Our Lady of Sorrows Prayer Brooch

More than an enamel pin, this limited-edition Mater Dolorosa brooch transforms Our Lady of Sorrows into an extraordinary work of wearable sacred art. At its center, a sculpted image of the Sorrowful Mother emerges in dimensional gold-tone metal, her contemplative gaze and seven tears surrounded by the seven swords of her Immaculate Heart. Around her unfolds a remarkable architectural frame of layered metal and hard enamel, where midnight-black tracery, ornate relief, and lace-like detailing evoke the beauty of old-world churches and antique devotional cards.

Strictly limited to 50 individually serialized pieces, each brooch is conceived as a small devotional treasure—substantial, ornate, and made to be treasured as much as worn. The architecture and sculptural relief give it the presence of a miniature reliquary, while the intimate scale makes it something you can carry with you throughout the day.

Turn the piece over to discover “Mater Dolorosa, Ora Pro Nobis” — “Sorrowful Mother, pray for us” engraved above your unique edition number.

Created for those who believe sacred objects can be both profoundly meaningful and extraordinarily beautiful, this brooch offers a tangible way to keep the Sorrowful Mother close—not simply as an image of suffering, but as a companion in faith, reminding us that sorrow can become a path toward deeper love, trust, and union with Christ.

A labor of love and devotion, it invites us to pause with Mary, entrust our own sorrows to God, and remain close to Christ through both suffering and joy.

INCLUDED IN THIS COLLECTION

✦ One Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows) Brooch
Design — A sculpted portrait of Our Lady of Sorrows surrounded by a die-cut scalloped frame
Finish — Opaque hard enamel with polished gold-tone detailing
Reverse Inscription — Mater Dolorosa, Ora Pro Nobis and individual edition number
Fastening — Two professional jeweler's clutch posts for secure wear
Size — Approximately 2.0" tall × 1.9" wide
Edition — One of 50, serialized
✦ The Presentation: Arrives tucked inside a vegan-suede pouch.

THE DETAILS & METALLURGY

✦ The Sacred Composition: At the heart of the brooch, a dimensional sculptural portrait of Our Lady of Sorrows gazes downward in contemplation, surrounded by the seven swords of her devotion and her sword-pierced Immaculate Heart. Her traditional seven tears are rendered in the sculpted metalwork, giving the central figure an extraordinary sense of presence and humanity.
✦ The Metalwork & Enamel: Intricate scalloped metalwork, layered Gothic tracery, lace-like ornament, and a radiant sunburst halo surround the central figure, evoking the richly decorated character of a miniature reliquary or fragment of historic ecclesiastical architecture. Substantial dimensional metalwork combines polished gold-tone relief, raised and recessed detailing, and rich black hard enamel that complements the depth and texture of the design. The brooch and its two professional jeweler’s clutch posts are cast in zinc alloy and finished in a polished gold-tone surface. Not solid gold or sterling silver; nickel may be present in the alloy or finish.
✦ The Dimensions: Approximately 2.0" tall × 1.9" wide—a commanding presence designed to showcase the sculptural detail while remaining practical to wear on a favorite jacket, coat, or bag.

THE SACRED TEXTS & INSCRIPTIONS

• Reverse (Latin): "Mater Dolorosa, Ora Pro Nobis" ➔ (Sorrowful Mother, pray for us)

THE ARTIST'S VISION

✦ A Different Kind of Devotional Object: Rather than reducing the Mater Dolorosa to a conventional devotional pin, this piece was conceived as a substantial work of wearable sacred art—something beautiful enough to collect and meaningful enough to pray with. Sacred objects should command space. This piece embraces bold architectural weight, sculptural presence, intricate ornament, and unapologetic detail rather than the restraint of modern minimalism—created for those who want to carry the ancient beauty of the Church into the modern world.
✦ Sacred Architecture Reimagined: Gothic tracery, scalloped architectural forms, lace-like ornament, black enamel, and dimensional gold-tone metalwork draw from the visual language of historic churches and antique European devotional art, surrounding the sculpted figure of the Sorrowful Mother like a miniature sacred reliquary.
✦ An Original Composition: Designed entirely from scratch in California by The Rosary Box, this exclusive interpretation of the Mater Dolorosa was created specifically for the LUXE CORDIS collection.

DEVOTIONAL PURPOSE

The Mater Dolorosa, or Sorrowful Mother, represents Mary standing faithfully beneath the Cross during the Passion of her Son. The sword at her heart recalls the prophecy of Simeon—“and you yourself a sword will pierce”—while her seven tears represent the Seven Sorrows traditionally contemplated in this devotion.

Her radiant halo speaks not only of sanctity, but of the enduring light of faith that remains even in the presence of suffering. Her contemplative expression invites us to linger with the mystery of Mary's sorrow—not as suffering for its own sake, but as sorrow transformed by love, faith, and union with Christ.

In contemplating Mary's sorrows, the faithful are invited to bring their own suffering, fears, griefs, and hopes into that same place of trust. The Mater Dolorosa becomes a quiet companion in prayer: a reminder that we do not have to carry sorrow alone.

Curated with care · Designed in California · Serialized Limited Edition ♱