traditionally, milagros (also known as ex-votos or dijes) are offered to a favorite saint as a reminder of the petitioner's particular need, or they are offered to the saint in thanks for a prayer answered. these hearts were hand-cast, probably in south america, with the intention of healing the broken-hearted. erica bought them in a local botanica and plated them in 14k gold to make them a little more precious. this heart features detailed valves and chambers with a dagger piercing though it. charm is almost 1" long and hangs from a 19" 14k gold-plated brass chain with a spring ring clasp.
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