Gold St. Christopher pendant...

[Twinklette]

Looking for a simple design St. Christopher pendant in gold, about 3cm around. Does anyone know where I can find one, preferably w/a 20" or 24" chain. I am having no luck! Thanks Also, the ones I see say 9ct. Is that common for these type of pendants?

 

[Japster]

I may know someone that can help

And regarding the 9ct. A lot of the St. Christopher Medals are made in Italy where 9ct gold is very popular. In different countries there is a minimum legal standard for something to be called "SOLID GOLD." In the US, it's 10k while in some countries it's 8 or 9k.

 

[Twinklette]

Japster thank you!!! As for 9k, would that make it really yellow? Or would I not be able to tell the difference if I sent 9k and 10/14k side by side? I saw some 9k on ebay, but didn't like the styles or they weren't large enough. Anything you could do would be great!

 

[Japster]

The color of the gold is determined by the type and amount of alloys used (For example nickel will "whiten" the gold and make it white gold).

 

[Twinklette]

Ok! Well as long as it's yellow that's all I care about lol.

 

[Japster]

Can you PM me with the links to ones you are looking at? Also give me an idea of shape, etc.

 

[Twinklette]

here's one I saw that I liked - I would like a round shape and would prefer no writing on the front of the medal, very plain - just a picture:

 

[Pippi]

Here's the link to a site that has some in 14K gold and gold plate.

http://www.discountcatholicstore.com/christopher.htm