GURHAN Antiquities Gold Glass Reliquary Pendant Necklace, 23mm Round, Saint Maria Goretti

A masterful creation from GURHAN’s Antiquities Collection, this one of a kind 24K gold pendant necklace honors Saint Maria Goretti with a 23mm round reliquary, magnified by a cabochon glass. Accented with faceted sapphires and a delicate rose-cut white diamond on an 18K gold hinged bale, it gracefully drapes from a 20-22" 24K gold chain, exuding timeless devotion and artisanal elegance.

SKU: OKN-YG-RLQ-24902-22

Total Weight: 23.38 g

One of a Kind

• 24k Gold
• Antiquities Collection
• Primary Stone: Reliquary

Lovingly handcrafted in our workshop in Istanbul by artisans personally trained by Gurhan

Primary Stone: Reliquary

• Weight: 4.60gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Cabochon
• Color: Multi-colored
• Provenance/Details: Maria goretti was beatified by pope pius xii in a ceremony at saint peter's basilica on april 27, 1947. three years later, on june 24, 1950, maria was declared a saint and alessandro was present in the st. peter's crowd to celebrate her canonization. he later became a laybrother of the order of friars minor capuchin, where he lived in a monastery and worked as its receptionist and gardener until his death. saint maria is called a martyr because she fought against alessandro's attempts at sexual sin; however, the most important aspects of her story are how she forgave her attacker - her concern for her enemy extending even beyond death - and the miracle her forgiveness produced in his life. saint maria's body can be found in the crypt of the basilica of nostra signora delle grazie e santa maria goretti in nettuno. though several claim her body is incorrupt, she has been proven to be corrupt. her body is kept in a statue which lies beneath the altar and has been mistaken to be all of her remains.

Stone 2: Glass

• Weight: 1.00gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Cabochon
• Color: Clear

Stone 3: Sapphire

• Weight: 0.16ct
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Faceted
• Color: Yellow

Stone 4: Diamond

• Weight: 0.09ct
• Shape: Teardrop
• Cut: Rosecut
• Color: White

GURHAN only uses stones that are ethically sourced. The diamonds we use are natural and sourced in accordance with the standards set by the Kimberly Process.

• Bale: 18K
• Chain: 24K
• Clasp: 18K

As dedicated advocates of responsible sourcing, we strive to use recycled gold whenever we can. Our supplier certifies its sources so you can share our confidence in purchasing sustainable, responsible gold.

• Length: 20-22 inches
• Pendant: 40.13x24.80 mm

• Construction: -S / Au 990/916/750

Pure gold is a soft, malleable metal and so Just like the ancient goldsmiths who used grains, sand and wood to provide structural integrity to their pieces, Gurhan uses today's versions of these substances to enable the hollow forms, like balls and lentils, ring shanks and large links, to retain their intended shapes. If a piece is made with either air or an organic filler inside, we denote it as 'hollow' so that you always know what you are buying. See our Quality Standards.