New real 14k gold pendent and clasp weighing 1.3 grams. The size of the pendant is approximately 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch. The cardboard that the pendent sits on inside the box isn't perfect as can be seen in picture, no condition issues other than that (none on the actual pendent). U.S. seller, fast shipping. The Miraculous Medal owes its origins to the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the chapel of the Rue du Bac, Paris, in 1830. She appeared to Catherine Labourn, showing the young nun and future saint the design of a medal that serves as a mini-catechism of the Churchs teaching on Our Lady. Miraculous MedalIn a vision, Mary stood on a globe with brilliant light streaming from her jeweled fingers. Behold the symbol of graces shed upon those who ask for them, she said, representing herself as Mediatrix of All Graces. Surrounding her a banner read, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you, symbolizing her Immaculate Conception. The vision reversed, showing the letter M entwined with a cross above the Sacred Hearts. This image represents Mary as Coredemptrix, a unique participator in Jesus saving act of redemption. The Virgin Mary told St. Catherine to have a medal struck with this image, and that those who wore the medal and said the prayer would receive graces and special protection from her. It took two years before the medal was struck as Our Lady had requested. The medal was originally called the Medal of the Immaculate Conception.