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Sep 27, 2026
La médaille de saint Michel : signification, histoire et symboles
La médaille de saint Michel archange : le sens de « Quis ut Deus », le dragon terrassé, la fête du 29 septembre, le patron de la France, et comment choisir la sienne.
Sep 27, 2026
La croix de Jérusalem : signification, histoire et symbolique
La croix de Jérusalem, une grande croix entourée de quatre petites : les cinq plaies du Christ, le royaume de Jérusalem, l'ordre du Saint-Sépulcre, et comment la porter.
Sep 27, 2026
Le chrisme : signification et histoire du monogramme du Christ
Le chrisme, monogramme du Christ formé des lettres grecques chi et rhô : son sens, Constantin et le pont Milvius en 312, l'alpha et l'oméga, et la médaille chrisme.
Sep 27, 2026
The Occitan cross: history, meaning and the difference with the Cathar cross
The Occitan cross, or Toulouse cross: its medieval origins, the meaning of its twelve balls, why it is wrongly called the Cathar cross, and how to wear it as jewellery.
Sep 23, 2026
The Miraculous Medal: history, symbols and meaning
The apparitions of the rue du Bac, the first striking in 1832, the meaning of each symbol, the Mayaud house's link with the medal, and how to choose a Miraculous Medal in gold or silver.
Sep 23, 2026
First Communion, profession of faith, confirmation: which piece of jewellery to give?
First Communion, profession of faith, confirmation: the meaning of each step, the piece of jewellery tradition associates with it, and our advice for choosing a gold or silver cross or medal to keep for life.
Sep 23, 2026
Finding the patron saint medal by name
Which patron saint for your child's name? Christopher, Michael, Raphael, John the Baptist, George, Joseph, Joan of Arc: their feast day, their story and their medal.
Sep 23, 2026
Christening identity bracelet in gold or silver: how to choose
Plate, chain, 18-karat gold or solid silver, length, engraving: the five criteria for choosing a christening or birth identity bracelet, and our seventeen models made in France.
Sep 23, 2026
Medals of the Virgin Mary: which design for a christening?
Heart of Mary, Praying Virgin, Rosa Mystica, Miraculous Virgin, Virgo Immaculata: the main types of medals of the Virgin, their meaning and Latin titles, in 18-karat gold, silver or mother-of-pearl.
Sep 22, 2026
18-Karat Gold Christening Medals in Paris: The Excellence of Manufacture Mayaud in 2026
18-karat gold, French craftsmanship, a Paris workshop and striking in Saumur: the guide to choosing an exceptional christening medal in Paris.
Sep 22, 2026
Luxury Baptism Medals & Communion Crosses: A Paris Atelier's Guide
A baptism medal or communion cross in 18-karat gold, sculpted in Paris and struck in France since 1770: materials, subjects, engraving, and worldwide shipping.
Sep 21, 2026
How to choose a christening chain: link, material, gauge and length
A material matched to the medal, a cable or curb link, a gauge of at least 1.3 mm for an 18 mm medal, 40 or 45 cm for a child: the four criteria of a christening chain.