Traditionally, milagros (also known as ex-votos or dijes) are offered to a favorite saint as a reminder of the petitioner's particular need, or they are offered to the saint in thanks for a prayer answered. These hearts were hand-cast, probably in South America, with the intention of healing the broken-hearted. We bought them in a local Botanica and plated them in 14K gold to make them a little more precious. Each heart is slightly different and may feature a dagger through it, a crown of thorns, a flaming background, or detailed valves and chambers. Let us pick one for you from our collection. Heart charm is usually about 1" long and hangs from a 19" 14K Gold-plated brass chain with a spring ring clasp.