Antique 18k Gold Virgin Mary Medal, Immaculate Heart Catholic Pendant, 1920s Portuguese Religious Jewelry

This early 20th-century Portuguese medal is made from 18k warm yellow gold and features a graceful image of the Virgin Mary, believed to represent her Immaculate Heart.

Mary is shown against a fan of golden rays, encircled by a pierced, scalloped border that gives the medal a light and almost lace-like appearance. The Immaculate Heart is associated with enduring love, mercy and spiritual strength, a comforting emblem intended to be worn close.

Its simple proportions and sculptural design make it equally suitable for any wearer, whether chosen as a personal expression of faith, a protective keepsake or a thoughtful sacramental gift.

The medal is unsigned and carries no visible hallmark, consistent with many privately made continental devotional jewels of its period. It has been acid tested and tests as 18k gold.

DETAILS
• 18k yellow gold, acid tested
• No hallmark
• Portuguese origin
• Dating from approximately the 1920s
• Approximately 2 cm including bail × 1.7 cm
• Weight approximately 1.8 grams
• Chain shown in image 7 for styling purposes only and not included

The medal remains in good antique condition. Fine surface marks and gently softened relief reflect its age and previous life, adding warmth and authenticity to this intimate devotional jewel.

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