THESE SUPERIOR QUALITY MEDALS FROM BLISS MANUFACTURING ARE THE BEST AVAILABLE! STERLING MIRACULOUS MEDAL PENDANT - COMES WITH A LIFETIME GUARANTEETHIS MEDAL IS SOLID STERLING SILVER - NOT HOLLOW IN THE MIDDLEGIFT BOXED WITH A 20" STERLING SILVER CURB CHAIN Dimensions: 1'' high, including the attached bail ring x 3/4'' wide.Medal Weight: 3.6 pennyweight - approximately 5.6 grams.Chain Thickness: 2.15mm with a lobster claw clasp. (USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS) PLEASE NOTE: These medals are substantial as you can see by the weight - not paper thin like most. Hand crafted and made in the U.S.A. (Rhode Island) by the Bliss Mfg. Company, founded in 1900. A Patron Saint medal is also regarded as a traditional First Communion or Confirmation gift. Bliss are regarded as one of, (if not the), top religious jewelry manufacturers in the world. This top quality medal is hand engraved and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Your medal will arrive in absolutely pristine condition in a deluxe gift box. Photo has been enlarged to show detail - this medal is 1 inch high. The sterling curb chain is 20" long and 2.15mm thick. The Miraculous Medal was originally called the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, but, because of the numerous accounts of miracles by those who wore it, people began to call it the Miraculous Medal.The name stuck and The Medal is a visual reminder of our salvation through Jesus Christ. The Miraculous Medal truly is unique among all medals, having been designed by Our Lady herself. It bestows extraordinary graces on those who wear it and pray for Mary’s intercession and help. On the reverse of the Miraculous Medal are twelve stars, said to represent the twelve Apostles. The “M” is connected to the cross to symbolize Mary's relationship with Jesus and the world. The cross with a bar underneath represents Jesus Christ, our redemption, and the earth. Two hearts represent the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Bliss sterling medals & chains have a specially treated lacquer coating. Rhodium is a precious metal which is actually a member of the platinum family. Rhodium electroplating provides a surface that will resist scratches and not tarnish. The upsides are increased shine, luster and durability and is most often found on white gold. Should any Bliss medal or chain tarnish or have defects, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Bliss Manufacturing stands behind it's jewelry and honors a lifetime guarantee.Avoid exposing medals to household cleaners or chlorinated water.These chemicals can damage the medal.