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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Saturday, January 25, 2014


Miraculous Medal Triple Strand Bracelet. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Did you know?

Quality of Our Lady As Illustrated by the Medal
• Mother Her open arms, the "recourse" we have in her
• Immaculate The words, "conceived without sin"
• Assumed into Heaven She stands on the globe
• Mediatrix Rays from her hands symbolizing "graces"
• Our Protection Crushes the serpent (Gn. 3:15)

The Reverse Side
• A cross-and-bar surmounts a large, bold "M" 
• 12 stars disperse around the perimeter 
• Two hearts are depicted underneath the "M," the left lapped with a crown of thorns, the right skewed by a sword. From each, a flame emanates from the top. Again, employing a grid analysis, we can see how the reverse-side design contains great symbolism reflecting major tenets of the Catholic faith.

Design Element and its Catholic Meaning
• The large letter "M" — Mary as Mother, Mediatrix.
• Cross and bar — Jesus' cross of Redemption.
• 12 stars — 12 Apostles, who formed the first Church.
• Left Heart — The Sacred Heart, who died for our sins.
• Right Heart — The Immaculate Heart, who intercedes for us.
• Flames — The burning love Jesus and Mary have for us.

Thursday, January 23, 2014


Sterling silver Miraculous Medal gemstone bracelet. Amethyst, Pearls, Amazonite and Quartz.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014


Sweet Miraculous Medal Earrings in the Blessed Mother's colors!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014


Irish Thistle Earrings. Emerald shades of Swarovski crystals, Czech glass.

The Original Cathedral Windows Rosary. Jasper, Turquoise, Moonstone, Amethyst, Riverstone, Mother of Pearl, Freshwater Pearls, Aqua terra Jasper, Rose Quartz, Jade, Lepidolite, Amazonite, Aquamarine. Solid bronze crucifix and center. On sale at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com.


A three strand bracelet with Aqua terra jasper, Swarovski pearl, freshwater pearl, faceted Czech glass, rhodochrosite, aquamarine and a vintage medal from France depicting Our Lady and St. John Vianney. On sale at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Monday, January 20, 2014



Lourdes bracelet. Citrine, Swarovski crystals, vintage pearls from the 1940s, faceted crystals, Czech glass and vintage medal from France. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Friday, January 17, 2014



St. Therese Picasso Czech glass earrings. SOLD! Thank you! :)

Thursday, January 16, 2014


St. Rita/Notre Dame vintage medal earrings. Faceted Czech glass, medals from France. Sold! Thank you! :)

Tuesday, January 14, 2014



Angel wing heart necklace.

Sterling silver ear wires are attached to Swarovski crystals and vintage medals from France featuring Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Therese of Lisieux. On sale at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Vintage French medal bracelet with Kyanite, Swarovski crystals, faceted Czech glass. Bracelet is adjustable.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014


Solid bronze medals recast from antique medals from the late 1800s France. Faceted Czech glass and crystals dangle from the double sided images of Our Lady and Bernadette at Lourdes. On sale at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Faceted red crystals, ruby quartz and bronze medals are used in this wire wrapped rosary. An heirloom piece. Beautiful like the old fashioned rosaries of my grandmother.Gold plate filigree bead caps accent the faceted ruby quartz. Victorian style crucifix and a two-sided center with a gorgeous depiction of Our Lord. On sale now at my Etsy store.

Monday, January 6, 2014


Virgo Maria Immaculate medal from Belgium, Lepidolite, Amethyst, Jasper, Aquamarine, Czech glass, Swarovski Crystals. On sale at my Etsy shop, www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Our Lady of Lourdes Gemstone Necklace. Vintage medal from France. Ave Maria crown as a center. Faceted Amazonite and Swarovski crystals. On sale now at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

On sale in my Etsy shop. Amazonite and Swarovski crystal earrings.

Sunday, January 5, 2014




Rosa Mystica Rosary with optional rosary keepsake box. Materials: AA grade rhodochrosite aves, solid bronze rose paters, miraculous medal center, rose cross with Our Lady's image. Wire wrapped for longevity. On sale now at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com

Never underestimate the power the rosary brings! 
  The first Hail Mary was brought to earth by Angel Gabriel to Mary. Padre Pio called the rosary, "his weapon".  At Fatima, Mary identified herself as, "I am the Lady of the Rosary"  

Friday, January 3, 2014

Thursday, January 2, 2014



St. Therese of Lisieux earrings. On sale at my Etsy shop. www.gailgirondesign.etsy.com


A necklace made from Freshwater pearls, Swarovski pearls and faceted crystals.