This gilded 304L stainless steel pendant is an ex voto , also known as a sacred Mexican heart. It features a heart bordered by small balls and a cross on top.
Give free rein to your creativity and create a wide range of DIY costume jewelry with this jewelry component! Whether at the end of a necklace, suspended from a chain or transformed into earrings, this gold-plated stainless steel pendant will add a refined note to your DIY creations.
Did you know? An ex-voto (Latin for wish) is a symbol of faith and gratitude. It is used to give thanks for the fulfillment of a wish or the granting of a grace.
Very common in Mexico, ex-voto hearts are hung on the walls of houses, churches and shops to serve as good-luck charms.
Religious symbols have been very much in vogue in recent years. They're everywhere, from haute-couture and ready-to-wear catwalks to street corners.
How to use this stainless steel pendant
Hang this pendant on a gold-plated stainless steel chain to create a simple, discreet necklace that can be worn stacked with other chains.
Make a pearl necklace with freshwater pearls or Heishi beads and add your stainless steel pendant. The result is an elegant necklace that can be worn with other necklaces of your own creation for a trendy look.
More the earring type? Create dangling earrings by attaching your pendant to an ear stud or sleeper. It's quick and easy, isn't it?
Looking for inspiration? Take a look at our stainless steel necklace tutorials.
Are you a novice? Don't panic! We've got some tips to guide you through your first steps.
Discover our beginner's jewelry training course for making bead necklaces and many other jewelry techniques. And creating costume jewelry will become child's play!
This product is PVD plated.
This product is manufactured by a BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audited company.
This is an initiative led by companies committed to improving working conditions in their international supply chains.
Details:
Height: 22 mm
Width: 18 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Internal diameter of closed ring: 1.5 mm
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