Saint Christopher Pendant
Medallions with images of Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, have been worn since ancient times and are thought to protect and bring safe passage to the wearer. In the 1960's these symbolic pendants were revived and made iconic in California when members of the surf community began wearing them for protection.
As an homage to a more mythical interpretation of Saint Christopher's journey, we chose to depict him as the cynocephali, or dog-headed man. Our Saint Christopher Pendant was designed by EMBLM and hand sculpted by our dear friend, Alrik Yuill, a notable visual artist and surfer based in Costa Mesa, CA.
A portion of the profits from each piece sold will be donated to Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans.
Each EMBLM piece is made to order in Los Angeles. Please allow 4–8 weeks for production. Due to the nature of the making process, subtle variations may occur, making each piece uniquely its own.