Embossed in Relief
Worn Close to Your Heart
Hypoallergenic, No Green Skin
Water & Sweat-Proof
Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace
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Why This Necklace
Mary as a Mother First. Carried for Nearly a Thousand Years.
Most images of Mary show her crowned, enthroned, hands open to the world. This one shows her differently. Her face is pressed against her Son's, the way a mother holds a child she does not want to put down.
Iconographers called it the Eleusa, the image of tenderness. It appeared in the Christian East nearly a thousand years ago and traveled west, copied in monasteries and carried in homes, because it said something the grander images did not.
That God chose to be held. And that the woman who held Him is the one you can turn to.
“Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace is our modern take on the oldest and warmest image of Mary there is. The medal is embossed in relief and finished in 18K gold plated titanium steel, heavy enough to feel real, refined enough to wear every single day. Designed for the Catholic woman who wants her faith present, visible, and close to her heart.”
— CathoGold
Details & Size
THE NECKLACE
Material: 18K gold plated titanium steel
Pendant: oval medal, Our Lady of Tenderness embossed in relief
Pendant size: 1.26" x 1.02", 0.16" thick
Chain: 23.6" box chain
Weight: 22g
LENGTH
23.6" box chain. One size fits all.
Shipping
PRODUCTION
Each piece is crafted in small batches, from material sourcing to final assembly. Orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days. We work with small suppliers who prioritize quality over speed, and each batch goes through an internal review before it's approved for packaging.
INSPECTION
Before packaging, every piece is individually checked by hand. We verify the finish, the clasp, and every component. If something isn't right, a clasp that's stiff or a bead that's off-center, we set it aside and replace it. We'd rather take an extra day than ship something we're not proud of.
SHIPPING
All orders ship free. No minimum required. Estimated delivery: 7 to 15 business days from the date your order ships. You'll receive a tracking number by email within 3 business days of placing your order.
Shipping Protection
For $1.99, CathoGold Shipping Protection covers your order against loss, theft, or damage in transit.
Orders with Shipping Protection that don't arrive as expected are eligible for a free replacement 15 days after the ship date, with no action required on your part.
Shipping Protection is added to your order by default. We highly recommend keeping it on.
To opt out, remove it from your cart before checkout.
Note: If you opt out and your order doesn't arrive, we'll still work to help you. However, the eligibility time frame for unprotected orders is 25 days after the ship date, and the replacement process will require some action on your part.
Returns & Exchanges
We stand behind the quality of our jewelry (see our Gold Promise Warranty), and we're confident you'll love what you receive.
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE
If your piece arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, email us at support@cathogold.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. In that case, sending you a replacement of the same piece, or a different piece of your choice as a replacement, is completely free of charge. No return shipment, no fees, nothing to pay.
CHANGED YOUR MIND
Picked the wrong piece, or simply changed your mind? The easiest solution: we can send you a different piece from our catalog as an exchange, completely free of charge. Just email us within 30 days of delivery and tell us which piece you would rather have.
If you prefer a refund instead, you can return any unworn piece in its original condition, gift box included, within 30 days of delivery for a refund of the product price.
Our pieces are crafted at our workshops in Europe and Asia, and we do not operate a return facility in the United States. Returns are international shipments, and return shipping and any customs fees are the customer's responsibility.
Gold Promise Warranty
Like every piece we make, our Gold Promise Warranty is built to last. If anything goes wrong with your jewelry within 30 days of delivery, we'll make it right, free of charge.
SITUATIONS THAT ARE 100% COVERED
- Clasp not working as expected
- Chain snapping accidentally
- Unnatural wear on your piece
- Receiving the wrong item or size
- Damaged on arrival
- Any other issue with your jewelry
Any issue?! That's right. Our Gold Promise Warranty is intentionally broad, for a simple reason: we truly want you to have a wonderful experience with us. No matter what, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you're happy.
HOW IT WORKS
Email us at support@cathogold.com with your order number and a short description of the issue. We'll respond within 1 to 2 business days. We'll send you a free replacement or exchange it for another piece.
The Gold Promise Warranty covers replacements and exchanges. Refund requests follow our standard return policy.
BEYOND 30 DAYS
Run into an issue after 30 days? Reach out anyway. We'll always do our best to help.
The Necklace
Looking for something that carries real faith?
There's a reason women have worn Mary close to their heart for generations. Not only because it's beautiful. Because when you wear her, you feel held.
Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace brings you the warmest image of her there is. Mother and Son cheek to cheek, embossed in relief, resting close to your heart.
Crafted for the woman who wants her faith present, visible, and close to her heart. Every single day.
