St. Francis of Assisi Medal

St. Francis of Assisi Medal: overview

The St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) comes in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold: a necklace with a balanced, wearable build. In detail, overall size is about 15 mm or 18 mm, the finish is polished, construction is solid, and it is made in standard weight.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), curb links are twisted so each link lies flat against the next, which lets the chain sit smoothly and resist kinks. Religious medals carry a saint or devotional image and are often given for baptisms, confirmations, and milestones.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and of the natural world.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), the smallest option measures about 15 mm (0.59 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across); the largest is about 18 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 2.2 x 2.2 mm. Pick a chain whose clasp is smaller than that opening, or one fine enough to thread through before it is closed.

At $323.45 to start, the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) sits near the middle of the 840 necklaces and pendants in the shop on price. Similar designs include the St. Francis of Assisi Medal Pendant and the St. Francis of Assisi Medal Necklace or Pendant.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal). 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

Link style

Curb

Length

18 in

Pendant size

15 mm or 18 mm

Outside diameter

15 mm

Options

3

Price

$323.45 to $1,490.37

Metals, sizes, and price

The St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) comes in 3 combinations across metal and size, and prices run $323.45 to $1,490.37. Metal choice and size drive most of the price difference: more gold or platinum, or more carat weight, means a higher price.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), by size: 15 mm from $867.03; 18 mm from $323.45.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), 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.

• ◆Sterling Silver: $323.45
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), 14K Yellow Gold: 2 options, $867.03–$1,490.37

Which option is right for you

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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) is best at.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), the least expensive way into this design is the St. Francis Pendant Medal Necklace — Rhodium-Plated on Sterling Silver at $323.45. At the top of the range, the St. Francis Medal — 14K Yellow Gold is $1,490.37. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), sterling Silver, from $323.45: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), 14K Yellow Gold, from $867.03: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.

About the metals

2 of the 3 options of the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) are 14K gold, starting at $867.03. 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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) starts at $867.03. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $323.45. 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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), 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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

Fit and wear

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), length guide for this style: 18 in: falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

Styling notes

For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), wear it alone at the collarbone, or layer it with a shorter chain for contrast. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

Who it is for

The St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) suits a gift for an animal lover. It also suits a meaningful gift for a birthday, anniversary, or Mother's Day, or a daily necklace for work and weekends. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

How it compares

Weighing the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) at $323.45 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. Francis of Assisi Medal.

• ◆St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal). Round Hollow St. Francis Of Assisi Medal — 14K Yellow Gold, from $650.66: $327.21 more to start.
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), Confirmation Medal Necklace or Pendant, from $323.45: about the same starting price.
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), St. Raphael Medal Necklace or Pendant, from $286.21: $37.24 less to start.
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), St. Florian Medal Necklace or Pendant, from $277.23: $46.22 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal) 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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal).

• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), 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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal).

• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), 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. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
• ◆For the St. Francis of Assisi Medal (st-francis-of-assisi-medal), curb chain: flat, interlocking links that lie close to the skin.

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