This small 9/16 inch Miraculous Medal features a blue background and a unique border. Jump ring included. Silver oxidized and made in Italy. Miraculous Medal is known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, created by St. Catherine Laboure following a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This medal is believed to bring special intercessions on behalf of the Blessed Virgin Mary if worn with faith and devotion at the hour of death.