Order Two Strand Lariat Necklace, Sterling Silver, Coin Medallion, Dove, Layered, Religious, Lourdes, Mary

Multi-strand lariat sterling silver necklace with tiny round medallions and smoky quartz gemstones. Love the double strands, long lariats, and two tiny medals!

Length – 24-26 inches in length, adjustable with extender, as measured by the shortest (Dove) layer.

Unique long layered necklace features two disc charms – one a sculpted bird, and the other a two-sided religious medal with the “Lady of Lourdes” on one side and a teacher-student/disciple scene on the back. Tons of detail on the main sides of both of these tiny coins!

Both discs measure just under ½ inches in diameter, with the dove charm a tad bigger than the Lourdes one.

The two Y necklaces are joined at the neck, to minimize tangling. The “dove” necklace is somewhat shorter and the drop, consisting of the dove disc and chain with gemstones measures 4 ½ inches long. Intermittent 3 mm faceted smoky quartz gemstone rosary links and a gorgeous delicate diamond cut chain are featured in this necklace.

The slightly longer necklace features an elongated link chain, and a 3 ½ inch drop consisting of chain and the tiny two-sided Lourdes medal at the end.

I love how the two lariat necklaces are similar, yet uniquely different!

All metal is sterling silver, and has been medium oxidized. More tiny smoky quartz gemstones appear at the clasp area and at the end order of the extender.

Significance: The bronze pendant is a vintage replica of a “Lady of Lourdes” cross, with Lady of Lourdes in reference to the Virgin Mary apparitions that occurred near the city of Lourdes in France in 1858, with 17 apparitions appearing to people throughout that year in the area. A statue was created with the Virgin Mary in formal drapery holding her hands in a prayer position. This statue resides in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France. A likeness of her is said to cure sick people and to protect from diseases.

On the back of the Lady of Lourdes disc, is a scene in front of a tree with a female teacher in front of a tree, hands clasped at her breast, with a female child disciple/student kneeling below her. The scene is faintly shown with not a ton of detail.

Dove: The dove is widely thought to be a symbol of peace and love.

Gemstone: Smoky Quartz is a gray translucent quartz that ranges in clarity and color, mostly in the “smoky” gray/brown range of color and for this necklace will generally be in the clear light-medium brownish gray range, round faceted 3 mm in size.