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.
Let your creativity run wild as you design a variety of DIY costumejewelrypieces with this jewelry component! Whether at the end of a necklace, hanging from a chain, or transformed into earrings, this gold-plated stainless steel pendant will add a touch of elegance to your DIY creations.
Did you know? An ex-voto (from the Latin word for “vow”) is a symbol of faith and gratitude. It’s used to express thanks for a wish that has come true or a grace received.
Very common in Mexico, heart-shaped ex-votos are hung on the walls of homes, in churches, and in shops to serve as good-luck charms.
Religious symbols have been very trendy in recent years. You see them everywhere—on the runways of haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion shows, as well as on every street corner.
How to wear this stainless steel pendant?
Hang this pendant on a gold-plated stainless steel chain to create a simple, understated necklace that you can layer with other chains.
Make a pearl necklace using freshwater beads or Heishi beads and add your stainless steel pendant. You’ll end up with an elegant necklaceto wear with other necklaces of your own design for a trendy look.
Are you more of an earrings person? Create dangle earringsby attaching your pendant to a stud or a leverback. It’s quick and easy, isn’t it?
Need some inspiration? Feel free to check out our stainless steel necklace tutorials for ideas.
New to jewelry making? Don’t panic! We’ll give you tips to guide you through your first steps.
Check out our beginner’s jewelry-making course to learn how to make beaded necklaces and explore a variety of jewelry-making techniques. And creating costume jewelry will become a breeze!
This product has been coated with a PVD finish.
Details:
Height: 22 mm
Width: 18 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Inner diameter of the closed ring: 1.5 mm
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