Join Thousands of Catholic Women Who Wear Their Faith Daily
I bought it because of the way she is holding Him. Every other medal I own has her standing alone. This one has them touching. My daughter noticed it the first day and asked me about it.
It is heavier than I expected, in a good way. It sits right at my chest and I catch myself holding it during the day. The gold has not dulled at all in three months of daily wear.
I have collected Marian medals my whole life and never found this image in a necklace. Mother and child cheek to cheek. My granddaughters ask to hold it every time they see me.
The Craft
Crafted to Last a Lifetime
embossed in relief • worn close to the heart
Chosen to last. Not to impress.
Embossed in Relief, Not Printed
The image is struck into the metal, raised and recessed, so the faces hold their shape under your thumb. Nothing printed, nothing painted, nothing to wear away.
The medal is 18K gold plated titanium steel, 0.16 inches thick and 22 grams in the hand. Resistant to water, sweat, and daily wear.
You'll wear this necklace every single day. And it will hold.
A reminder within reach.
Mother and Son, Cheek to Cheek
In this image Mary is not crowned and she is not distant. She is holding her Son against her face, close enough that nothing separates them.
Through the day, your hand finds the medal without thinking. A moment of quiet in the middle of everything.
This is not a decorative pendant. It is a daily act of devotion.
Every piece. Every time.
Made with Intention
Every piece we make begins with a symbol that already carries centuries of prayer, devotion, and meaning.
Our work is not to create something new. It is to take sacred symbols worn by millions for centuries and put them where faith belongs, close to you, every single day.
Because the women who wear their faith shouldn't have to choose between tradition and everyday life. We make sure they never have to.
Our Mission
Made to Be Worn by Believers
30-Day Return Guarantee
Not the right piece? You have 30 days from delivery to return it, unworn and in its original condition, for a refund of the product price. If anything arrives damaged or defective, we replace it free of charge. Your faith in us matters as much as your faith in Him.
The Community
Trusted by Thousands of Women of Faith
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
Maria C. (Texas)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace
"I hesitated because gold plated usually means it looks good for a month. I have worn this one daily since July, showered in it, slept in it. The chain and the medal still look the way they did in the box. No dullness, no spotting."
Anne P. (Virginia)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace
"In the photos the medal looked almost too ornate for me. I wear simple things. It arrived and the relief is subtle in person, more texture than decoration. It goes with everything I own."
Catherine R. (Georgia)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace
"I work in a kitchen and sweat through everything. Two necklaces before this one turned my neck green within a month. This one has not marked my skin once in four months."
Patricia M. (Ohio)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: Our Lady of Tenderness Necklace
"The chain is longer than what I usually wear, so the medal sits closer to my heart than my collarbone. I was unsure at first. Now I prefer it, and it tucks under a shirt when I need it to."
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it turn my skin green?
No. Green skin comes from low-quality plating over copper or brass reacting with sweat. Our chain and medal are 18K gold plated titanium steel, plated in multiple layers over a hypoallergenic base. It doesn't react with skin.
We've worn ours every day for months. No green, no irritation, nothing. If for any reason you experience a reaction, reach out and we'll take care of you.
Can I wear it in water?
Yes, and we encourage it. The chain and the medal are waterproof and sweat-proof. Shower in it, sleep in it, work out in it.
Just avoid leaving it in chlorine or saltwater for extended periods, and it'll stay looking exactly the way it arrived.
Will it break if I wear it every day?
We built it for exactly that. The medal is solid titanium steel at 0.16 inches thick, and the box chain is one of the sturdiest builds there is.
If something goes wrong within 30 days, our Gold Promise Warranty covers it. And honestly, even after that, reach out. We'll always do our best to help.
What size is the necklace?
The chain is 23.6 inches, so the medal rests on the chest rather than at the collarbone. The medal itself is 1.26 by 1.02 inches and 0.16 inches thick.
If you're not sure how it'll sit on you, reach out before you order and we'll help.
How long does shipping take?
7 to 15 business days from the day your order ships. We know that's not overnight, and we want to be upfront about it.
Every piece goes through individual inspection before it leaves us. That takes time, but it means we're not sending you something we're not proud of. You'll get a tracking number within 3 business days so you always know where it is.
What is your return policy?
30 days from delivery. If your piece arrives damaged or defective, we replace it free of charge. If you simply change your mind, you can return any unworn piece within 30 days. Returns ship to our workshop in Europe or Asia, and return shipping plus any customs fees are the customer's responsibility. We refund the product price once the return arrives and passes inspection.
Email us at support@cathogold.com and we'll guide you through every step.