Baptism & Christening Gifts in Gold

A baptism or christening is a day families remember for a lifetime, and a gold medal or pendant is a gift that can be worn, passed down and kept. Rudix Jewellery is a Hamilton, Ontario jeweller. The medals, tag pendants and children's pendants below are real pieces from our shop. Engraving can be added to most of them, so the gift can carry a name, a date or a few words.

Meaningful gifts for a baptism, christening or first communion

Choose a piece for the child, or for an adult being baptized or confirmed. Every link below goes to the live product page, where you can pick your gold.

Baptism medals

Yellow Gold Baptism Medal – solid 10k yellow gold, polished medal face with a ready bail. Chain sold separately.
White Gold Baptism Medal – solid white gold in 10k, 14k or 18k. Chain sold separately.
Two-Tone Gold Baptism Medal (ST06) – solid 18K two-tone gold. Chain sold separately. This medal is not offered with engraving.

See every baptism medal.

Angel and Marian medals

Yellow Gold Angel Medal (solid) – 10k, 14k or 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold Angel Medal, second design (solid) – 10k, 14k or 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold Madonna Medal (solid)
Yellow Gold Miraculous Medal (solid) – the traditional Marian image on a polished oval.

Communion and confirmation medals

See every communion medal.

Tag pendants

A smooth, plain tag is a quiet, modern alternative to a medal, with room for a name and a date. Sizes are the body of the pendant only and do not include the bail.

Yellow Gold Plain Rectangular Tag Pendant, 19 × 13 mm – 10k, 14k or 18k.
White Gold Plain Rectangular Tag Pendant, 19 × 13 mm – 10k or 14k.
Yellow Gold Polished Round Tag Pendant, 14 mm – 10k, 14k or 18k.

See all tag pendants.

Baby and kids pendants, chain included

These small 10k gold pendants are sold with their cable chain and come with a Certificate of Authenticity and a gift box. They are not engravable.

10K Cross Pendant with Cable Chain – 5.53 mm wide, 14 inch chain, yellow or white gold.
10K Angel Pendant with Cable Chain – 10.6 mm wide, 14 inch chain plus 2 inch extender.
10K Guardian Angel Pendant with Cable Chain – 10.8 mm wide, 14 inch chain plus 2 inch extender.

See all kids pendants.

Add engraving

Most medals and tag pendants above can be laser engraved. You type the words, choose a font and see a preview on the product page before you add it to your cart. We confirm the layout with you before we engrave.

Engraving options, including text, image and second-side choices where available, are shown on each product page.

Medals are engraved on the back. Tag pendants can be engraved on the front, the back or both, except tags with a patterned front, which are engraved on the back only. Each side holds up to three lines of text. You can choose from 61 fonts in three groups: block, serif and sans fonts, script fonts, and monogram fonts. Engraving adds 4 business days to the order. The two-tone ST06 baptism medal is not offered with engraving. The baby and kids pendants are not engravable. Our engraving page has more detail.

Chain and sizing guide

Baptism and communion medals and tag pendants are sold without a chain, so you pick the chain separately. Two simple options in solid gold:

Yellow Gold Solid Cable Chain, 1 mm – 16, 18 or 20 inch.
White Gold Solid Diamond-Cut Cable Chain, 1 mm – 16, 18 or 20 inch.

For babies and small children, our standard chain length is 16 inches. It leaves room to grow, because as a child gets bigger a shorter chain would soon sit like a choker. If you would prefer 14 inches, leave a note with your order and we will shorten the chain for you. Shortening a chain adds 4 business days. Older children and teens are usually fitted with about 16 to 18 inches, and adults about 18 to 20 inches. Please supervise young children whenever they wear a chain, and do not leave a chain on a baby or child who is sleeping. If you are unsure, visit us in Hamilton and we will measure with you.

Gift-giving and timing

Medals and tag pendants are typically ready to ship, or to hold for Hamilton pickup, in 2 to 4 business days after your order. Engraving, if you add it, adds 4 business days. Allow time for shipping as well. We suggest ordering at least two to three weeks before the ceremony so the gift arrives with room to spare. We ship free and insured to Canada and the United States. Every shipped order requires a signature on delivery. Gold is a lasting gift, so many families choose a piece the child can wear for years, with a date or name engraved on the back.

Baptism gift questions

What is a good gift for a baptism or christening?

A gold medal, a small cross or angel pendant, or an engraved tag pendant are all traditional and lasting choices. They can be worn every day and kept for life.

Which gold should I choose?

10k, 14k and 18k are all real gold. 10k is the most durable of the three for everyday wear. 14k and 18k have a higher gold content. Where a piece offers more than one karat, you choose on the product page.

Does the medal come with a chain?

Medals and tag pendants are sold without a chain. The baby and kids pendants listed above include their cable chain.

Can I add a name and a date?

Yes, on engravable pieces. Choose your text and font on the product page and watch the preview update. Engraving options are shown on each product page, and tag pendants can take a second side. The two-tone ST06 baptism medal is not offered with engraving. Engraved or personalized jewellery cannot be returned.

How long does it take?

Medals and tag pendants are typically ready to ship, or to hold for Hamilton pickup, in 2 to 4 business days after your order. Engraving, if you add it, adds 4 business days, plus shipping time.

What is your return policy?

Unengraved pieces ordered online can be returned unworn within 30 days of delivery, with the original packaging, if they qualify under our return policy. Engraved, personalized, made-to-order or altered pieces cannot be returned.

Do you ship outside Canada?

Yes. We ship free and insured to Canada and the United States only. Every shipped order requires a signature on delivery. We do not ship to P.O. Boxes.

Can I come and see the pieces in person?

Yes. Visit our Hamilton showroom or call ahead and we will help you choose.

Visit our Hamilton showroom

Rudix Jewellery, 1595 Upper James Street, Unit 3, Hamilton, Ontario.
Phone: (905) 318-3456
Email: info@rudixjewellery.com

Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Closed Thursday and Sunday.