médaille de baptême
Sep 23, 2026
Trouver la médaille du saint patron par prénom
Quel saint patron correspond au prénom de votre enfant ? Christophe, Michel, Jean-Baptiste, Georges, Joseph, Jeanne d'Arc : leur histoire et leur médaille.
Sep 23, 2026
Médailles de la Vierge Marie : quel modèle choisir pour un baptême ?
Cœur de Marie, Rosa Mystica, Vierge en prière, Virgo Maria : les grands types de médailles de la Vierge, en or 18 carats ou en nacre.
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.
Sep 21, 2026
Who gives the christening medal, and who gives the chain?
At a christening, the medal and the chain are two separate gifts: the godmother gives one, the godfather the other. The custom, its variations, and how to match material, gauge and length.
Sep 19, 2026
The symbols of religious medals: an illustrated glossary
Chrisme, alpha and omega, dove, lamb, Sacred Heart, fleur-de-lys, tree of life, star, scallop shell, guardian angel: the origin and meaning of every symbol on religious medals, with its source.
Sep 19, 2026
A history of the christening medal in France
From medieval pilgrim badges to the Miraculous Medal of 1832, from Saumur, capital of the medal, to the custom of godfather and godmother: the documented history of the christening medal in France.
Sep 19, 2026
Gold, silver, gold plate or mother-of-pearl: which material to choose for a christening medal?
18-karat gold, solid silver, gold plate or mother-of-pearl: durability, care and use of each material to choose a christening medal well.
Sep 19, 2026
How to choose a christening medal: the complete guide
Subject, material, diameter, engraving: everything you need to know to choose a christening medal, by Manufacture Mayaud, French medal makers since 1770.