This enchanting Our Lady of Guadalupe Earrings pair from Gifts of Genesis is a radiant, handmade devotion to the beloved Patroness of the Americas and Protector of the Unborn. Appearing to St. Juan Diego in 1531 on Tepeyac Hill, Our Lady of Guadalupe left her miraculous, self-portrait tilma image—still perfectly preserved today—as a sign of her maternal love and promise: “Am I not here, I who am your Mother?”
Each earring features a beautifully painted miniature medallion of Our Lady encased in a gold bezel, suspended from a delicate hoop hand-wrapped with warm champagne-colored glass crystal beads and wrapped in 18K gold plated wire for heavenly sparkle. The soft golden glow perfectly mirrors the radiant rays that surround her on the original tilma.
About the Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most cherished and scientifically inexplicable treasures in Catholic history. In December 1531, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego, an indigenous Mexican convert, on Tepeyac Hill near present-day Mexico City. She asked that a church be built in her honor and left her own image miraculously imprinted on Juan Diego’s tilma—a simple cloak made of coarse cactus-fiber cloth (agave or maguey)—as proof of her visitation.
What makes the tilma extraordinary:
The image is not painted or dyed; scientific studies have found no brush strokes, pigment traces, or known artistic technique that explains its creation.
The tilma’s material, normally expected to disintegrate within 15–20 years, remains intact and vibrant nearly 500 years later.
The colors have not faded despite exposure to candle smoke, humidity, and time; the image shows no signs of deterioration.
Infrared and microscopic examinations reveal no under-drawing or sizing—the image appears to “float” on the surface of the fibers.
The eyes of Our Lady contain microscopic reflections of a man (believed to be Juan Diego) and several other figures, visible only under high magnification—details unknown in 16th-century art.
The stars on her mantle align with the exact constellation positions over Mexico on December 12, 1531, the day of her final apparition.
Today, the original tilma is venerated in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where millions of pilgrims visit each year. It remains a powerful sign of Mary’s maternal love for the Americas, her affirmation of the dignity of indigenous peoples, and her invitation to all to turn to her Son.
Lightweight, hypoallergenic, and finished with secure lever-back closures, these one-of-a-kind drops are perfect for feast day celebrations (December 12), quinceañeras, baptisms, or everyday Marian devotion. Wear her close to your heart and let Our Lady of Guadalupe’s gentle presence accompany you always. Handmade with love at Gifts of Genesis.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Earrings
Wipe your jewelry with a soft, dry microfiber cloth after each wear to remove oils and residue. For deeper cleaning, use lukewarm soapy water, gently brush if needed, rinse well, and dry immediately—avoid soaking, harsh chemicals, or ultrasonics. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity and sunlight to prevent tarnish—your pieces last longer thanks to tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic 18K gold plated stainless steel, which holds up better than cheaper bases with proper care.
