Notre-Dame de Liesse
Description
Notre-Dame de Liesse is based on a 17th-century French amulet and belongs to one of the oldest and most beloved Marian devotions of France, originating in the 12th century in Picardy. She is the crowned Madonna, with the Holy Child seated at the center — a rare and ancient iconography symbolizing sovereignty, liberation, and Divine authority. Held within an ornate Baroque, scalloped frame sealed with rocaille details and a ribbon, this pendant echoes the historic devotional medals once cherished across France. Sainte Liesse has long been honored as the patroness of liberation, spiritual freedom, and Divine intervention, her presence a source of exultation and deeply comforting grace.
The reverse side depicts “the Delivered Knights”, an impressionistic figured gathering, referencing the liberated faithful French knights, whose stories of deliverance formed the heart of her devotion. They symbolize those who walk toward the Divine and seek her aid will be liberated. Her comforting energy is transformative, providing deliverance from suffering and illumination in moments of darkness. In the 17th century, devotional medals of Liesse were carried as amulets for travelers, protectors of the home, and reminders of the joy that follows Divine deliverance.
She is the Madonna of Liberation: the breaking of chains {emotional or spiritual}, the promise of hope, the protective shield in times of hardship. La Sainte Liesse emanates a dawn-like radiance: hopeful, steadfast, guiding you towards freedom, lightness, and profound spiritual reassurance.
Pendant measures approx. 24 x 13mm.
Solid 14k yellow gold strung on your choice of a shimmering Singapore, delicate oval, or box chain, available in 16" or 18".
Production Info
*Please note: all pieces are made by my hands to order with up to a 3-4 week production time. If you have a rush-order, please email to discuss! For more information about Jewelry Care, Warranty and Returns, please see our FAQ page.
FAQ
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Each order comes gift wrapped, please ensure you fill out the "Gift" notes section upon checkout, as your item will be thoughtfully wrapped and personalized with recipients name, along with description cards of each piece and selected stones!
DO YOU CAST IN ROSE OR WHITE GOLD?
Any piece that is not a ready-made one of a kind is available to custom order in 14k White or 14k Rose Gold.
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PRODUCTION & SHIPPING
All Fine Jewelry items are handcrafted and made to order. All of our pieces require up to 3-4 weeks for turnaround production time, to allow for sizing, polishing, and making sure your jewelry is perfect!
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HOW DO I KNOW WHICH STONE IS FOR ME?
I always, always recommend as first priority to go with what you’re drawn to. Oftentimes, your first instinct as led by your intuition will be spot on for what energy you’re wanting to align with or needing in your life at this time - don’t overthink it!
An easy way to clear your mind and become present with your current state of being:
Close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths.
Focus your attention on the ground beneath your feet, gradually relaxing into a naturally comfortable state. Picture your body within a bright, warm pyramid of white light as you exhale.
Release any impeding stresses that pop into mind, and ask your subconscious to come to the forefront.
See what you’re drawn to aesthetically, then proceed by reading about each energy to determine which one feels right.