{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-stella-maris-medal-oval","title":"Vintage Bronze Stella Maris Medal, Oval","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage Bronze Stella Maris Medal carries Mary under the title sailors gave her, Star of the Sea. She stands on a rocky shore with her hands joined and rays spreading behind her, \u003cstrong\u003eSTELLA MARIS\u003c\/strong\u003e arched overhead and \u003cstrong\u003eORA PRO NOBIS\u003c\/strong\u003e divided at either side: \u003cem\u003eStar of the Sea, pray for us\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse sets the figure aside for a fouled anchor and a single rayed star, crossed by ribbon scrolls reading \u003cstrong\u003eRESPICE STELLAM, VOCA MARIAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003elook to the star, call upon Mary\u003c\/em\u003e. The words are St. Bernard's, from his sermon on the Virgin's name, and the sentence that follows them in the original is the reason the medal exists: if the winds of temptation rise, look to the star. It is an old prayer for anyone at sea, and for anyone whose bearings have gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stella Maris medal was faithfully reproduced from an antique original and cast in the USA using a traditional fine-detail casting process that preserves the medal's vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtisan-cast from an antique original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished by hand, so every piece is subtly unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy the medal alone, or add an optional chain or cord necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a cord or chain to have it arrive assembled and ready to wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in a deluxe velour jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Equatoria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48943428403385,"sku":"3c3-790M-B","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/3c3-790M-B.png?v=1787688710","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/vintage-bronze-stella-maris-medal-oval","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}