Tiny Miraculous Mary medal that is shaped like a star with eight sides. The center of the medal has a blue enamel detail with glitter in it to give it the appearance of a night sky. This silver oxidized medal is imported from Italy and ready to be used in your next jewelry design.
The eight pointed star shape of this medal can be interpreted as a rose compass (also known as a wind rose, rose of the winds or compass star) which is used on nautical maps to display the orientation of the cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west) and their intermediate points. The Miraculous Medal in a compass rose is a reminder of Our Lady, Star of the Sea which is an ancient title for the Virgin Mary. The words Star of the Sea are a translation of the Latin title Stella Maris.
Also in Christianity, the 8-pointed star represents rebirth or resurrection. It is sometimes called the Star of Redemption or the Star of Bethlehem, and is associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Quantity: Sold in increments of one (1) medal
Size: 1/2″ (12.7mm) tall including the bail but not the jump ring
7/17″ (11.11mm) wide
Material: silver-plated metal alloy
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.