This lovely little Miraculous necklace is a great way to venerate the Virgin Mary in your daily life while proudly displaying your faith. The Miraculous medal is one of the most popular depictions of Mary and was created in 1830 by St. Catherine Laboure after she received a vision from the Blessed Mother. It is a great gift for First Communions and Confirmations, and can be worn daily or saved for those special religious occasions. The sterling silver medal is 3/8 of an inch tall and comes on an 18 inch stainless steel chain which is the preferred chain length for most women and also a great size for children seven and older. The round Miraculous medal comes in a gift box.