Crown charms in an antiqued silver-tone color
Quantity: You will receive twenty-five (25) charms
Size: about 18mm long, 14mm wide, hole: 2.5mm;
Material: Zinc-based alloy metal with antiqued silver finish
Symbolism: The crown, from very early days, has been the mark of victory or distinction. From this, it came to be accepted as the mark of royalty. In Catholic art, the crown, when on the head of the Madonna, indicates that she is the Queen of Heaven. When the crown is used as the attribute of a Martyr, it signifies victory over sin and death or denotes that the Saint was of royal blood. The crown is sometimes depicted merely as a circle, but it may be a chaplet of flowers or a magnificent circle of gold and jewels. The crown in various forms is used as an attribute of certain Saints. The triple crown, for example, is an attribute of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. St. Catherine of Alexandria is given the royal crown because of her rank. St. Catherine of Siena wears the crown of thorns because of her stigmata. St. Louis of France has the crown of thorns, as well as the kingly crown, to commemorate his discovery of the Crown of Thorns in the Holy Land. St. Louis of Toulouse is painted with a royal crown and scepter at his feet in token of his refusal of the royal succession. St. Cecilia is painted with a crown of roses. Saints Veronica and Mary Magdalene are sometimes accorded the crown of thorns. The Pope wears a triple crown as an emblem of his triple royalty.
Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.