Welcome to Shrine... Devotional jewelry shrines & nichos honoring patron saints, deities, and loved ones.The idea of Shrine Jewelry came to me as I looked for a way to carry my family's memory and/or favorite saint on my person. Wanting to create something unique, I happily discovered these wonderful tin *nichos. They seemed to naturally combine well with semi-precious stones. Together, both stone and metal create a rustic feel and add subtle visual weight of each jewelry piece.
*In South America it is common to find nichos. Traditionally nichos are tin and glass cases that are used as shrines to display images of saints, honored religious figures or to display memorabilia of loved ones.
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SHRINE/NICHO INFORMATION
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~The overall measurement for each nicho measures approximately 1 7/8"w x 2 1/8"h x 1/4" deep. The inner window is approximately a 1.5" square.
~Each nicho is handmade and is composed of glass and brass.
~Each tin piece has been re-surfaced, its rough edges smoothed and backed with felt. The image is fixed in place.
~Since they are a hand-made item, there may be some slight variances which add to the charm of each piece.
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SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE NECKLACES
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~Semi-precious stones may vary upon availability and are chosen to compliment the colors in each image.
~We make every effort to display our products on our site with color accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee that your monitor will display accurate color.
~Each necklace measures approximately 16 inches. This DOES NOT include the measurement for the tin nicho.
~Findings are either sterling silver or copper.
~Single strand, semi-precious stone necklaces are also available to compliment most Shrine pieces.
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CUSTOM ORDER SHRINES
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~Custom orders are welcomed. Please email me and so that we can speak more about your options. Prices are reflective of the materials used. Please visit our "Saints" page for more information.
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DEVOTIONAL JEWELRY
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Using esoteric numerology and ancient wisdom, each piece is designed to inspire and uplift. Many of these pieces are one-of-a-kind. Pendants are generally pewter and in some cases, sterling silver. Each piece is created using an intent-based designed and incorporates semi-precious stones.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION
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~LAYAWAY: For your convenience we offer layaway. Please email me PRIOR to purchase so that we may discuss your options.
~SHIPPING: Orders are shipped 1st Class via United States Postal Service. For larger orders we ship flat rate service.
~Each item is tracked and insured. Shipping information will be sent via email stating shipping date and tracking number.
~We ship: Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday. We are closed Saturday, Sunday and all major holidays.
~USA shipping times vary according to location.
~International shipping is available. Please note that international orders are subject to border search and may be delayed depending upon your country's mail service. Packages arrive typically in 1-3 weeks. Shrine is not responsible for lost, damaged or tampered packages. Please contact me with any questions prior to purchase. We do not charge any customs when sending our packages. Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery are your responsibility.
~DAMAGED ITEMS: Please email me within 24 hours if your item arrives damaged. I will replace the item with photographic support of damage.
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PATRON SAINTS/DEITY INFORMATION
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It is interesting to note that the Catholic church does not make saints - they only recognize them. This done so through a process known as Cannonization. The first saints were martyrs who died for their faith. They served as examples of what could be attained when living a Christian-based life. Catholics believe that since a saint has reached heaven they would make strong advocates for their humanly needs. Thus, when you hear a Catholic say, "I'll say a prayer to St. Jude for you" what they really mean is that they are asking St. Jude to intercede on your behalf, which in this case, would be that an impossible cause be granted.
*In South America it is common to find nichos. Traditionally nichos are tin and glass cases that are used as shrines to display images of saints, honored religious figures or to display memorabilia of loved ones.
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SHRINE/NICHO INFORMATION
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~The overall measurement for each nicho measures approximately 1 7/8"w x 2 1/8"h x 1/4" deep. The inner window is approximately a 1.5" square.
~Each nicho is handmade and is composed of glass and brass.
~Each tin piece has been re-surfaced, its rough edges smoothed and backed with felt. The image is fixed in place.
~Since they are a hand-made item, there may be some slight variances which add to the charm of each piece.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE NECKLACES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Semi-precious stones may vary upon availability and are chosen to compliment the colors in each image.
~We make every effort to display our products on our site with color accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee that your monitor will display accurate color.
~Each necklace measures approximately 16 inches. This DOES NOT include the measurement for the tin nicho.
~Findings are either sterling silver or copper.
~Single strand, semi-precious stone necklaces are also available to compliment most Shrine pieces.
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CUSTOM ORDER SHRINES
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~Custom orders are welcomed. Please email me and so that we can speak more about your options. Prices are reflective of the materials used. Please visit our "Saints" page for more information.
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DEVOTIONAL JEWELRY
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Using esoteric numerology and ancient wisdom, each piece is designed to inspire and uplift. Many of these pieces are one-of-a-kind. Pendants are generally pewter and in some cases, sterling silver. Each piece is created using an intent-based designed and incorporates semi-precious stones.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION
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~LAYAWAY: For your convenience we offer layaway. Please email me PRIOR to purchase so that we may discuss your options.
