Saint Joseph and the Child

Saint Joseph and the Child is a christening medal in 18-karat yellow gold depicting Joseph carrying the Infant Jesus in his arms, a lily in his hand.

A father who carries the Child

Joseph, haloed, in three-quarter view, holds the Infant Jesus against him, also haloed, who rests a hand on his shoulder and looks at him. In his other hand, Joseph holds a stem of lily, symbol of his purity and faithfulness. It is the image of Saint Joseph the foster father, who protected and raised the Child without being his father according to the flesh. Patron of fathers and workers, he is a natural choice for a christening medal given by or for a father.

A christening medal struck in the traditional way in 18-karat gold

Like all our gold medals, Saint Joseph and the Child is made by stamping: the 750/1000 gold blank is struck under an engraved die, for a crisp and lasting relief, then satin-finished. The gold weight is 2.30 g in 16 mm and 2.90 g in 18 mm. Exclusive Manufacture Mayaud model, registered with the INPI, made in France.

Diameter, engraving and variations

The 16 mm is the christening size; the 18 mm, the classic size. The smooth reverse takes an engraving, first name and date, carried out in the workshop with the engraving package. Saint Joseph and the Child is available in gold and mother-of-pearl, in solid silver, in silver and mother-of-pearl, in vermeil and in gold plate, to be worn on an 18-karat yellow gold trace chain.