Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, da Vinci, Botticelli. The list of great artists who depicted the Virgin Mary and her “sweet little Jesus boy” in tender embrace, whether in paintings, murals or sculpture, reads like a Who’s Who of the Renaissance Age. Now our Stauer Madonna and Child Heart Pendant captures the inspirational and touching nature of the sacred pairing without the do-not-touch taboo of their museum settings. It’s the perfect gift for women today who, like Mary, want to keep these things in their hearts—whether worn as a quiet expression of religious faith or of maternal love.

Subtly stylized yet remarkably detailed, the veiled Virgin and babe are cradled within a sterling silver heart, pavé set with 27 round diamonds (1/4 ctw). The pendant is 5/8" across and clings to an 18" sterling silver Venetian box chain.