18K Gold Plated
The Prayer Struck Into the Medal
Hypoallergenic — No Green Skin
Water & Sweat-Proof
The Saint Benedict Necklace
Two Gifts With Every Order
Included Free
A Brown Scapular
The original in wool, with the Sacred Heart on one panel and Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the other.
Included Free
A Printed Prayer Card
The Memorare, printed on cream card stock. You are in our prayers.
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1 x Saint Benedict Necklace
Just for Me
269 lei
2 x Saint Benedict Necklaces
Me & Someone Dear
3 x Saint Benedict Necklaces
For the Whole Family
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The Miraculous Medal Bracelet
269 lei
10,000+ Catholic Women Trusted Us
Why This Necklace
The Medal They Set Above the Door.
For centuries Catholics set this medal into doorframes, over gates, into the foundations of houses. It went wherever a family needed watching, and it stayed there long after everyone inside had gone to sleep.
The letters around the cross were never decoration. They are a prayer, cut down to initials so it would fit on the metal. Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux, may the holy cross be my light. Around the rim, the old words of Saint Benedict against evil.
Because the prayer is struck into the medal itself, it keeps being prayed on the nights you are too tired to find the words.
We took it off the doorframe and put it on a chain, for the woman who keeps the watch now.
"The Saint Benedict Necklace is our take on the oldest protection medal in the Church. We kept the letters exactly as they have been struck for four hundred years, because the prayer is the whole point. All we changed is where it hangs."
Details & Size
THE NECKLACE
Material: 18K gold plated stainless steel
Pendant: Round Saint Benedict medal, cross and prayer letters struck on the face
Chain: Satellite chain, 16" with a 2" extension
Closure: Lobster clasp
Adjusts to 16" or 18", so it sits at the collarbone or just below it.
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
Every night she checks on everyone. Nobody checks on her.
She is the one who walks the house last. The lock, the stove, the window in the back room. She stands in a doorway a second longer than she needs to, looking at someone asleep.
Then she goes to bed carrying all of it, and nobody stands in her doorway.
This is her medal. The one Catholics have set above their doors for centuries, worn now by the one doing the watching, with the prayer already engraved so her watch is never kept alone.
Join Thousands of Catholic Women Who Wear Their Faith Daily
I bought it for the nights I do the rounds of the house. It sounds small written down, but knowing the prayer is on me while I lock up has changed how I go to bed.
My mother had this medal over her front door and I never once asked why. She is gone now and I wear it every day. I finally looked up what the letters say.
I garden, I cook, I have three kids pulling at me. It has been on through all of it since spring and the gold has not moved.
The Craft
Made for Everyday Wear
18K gold that holds its color through daily life
Chosen for how long it holds up.
18K Gold. Won't Tarnish, Ever.
We chose 18K gold plating over stainless steel because a medal worn every day gets no mercy. Cheaper plating surrenders at the edges of the engraving first, and on this medal the engraving is the entire point.
This one holds its color through water, soap, sun and years of daily wear.
Every letter struck into the face.
The Prayer Is in the Metal
C S S M L for Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux. N D S M D for Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux. Around the rim, the words Saint Benedict is said to have used against evil, worn down to initials by four centuries of striking.
We kept the arrangement exactly as it has been, so what you wear is the same medal a Catholic family would have nailed above a door in 1700.
Every piece. Every time.
Made with Intention
Every piece we make begins with a symbol that already carries weight, and our job is to keep it recognizable rather than reinvent it.
The medal is struck true to the original, sized to read clearly at the collarbone, on a satellite chain fine enough to wear under a collar.
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
Elaine R. (Texas)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Saint Benedict Necklace
"I worried a round medal would read as costume at my age. It does the opposite. It looks like something that came down through a family."
Paula G. (Virginia)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Saint Benedict Necklace
"The letters are the reason I bought it and I expected them to blur after a few months of wear. Everything is still as sharp as the day it arrived."
Joan K. (Georgia)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Saint Benedict Necklace
"Gold plated necklaces from other brands went dull on me within two months. This one has been through summer, the pool and daily showers and still looks new."
Cheryl B. (Ohio)
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Purchased: The Saint Benedict Necklace
"The 16 inches with the extension sits right at my collarbone. I wear it under a collar for work and over a sweater on Sundays."
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the letters on the medal mean?
They are a prayer in initials. The cross carries Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux, may the holy cross be my light, and Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux, let not the dragon be my guide. The rim carries the older words of Saint Benedict against evil. Catholics have struck this exact arrangement for four hundred years.
Will it turn my skin green?
No. Green skin comes from low-quality plating over copper or brass. Ours is 18K gold plated over stainless steel, which is hypoallergenic and does not react with skin.
Can I wear it in water?
Yes, and we encourage it. The chain, the clasp and the medal are waterproof and tarnish free. Showers, dishes and swimming are all fine.
What size is the necklace?
16" with a 2" extension, so it adjusts to 16" or 18". That puts the medal at the collarbone or just below, where it reads clearly without sitting under a collar.
How long does shipping take?
7 to 15 business days from the day your order ships. Each piece is made in small batches rather than pulled off a shelf.
What is your return policy?
30 days from delivery. If your piece arrives damaged or defective, we replace it or exchange it free of charge. If you simply changed your mind, we offer a free exchange for anything else in our catalog, or you can return it within 30 days.