~SHIPPING: Orders are shipped 1st Class via United States Postal Service. For larger orders we ship flat rate service.
~Each item is tracked and insured. Shipping information will be sent via email stating shipping date and tracking number.
~We ship: Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday. We are closed Saturday, Sunday and all major holidays.
~USA shipping times vary according to location.
~International shipping is available. Please note that international orders are subject to border search and may be delayed depending upon your country's mail service. Packages arrive typically in 1-3 weeks. Shrine is not responsible for lost, damaged or tampered packages. Please contact me with any questions prior to purchase. We do not charge any customs when sending our packages. Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery are your responsibility.
~DAMAGED ITEMS: Please email me within 24 hours if your item arrives damaged. I will replace the item with photographic support of damage.
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PATRON SAINTS/DEITY INFORMATION
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It is interesting to note that the Catholic church does not make saints - they only recognize them. This done so through a process known as Cannonization. The first saints were martyrs who died for their faith. They served as examples of what could be attained when living a Christian-based life. Catholics believe that since a saint has reached heaven they would make strong advocates for their humanly needs. Thus, when you hear a Catholic say, "I'll say a prayer to St. Jude for you" what they really mean is that they are asking St. Jude to intercede on your behalf, which in this case, would be that an impossible cause be granted.
Our Lady of Guadalupe...
This is our best-selling necklace and is comprised of a rusted tin/glass nicho, oval-shaped turquoise
and blocked-shaped Fallstone (also known as dyed Magnesite) beads. This color
combination is an artistic interpretation of the Southwest. All
Shrines are enclosed in a beautiful, paper 'Shrine' with a description of the image appearing on the backside.
In 1531, a "Lady" appeared to a Mexican native, Cuauhtlatoatzin (Eagle That Talks) or more commonly known now as Juan Diego. He was among the largest and lowest of social castes, was a field worker, landowner, and a childless widower. Every weekend he would walk 15 miles to a small village, Tlateloco, to receive instruction in the Catholic faith. It was during one of these three-and-a-half hour walks that the first apparition appeared.
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City and spoke to him in his native tongue, Nahuatl. She instructed him to have the bishop build a temple on the site. As a testament to her appearance, she sent him to pick Castilian roses from the hillside, wrap them in his tilma (a poor-quality cactus cloth) and present them to the bishop. This was indeed unusual because it was winter and Castilian roses are not indigenous to Mexico. Unbeknownst to him, the Blessed Mother superimposed her image onto his cloth. Upon opening the cloth, the roses fell to the floor and her image appeared before the Bishop. Construction of the temple began soon after.
Today, the cloth remains intact and hangs in the Basilica in Tepayac. Her image, as well as her message of love and compassion, and the universal promise of help and protection to all mankind are described in the Nican Mopohua, a 16th century document written in native Nahuatl language. Many miracles, cures and interventions are attributed to her and her shrine in Mexico City is the second most visited Catholic churches in the world.
Juan Diego spent the remainder of his life devoted to the Blessed Mother and died on May 30, 1548, at the age of 74. He was declared blessed by Pope John Paul II at the Vatican and canonized on July 31st, 2002 in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. St. Juan Diego is considered the patron saint of humility and protector and advocate of indigenous peoples.
In 1531, a "Lady" appeared to a Mexican native, Cuauhtlatoatzin (Eagle That Talks) or more commonly known now as Juan Diego. He was among the largest and lowest of social castes, was a field worker, landowner, and a childless widower. Every weekend he would walk 15 miles to a small village, Tlateloco, to receive instruction in the Catholic faith. It was during one of these three-and-a-half hour walks that the first apparition appeared.
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City and spoke to him in his native tongue, Nahuatl. She instructed him to have the bishop build a temple on the site. As a testament to her appearance, she sent him to pick Castilian roses from the hillside, wrap them in his tilma (a poor-quality cactus cloth) and present them to the bishop. This was indeed unusual because it was winter and Castilian roses are not indigenous to Mexico. Unbeknownst to him, the Blessed Mother superimposed her image onto his cloth. Upon opening the cloth, the roses fell to the floor and her image appeared before the Bishop. Construction of the temple began soon after.
Today, the cloth remains intact and hangs in the Basilica in Tepayac. Her image, as well as her message of love and compassion, and the universal promise of help and protection to all mankind are described in the Nican Mopohua, a 16th century document written in native Nahuatl language. Many miracles, cures and interventions are attributed to her and her shrine in Mexico City is the second most visited Catholic churches in the world.
Juan Diego spent the remainder of his life devoted to the Blessed Mother and died on May 30, 1548, at the age of 74. He was declared blessed by Pope John Paul II at the Vatican and canonized on July 31st, 2002 in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. St. Juan Diego is considered the patron saint of humility and protector and advocate of indigenous peoples.
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