A high quality 14K Gold Filled, double sided, Saint Christopher Charm necklace Pendant is 22mm all 14K Gold Filled Choose your length: 16", 18" or 20" 1mm Ball Chain +One of the 14 Auxiliary Saints, Saint Christopher is the patron saint of all travelers. The name Christopher means Christ bearer in Greek, or one who carries Christ. ... Many people choose to wear a St. Christopher necklace during traveling for added protection Gold filled is created by taking a sheet of 14 karat gold and bonding it through extreme heat and pressure to a core of semi-precious metal (brass). This is a very sophisticated process and only a few mills in the world do it. You should not mistake this process for gold plating as there is a very big difference.