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Saint Genevieve Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Paris & France

Saint Genevieve Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Paris & France

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$55.00 USD
$55.00 USD
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For over a thousand years, France has turned to one woman to guard against disaster. Individually made to order in the USA.

Material
Back Engraving
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Made in the USA

Every Sanctum Medals piece is made to order in the United States. Your medal is not sitting in a warehouse. It is produced individually after you place your order, which is why it arrives with a quality and finish that mass-produced religious jewelry doesn't match.

Arrives in an Elegant Jewelry Box


Every order ships in an elegant jewelry box at no extra cost. Whether it's a gift or something you're keeping for yourself, it arrives the way it deserves to.

Shipping

Production takes 5 to 6 business days before shipping. If you are ordering for a specific date - a confirmation, a feast day, a birthday - place your order at least two weeks in advance to allow for production and delivery.

Secure Checkout

Checkout is encrypted and handled by a certified payment processor. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Your payment details are never stored.

Specifications

  • Available in stainless steel or 18k gold finish
  • Black ink on metal surface sealed under shatterproof liquid glass coating
  • Pendant: 0.9" x 0.9" (23.5mm x 23.5mm)
  • Adjustable snake chain: 18" to 22" (45 to 56cm)
  • Optional engraving on reverse: 2 lines, 20 characters per line, Tangerine cursive font
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Saint Genevieve, Patron Saint of Paris

Genevieve was a 5th century nun from a village near Paris whose prayer and fasting are credited with turning back Attila the Hun from the city's gates. She often walked to church alone at night carrying a candle, and tradition holds that a demon repeatedly tried to blow it out while she prayed. Every time, she relit it with the sign of the cross. Later in life, when Paris faced famine under a military blockade, she sailed past enemy lines herself to bring back grain for the starving city. She died around 512 at nearly ninety years old, and her relics have drawn pilgrims to Paris ever since.

A Gift For...

  • Anyone with French heritage or family ties to Paris
  • Someone who needs a steady light of their own during a hard season
  • A baptism or confirmation gift for a child with French roots
  • Anyone who has ever had to be brave on behalf of people who depend on them
  • A shepherd, winemaker, or anyone in her lesser known trades
  • Anyone named Genevieve, for a birthday or personal milestone

A Confirmation Gift for Genevieve

For a child of French heritage, or anyone who wants a saint known for quiet, steady courage instead of dramatic miracles, Genevieve is a natural fit. Engrave a name and confirmation date.

The Saint Genevieve Medal

This medal depicts Genevieve holding a lit candle, her most recognized attribute, referencing the story of the flame that would not stay out no matter how many times it was threatened. The natural gold or silver of the metal forms the illustration itself. Black ink is applied to the pendant surface and the metal shows through as the image. A shatterproof liquid glass coating seals the surface.

Personalization and Engraving

The optional engraving on the reverse is rendered in Tangerine cursive. Two lines, up to 20 characters each. Most people engrave a name, a date, or both.

Saint Genevieve's feast day is January 3. Paris has never stopped keeping her light lit.

The Metal Is the Image

Unlike stamped or printed medals, our black ink artwork is applied directly onto the surface, so every bright line in the illustration is the metal itself shining through, with detail no stamped medal can hold.

Hand-Poured Seal

Sealed with a durable, crystal-clear liquid glass coating to protect the vibrant image for a lifetime.

Exclusive Artwork

Custom-illustrated in-house, ensuring every saint's depiction is completely unique to our store.

Made in the USA

Carefully assembled, sealed, and custom-engraved to order right here in the United States.

FAQ

How long does production take?

Each medal is made to order in the USA. Production takes 5-6 business days before shipping. If you need it for a birthday, confirmation, or any specific occasion, order at least two weeks in advance to be safe.

What does the engraving look like?

The reverse is engraved in Tangerine cursive — an elegant, flowing script. You get two lines, up to 20 characters each. Names, dates, short quotes. The engraving is laser-etched directly into the metal, not printed.

Is the chain included?

Yes. Every medal ships on an 18-22" adjustable snake chain in the same finish as the medal - stainless steel or 18k gold. No need to source a chain separately.

Are the medals hypoallergenic?

Yes. Both options are made from medical-grade 316 stainless steel. The 18k gold finish is applied over that same 316 stainless steel base. Safe for sensitive skin.

How durable is the coating?

Each medal is hand-sealed with a shatterproof liquid glass coating poured directly over the surface. It protects the artwork from scratches and moisture without dulling the detail or altering the color. It's designed to be worn daily, not kept in a drawer.

What's your return policy on engraved orders?

Because every medal is custom-made to order, engraved pieces cannot be returned unless there's a defect or error on our part. If anything arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us and we'll make it right.