St Christopher Vermeil Gold Medal
Saint Christopher most famous legend tells that he carried a child, who was unknown to him, across a river before the child revealed himself as Christ. Therefore, he is the patron saint of travelers, and small images of him are often worn around the neck, on a bracelet, carried in a pocket, or placed in vehicles by Christians.
Patronage: athletics, bachelors, transportation (drivers, sailors, etc.), traveling (especially for long journeys), surfing, storms, epilepsy, gardeners.
Medal:
21.7 mm diameter
Vermeil Gold
Chain:
2mm Curb Chain
14K Gold Filled
Available in 20 and 24 inches. Model is wearing 24 inches.
Made in the USA
About "Gold Filled Jewelry": Also called rolled-gold. These jewelry items are not actually filled with gold. They are made of a base metal covered by sheets of gold in a mechanical bonding process. Effectively a thick coat of gold: the industry standard for the gold content is 5% or 1/20 of the total weight. Made with 14k gold, it is hard wearing. With reasonable care it will not peel or flake, and should last as long as solid 14k gold jewelry. It is safe for most people with sensitive skin. With gold-filled jewelry, the process involves mechanically bonding the gold to the core through extreme pressure and heat. It results in a more resilient exterior that’s not prone to flaking or cracking.
