Superb Early 20th C 18+ct Mother Mary Medallion Platinum chain A symbol of guidance and

A symbol of guidance and wisdom

It was believed to provide the power protection

the "more is better" theme of the Victorian era carried over into how jewelry was worn by royalty and the aristocracy

but they were most certainly a cheeky batch

Although diamonds were used most frequently

Superb Early 20th C 18+ct Mother Mary Medallion Platinum chain A symbol of guidance andReligious medallions have been an integral part of the 19th and 20th century chic French jewelry wardrobe. These medallions became, particularly int he second half of the 19th century, a marker or gaming chip in the life long journey to an eternity of happiness in the next world. Acquired at baptisms, communions, marriages, and above all, pilgrimages (read: medallion collection missions,) medallions were not only gotten by those that completed the