says that the Virgin appeared to Saint James in Zaragoza, atop a jasper column, to encourage him to continue preaching. Since then, the Virgin of El Pilar 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 Virgin of El Pilar medals and pendants are our own designs and are handmade in Spain, with natural pearls, stones, and enamels. For gifting: medal + pearl necklace · medal + choker

What the Virgin of El Pilar 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 El Pilar 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 pack (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 Virgin of El Pilar medal or watch our video.

The Measure of El Pilar and other traditions

Many people combine their medal with the Measure of the Virgin of El Pilar, 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 El Pilar 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 land: 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

Marian and I 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 the first exchange free for 14 days. Want to see it worn? Watch our reel of the Virgin of El Pilar medal.

Frequently asked questions about the Virgin of El Pilar medal

What does it mean to wear the Virgin of El Pilar 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 the Virgin of El Pilar celebrated?

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

What is the Measure of the Virgin of El Pilar?

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 Measure →

Who is a Virgin of El Pilar medal given 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 El Pilar 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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