Inspiration Behind the Porte-Bonheur & St. Christopher Medal Charm
For centuries, the St. Christopher medal has been a trusted talisman for travelers—a symbol of safe passage and protection on life’s journeys. In France, Porte-Bonheur (“good luck”) charms carried an extra layer of meaning, gifted to loved ones before they set out on new adventures.
Our silver St. Christopher charm blends that old-world tradition with a modern touch. The guiding star, moonflower vine, and “France” inscription nod to heritage, while the reverse side featuring St. Christopher roots it in timeless symbolism. It’s more than jewelry—it’s a reminder to move through the world with hope, guidance, and connection, no matter where the road takes you.
Highlights, Measurements & Materials
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Included: One personalized charm. Chain sold separately.
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Charm Measurement excluding ¼” bail: 5/8"
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Charm Metal: .935 Silver
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Finish: Lightly Antiqued
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Design: This piece has a different design on the front and the back
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Hallmark: TSD
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Sustainability: Made of repurposed silver.
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Handcrafted in San Diego, California
Styling Tips and Layering Ideas for the Silver Porte-Bonheur Medal
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Everyday Protector: Wear this unique silver saint medal solo on a silver chain for a simple, meaningful look.
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Eclectic Layers: Stack with relic charms and gemstone pendants for a soulful, collected style.
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Sentimental Touch: Engrave with your initial or gift it as a protective amulet for someone special.
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Mixed Metals: Pair with gold relic coins for an effortlessly undone California edge.
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Travel Companion: A charm made to carry close during adventures, whether near or far.
Three Sisters Jewelry Brand Vision
Jewelry that aims to mirror the complexity of individuality and the concept of timelessness is the essence of the TSJ design aesthetic. Hand-rendered in precious metals and stones, our designs radiate an effortlessly chic, free-spirited style. Our personalized pieces are reflections of each wearer’s unique personal story, and can be layered and added to as memories are made and passions discovered.
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Handcrafted by Three Sisters Jewelry in San Diego, California - As each piece is cast, finished and engraved to order, your piece will ship within 10 business days (not inclusive of shipping time).
The purpose of the Font Visualization Tool is to allow visualization of font styles. The tool does not provide an exact replica of the font style for your piece. Our engraver is proprietary and as a result, exact font replicas won’t interface with the tool. If you would like to see a specific font, please reach out to Customer Service prior to placing your order and we will provide a digital image of the font style to you. Likewise, if there is a font style you prefer please reach out and we will do our best to accommodate the style.
If you are attempting to match a design previously created by TSJ, please reach out to customer service prior to placing your order. Our personalization methods and designs have changed over time and we want to ensure your piece is cohesive. As a result, we are unable to guarantee this charm will match a previous design created by TSJ.
- Material:
- .940 Silver
- Metal Color:
- Silver
- Charm Shape:
- Round
- Name Tag:
- Our very vintage and very French personalized charm of protection features a guiding star above an embossed moonflower vine with the word “France” tucked within and an image of the patron saint of travel, St. Christopher on the other side.
