Starry Virgin and Child

The Starry Virgin and Child is a gold-plated christening medal showing Mary lifting Jesus before her, beneath the star of Bethlehem, and the Child reaching out his arms to her.

A Virgin and Child beneath the star

Mary, in profile, a veil over her hair falling down her back, lifts the Child to the level of her gaze; he is seated in her arms, turned towards her, reaching out his arms. Each wears a halo drawn in a fine line, and above them shines a four-pointed star, the star of Bethlehem that guided the Magi to the Child. The composition is that of a presentation: the mother looking at her child as one looks at a gift. This is what makes the medal right for a christening, where the child is presented in turn, and where the star says without words what one wishes for him: to be guided. Exclusive Manufacture Mayaud design.

Mayaud gold plate

This medal is made in Mayaud gold plate: a French-made solid gilded brass base, struck under the same engraved die as the gold version, covered with a 3-micron layer of 18-karat (750/1000) gold. Made in our Paris workshop.

Diameter, engraving and variations

Offered in 18 mm, the classic size. The smooth reverse takes an engraving, first name and date, carried out in the workshop with the engraving package. The Starry Virgin and Child is also available in solid yellow gold and in gold and mother-of-pearl.