Genuine Mother of Pearl
Worn Close to Your Heart
Hypoallergenic — No Green Skin
Water & Sweat-Proof
The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace
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The Miraculous Medal Bracelet
255 lei
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Why This Necklace
A Candle Lit in Prayer. Burning for Two Thousand Years.
For two thousand years, believers have lit candles in prayer. For a mother in the hospital. For a child far from home. For the friend who is struggling. The flame stays and keeps praying, long after you have gone.
The Sacred Flame Cross is shaped after that tradition: a medal formed like a wax seal, as if pressed from the candle you lit, with the cross rising at its center.
Today, it is worn by women who want that quiet flame with them. Not only in church. Through every single day.
“The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace is our modern take on the oldest prayer there is. A genuine mother of pearl medal shaped like a sacred seal, the cross in gold at its heart, 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 stainless steel
Pendant: sacred seal medal, genuine mother of pearl, gold cross at the center
Chain: satellite chain
Closure: lobster clasp
LENGTH
16" with 2" extension. One size fits all.
Shipping
⚠ TEMPORARY EXTENDED DELIVERY — MOTHER OF PEARL
Due to exceptional demand from our community, orders containing our mother of pearl pieces — including The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace — currently require approximately 7 additional business days on top of our standard 7–15 business day window (estimated delivery: 14–22 business days from your order date).
Our pieces are crafted at our workshops in Europe and Asia, and a fresh batch of mother of pearl is already on its way. Every order will be fulfilled and shipped as soon as possible — no order is ever left behind.
Your order is always protected: if delivery takes longer than 30 days from the day you ordered, we will issue a full refund — no questions asked. Questions? Email us at support@cathogold.com — we answer within 24 hours.
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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 believers have lit candles in prayer for two thousand years. Because faith needs somewhere to rest. Because while the flame burns, you feel held.
The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace is our way of keeping that flame close. Genuine mother of pearl shaped like a sacred seal, with the cross in gold at its center.
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 have lit a candle for my children every week since they were born. When I saw this medal, I understood it immediately. Now I wear my prayer. It has not left my neck since it arrived.
The mother of pearl catches the sun in the most beautiful way, almost like the seal is lit from inside. People ask about it, and I get to tell them what it means. Conversations I never expected.
I catch myself holding it in the hard moments of the day. It is quiet, it is small, and somehow it settles me. My daughter noticed it first and now she wants one of her own.
The Craft
Crafted to Last a Lifetime
genuine mother of pearl • worn close to the heart
Formed by nature. Finished by hand.
Genuine Mother of Pearl. No Two Alike.
Mother of pearl is not manufactured. It forms naturally inside the shell, layer by layer, over years. No two medals carry the same light.
Each medal is cut, polished, and set by hand in a frame of 18K gold plated stainless steel. Resistant to water, sweat, and daily wear.
You'll wear this necklace every single day. And it will hold.
A reminder within reach.
Sealed Like a Prayer
The medal is shaped like a wax seal, the way believers have sealed prayers and promises for centuries. From its center, a small gold cross rises out of the mother of pearl.
Through the day, your hand finds it 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
CathoGold was built for Catholics who wear their faith with pride. We take symbols with centuries of meaning and make them worthy of everyday life, for a community of believers who know that beauty and devotion belong together.
Join us in bringing that faith to the world.
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: The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace
"I hesitated because mother of pearl sounded fragile to me. I pictured it chipping within a month. Four months in, worn daily, showered in, slept in. Not a mark on it. The gold frame protects the edges and the surface looks exactly like the day it arrived."
Anne P. (Virginia)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace
"I wasn't sure about gold on white. In photos it looked almost too elegant for everyday wear, like something you'd save for occasions. It arrived and I understood. It goes with everything I own, and the white face makes the small gold cross stand out in a way plain metal crosses never do."
Catherine R. (Georgia)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace
"I've had gold plated necklaces from other brands turn dull or spotty within two months. Ordered this one after seeing it recommended online. Five months later the chain and the frame look identical to day one. Whatever they're using for the plating holds in a way I've not seen before."
Patricia M. (Ohio)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Sacred Flame Cross Necklace
"I have a short neck and necklaces never sit quite right on me. I was skeptical about one size fits all. The 16 inches with the extension sits exactly where I want it, just below my collarbone. The mother of pearl medal rests against my chest perfectly. I don't have to think about adjusting it."
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 is 18K gold plated stainless 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 18K gold plated chain and the mother of pearl medal are both 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 mother of pearl sits in a protective gold frame, and the chain, the clasp, and the setting are all made to hold up.
If something goes wrong within 30 days, our CathoGold Warranty covers it. And honestly, even after that, reach out. We'll always do our best to help.
What size is the necklace?
16" with a 2" extension, so it adjusts to 16" or 18". We designed it that way on purpose. We didn't want anyone to worry about sizing.
If you're not sure how it'll sit, 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.