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Madonna del Ghisallo Necklace

$85.00 USD
$85.00 USD
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Madonna del Ghisallo is a hill near Lake Como, Italy with a church that sits atop it. The hill is part of several prominent bike races and became a popular stop for cyclists. A local priest proposed that La Madonna del Ghisallo be declared the patroness of cyclists, and this proclamation was confirmed by Pope Pius XII. Today the spot hosts a shrine, small cycling museum, and an eternal flame for cyclists who have died.

DC Designer Kate Ahern reached out to me to commission a pendant necklace with the likeness of Madonna del Ghisallo. She sent me a rough drawing she made along with some ideas to try. Using her design, I created a 3D model of the piece, which underwent several rounds of editing to get it just right. This is the most complex and intricate piece created to date, and working with another designer proved to be an amazing collaboration! Kate was up for sharing her design with everyone, so here it is for purchase.

May the Patron Saint of Bicyclists watch over and protect anyone who wears this piece of jewelry.

Product Info: The pendant measures 1" in height.

Materials

Sterling Silver .925 is 92.5% pure silver (with the remaining 7.5% made up of other metals to give it some hardness).

Plated Gold (Yellow or Rose) is a thin (0.5 micron) layer of gold over top of brass. The brass base material does NOT contain nickel and is 80% Copper, 15% Zinc, + 5% Tin.

Silver Care Info

Sterling silver will last a lifetime and gets better when worn.

After wearing, keep your silver pieces in a cool, dark, airtight place like a jewelry box or plastic bag.

Silver can tarnish if exposed to moisture in the air, turning it black or dark. Once tarnished, don't worry! It can always be polished back to the original shine.

Plated Gold Care Info

The lifetime of your plated gold jewelry depends on how often it is worn and exposed to humidity, water, + soap. Pieces will typically last for several years or more when worn with care. To extend the vibrancy of your jewelry, remove gold-plated jewelry when showering or swimming. With hard-wearing and frequent exposure to water, the plating may wear off, revealing the brass material underneath.