{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-stella-maris-medal-oval","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Stella Maris Medal, Oval","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage Sterling Silver Stella Maris Medal honours Mary under the title sailors gave her, Star of the Sea. On the front she stands on a rocky shore with her hands joined and rays spreading behind her, \u003cem\u003eSTELLA MARIS\u003c\/em\u003e arched overhead and \u003cem\u003eORA PRO NOBIS\u003c\/em\u003e divided at either side, Star of the Sea, pray for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse leaves the figure aside for a fouled anchor and a single rayed star, crossed by ribbon scrolls reading \u003cem\u003eRESPICE STELLAM, VOCA MARIAM\u003c\/em\u003e, look to the star, call upon Mary. The words are Saint Bernard's, from his sermon on the Virgin's name: when the storm rises, he says, keep your eyes on her and speak her name. It has been the prayer of anyone at sea for eight centuries, and of 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 in sterling silver, 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":48943428501689,"sku":"3c3-790M-S","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/3c3-790M-S.png?v=1787688712","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/vintage-sterling-silver-stella-maris-medal-oval","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}