{"product_id":"18k-solid-gold-virgin-mary-medal-open-90547","title":"18K Solid Gold Virgin Mary Medal, Open Work, High Relief Mater Dolorosa - 1950's - Unique","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eauthentic 18K solid gold Virgin Mary medal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly refined French religious piece from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"616\"\u003ehigh relief depiction of Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"660\"\u003esolid yellow 18-karat gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and stamped with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eFrench Eagle hallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e, this medal showcases exceptional mid-century European craftsmanship. 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