St Lucy is believed to have been born in Syracuse, Sicily, of noble heritage. She privately dedicated her life to to God at an early age, desiring to devote her life to the Lord. Her vow created complications when a pagan suitor asked for her hand in marriage. Disgruntled by her refusal, he exposed her Christian faith and was condemned to death. After unsuccessful attempts to humiliate her and take her life, Lucy was martyred by a sword thrust into her throat; therefore her patronage includes those with throat problems. However, she is best known as patron of those with eye diseases and blindness, for it is believed she tore out her own eyes to present them to a suitor who was overly smitten by their beauty. Another explanation offered by historians is that they were put out by her torturers. In either case, sources agree that Lucy's eyes were miraculously restored, even more beautiful than before. She is often represented carrying her two eyes on a dish. Her feast day is December 13. Her feast is celebrated with a Festival of Light in Sweden, where she is known as Santa Lucia. The youngest daughter dresses in white and wears a crown of lighted candles, waking her sleeping family with a special song and serving them coffee and rolls. (Appropriately, the name 'Lucy' means light.)

This finely-detailed St Lucy medal measures about 3/4 inch (about the size of a penny), crafted in quality sterling silver. She is depicted holding the aforementioned plate in one hand; her other holds a palm branch. The matte-finish image is highlighted with diamond-cut accents - etchings that reveal the natural brilliance of sterling silver; a soft grey antique finish enhances the block-lettered name and the invocation 'Pray for us'. The clasped stainless steel 18 inch chain consists of curb-style links with a rhodium finish to preserve its natural shine. The St Lucy medal comes attractively packaged in a green velvet hinged box.