Oval St. Christopher Medal — Sterling Silver · 0.03 CTW

St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant

$244.41

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Item KJ-43D08FC046 · In Stock · 3 options

Selected: Sterling Silver · Pendant · Oval St. Christopher Medal

The St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant is a pendant necklace in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold. Choose from 3 options by metal and option, priced $244.41 to $1,253.20. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Sterling Silver

Option

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One-year warranty against manufacturing defects

The St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant at a glance

The St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) comes in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold: a pendant necklace with a balanced, wearable build. In detail, overall size is about 21 x 15 mm or 29 x 20 mm, the finish is polished, construction is solid, and it is made in standard weight.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), curb links are twisted so each link lies flat against the next, which lets the chain sit smoothly and resist kinks. St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, and his medal is a traditional gift before a trip or a move. Religious medals carry a saint or devotional image and are often given for baptisms, confirmations, and milestones.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, which is why his medal is a traditional gift before a trip, a move, a deployment, or a first car.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), the smallest option measures about 21 x 15 mm (0.83 x 0.59 in), about the size of a U.S. quarter (24.3 mm); the largest is about 29 x 20 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out. The bail opening, where the chain passes through, is about 2.5 x 2.5 mm. Pick a chain whose clasp is smaller than that opening, or one fine enough to thread through before it is closed.

At $244.41 to start, the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) is priced below 74% of the 840 necklaces and pendants in the shop. Similar designs include the St. Christopher U.S. Navy Medal Necklace or Pendant — Sterling Silver and the Reversible U.S. Army/St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant — Rhodium-Plated on Sterling Silver · 0.04 CTW.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated
Weight: Standard Weight
Construction: Solid
Total carat weight (select options): 0.03 CTW
Link style: Curb
Length: 24 in
Pendant size: 21 x 15 mm or 29 x 20 mm
Options: 3
Price: $244.41 to $1,253.20

Options and pricing

The St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) comes in 3 combinations across metal and option, and prices run $244.41 to $1,253.20. The price moves with the amount of metal and the weight of the stones, so wider, heavier, and higher-karat options cost more.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), by option: Pendant · Oval St. Christopher Medal from $244.41; Necklace · 24 In from $433.40.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), sterling Silver: 2 options, $244.41–$433.40
14K Yellow Gold: $1,253.20

How to choose your St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 2 metals offered for the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) is best at.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), the least expensive way into this design is the Oval St. Christopher Medal — Sterling Silver · 0.03 CTW at $244.41. At the top of the range, the Oval St. Christopher Medal — 14K Yellow Gold is $1,253.20. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), sterling Silver, from $244.41: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), 14K Yellow Gold, from $1,253.20: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.

About the metals

1 of the 3 options of the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) is 14K gold, starting at $1,253.20. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

In yellow gold, the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) starts at $1,253.20. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $244.41 across 2 options. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Sterling silver contains a small amount of copper. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

Stones and grading

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), only some options carry a stated carat weight. Where one is stated, it is 0.03 CTW, counted across every stone in the piece.

Fit and wear

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), length guide for this style: 24 in: a classic men's length that sits mid-chest. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

Styling notes

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), mix one textured chain with one fine chain; keeping the metal color the same holds the layers together. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

Who will love it

The St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) suits a send-off gift before a trip, a move, or a first car. It also suits a personal gift that is easy to size, since necklaces fit almost everyone, or a signature piece you wear every day. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

How it compares

Weighing the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) at $244.41 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant.

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), St. Christopher U.S. Air Force Medal Necklace or Pendant — Rhodium-Plated on Sterling Silver, from $332.35: $87.94 more to start.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), Oval Miraculous Medal Necklace or Pendant, from $228.03: $16.38 less to start.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), St. Anthony of Padua Medal Necklace or Pendant, from $226.41: $18.00 less to start.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), St. Florian Medal Necklace or Pendant, from $277.23: $32.82 more to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4) in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush.

Before you order

A short checklist for the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4).

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4).

For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), cTW: total carat weight, the combined weight of every stone in the piece; one carat is 0.2 grams.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant (st-christopher-medal-necklace-or-pendant-4), curb chain: flat, interlocking links that lie close to the skin.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Eligible unworn pieces can be returned within 7 days of delivery. Unless the return is for our error or a verified defect, you pay insured return shipping. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

How long is the chain?

The chain is 24 in long. That is a classic men's length that sits mid-chest.

What does CTW mean?

CTW is total carat weight: the combined weight of every diamond in the piece. One carat is 0.2 grams.

Is it solid gold?

Yes. Karat gold options are gold alloy all the way through, not plated or filled.

Will gold tarnish?

Karat gold does not rust, and in normal wear it does not tarnish. Lotion and soap film can dull it; warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush bring the shine back.

Is sterling silver real silver?

Yes. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with a small amount of other metal for strength.

Will sterling silver tarnish?

Yes, slowly, with air and skin contact. Store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth. Rhodium-plated silver resists tarnish until the plating wears.

Can I wear it in the shower or pool?

Take it off to swim, bathe, or use a hot tub: chlorine and salt water speed tarnish on sterling silver and chlorine in pools and hot tubs can weaken karat gold alloys over time. If it gets wet, rinse in clean water and pat dry.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return it?

Yes. Unworn pieces in original condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method.

Is it a good gift?

The St. Christopher Medal Necklace or Pendant makes an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and our 7-day window covers eligible unworn pieces.