Description
One of the oldest symbols known to us, the circle has been around since before the beginning of recorded history, representing many ideas to many cultures. Eternity, natural order, life cycles, elemental forces, sacred geometry, the universe itself. This pendant necklace is a beautiful and simple representation of a timeless and powerful symbol.
I start with solid 12 gauge sterling silver which gets hammer formed and shaped completely by hand into a beautiful and unique circle with it’s own rustic texture, no two are ever the same. After the hammer forming, it gets meticulously refined, filed and polished by hand, to ensure that it is beautiful and long lasting. Finally it is placed free floating on your choice of chain to complete the design.
This necklace is made to order and each one is unique, the one in the photos is sold and yours will be created just for you with your choice of chain color and length.
THE DETAILS
-Hand formed solid sterling silver rustic circle pendant with hammer texture.
-Circle pendant measures 20mm (just over 3/4″) diameter, and about 1.5mm thickness (please expect very slight variations as these are hand forged).
-Stamped on backside with .925 sterling stamp.
-You may choose to personalize this piece with a custom stamping on the backside (see below for guidelines). Custom stamping is optional, simply leave the personalization box blank if you don’t want any stamping on the back.
-Circle is free floating on a 1.1mm width cable chain. Chain looks delicate but is quite strong.
-Your choice of small spring ring clasp (shown in photos) or hammered hook and loop clasp. Leave me a note at checkout with your clasp request. If none are specified, the default clasp is small spring ring.
-Choose your chain color from the first drop menu: Solid Sterling Silver, 14k Yellow Gold Filled, 14k Rose Gold Filled.
-Choose your desired chain length from the second drop down menu. (Necklace in photos is 18″ chain length).
-PLEASE NOTE- Circle pendant will be solid sterling silver and choice of color is only for the chain. If you choose silver chain, the entire piece will be created in solid sterling silver. If you choose one of the gold filled options, circle pendant will be solid sterling silver on either 14k yellow gold filled or 14k rose gold filled chain.
PERSONALIZATION GUIDELINES
-Custom stamping on the backside of this pendant is optional. You may choose not to request it (simply leave the personalization box blank) and the backside of pendant will only have the .925 sterling stamp.
-Use the personalization box to enter the stamping you would like, please check spelling carefully as I will stamp exactly what you have typed onto the pendant.
-Please keep your custom stamping at or under 12 characters to fit on this pendant. If you need slightly over, please message me so I can see if it will work.
-Font is 1mm and all lowercase, as shown in photo example.
-Stamping can include letters, numbers, and common punctuation characters. If you’re not sure I have your desired character available, please feel free to check with me before ordering.
NECKLACE LENGTH GUIDELINES
If you already know your desired necklace length, simply select it from the drop down menu. Sizes are listed by the inch. If you would like an in between size (example 18 1/2″) please select the closest size from the menu and then leave me a note at checkout requesting the size. I will accommodate the size request as closely as possible.
If you don’t know what length you need, here’s how to measure to get the proper size. Take a flexible tape measure and drape it around your neck at the length you want the necklace to lay. The measurement where the two ends meet is your necklace length.
If you don’t have a tape measure handy, you can use a string and a flat ruler. Simply drape the string around your neck in the same way as you would with a tape measure. Pinch the string on each end where the two ends meet, and then place that section of string against a flat ruler to get your measurement.
You can also measure the length of a necklace you own that fits how you like in order to get your measurement, but if you choose this method please try to measure a necklace that is of a similar style to this one or at least is designed to lay the same way. Different necklace styles can fit very differently even if they are the same length measured end to end.
That’s it! Then choose your necklace measurement from the drop down menu and I will create your necklace to your desired length.
For gold filled chain options, please read below for info about gold filled jewelry.
ABOUT GOLD FILLED JEWELRY
Gold-filled jewelry is composed of a solid layer of gold, which must constitute at least 5% (1/20) of the item’s total weight, mechanically bonded to sterling silver or a base metal (such as jeweler’s brass). Gold-filled items are 5 to 10 times thicker than regular gold plating, and 15 to 25 times thicker than gold electroplate, making it much more valuable and longer lasting because gold-filled has an actual layer of karat gold, not just a microscopic film as on plated jewelry which is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Most gold-filled is 12kt or 14kt gold-filled (I use 14kt for my pieces). Gold-filled does not de-laminate or peel like plated or “dipped” products. It is tarnish resistant and does not tarnish as readily as silver. Many find that they never have to clean gold-filled items at all. However, from time to time your jewelry may become dirty from everyday wear. To clean gold-filled it is best to use mild soap and water.
Thank you so much for visiting my shop! If you have any questions about this design or any of the designs in my shop, please contact me, I’m happy to help!
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