This gorgeous necklace is made with an ICON of Mary & the Baby Jesus, made by the Sisters of Bethlehem from the Monastic Family of Bethlehem, of the Assumption of the Virgin and of Saint Bruno in Collobrières (South of France in the Var). It is a Roman Catholic religious order with Carthusian spirituality. The AVE MARIA center is 18K Gold Vermeil. The Parisian chain is 18.5 inches long and 18K plated. The ICON and the AVE MARIA center are separated with a genuine garnet capped with 18K gold vermeil crowns.

ICONS at the monastery in Collobrières are painted in a climate of silent prayer, fasting and holy vigilance in accordance with the Eastern tradition inspired by its distinguished theology and wisdom. Expressing the pure Christian faith, these icons are destined to embody a living and divine presence in sanctuaries of prayer. While contemplating them, we can come to realize the truth of Jesus' promise, "I am with you until the end of time." (Matthew 28:20).