"dum spiro, spero" Necklace - Sterling Silver

This necklace includes a hand stamped, hand cut, 1/4" wide by 1-1/4" long, thick sterling silver charm which is hand stamped with "dum spiro, spero" (While I breathe, I hope) in your choice of 16", 17" or 18" length. The pendant measures 1/4" (~5mm) wide by about 1.25" (~32mm) long without the ring .  Hand stamping is a much more durable and permanent method of creation than engraving or printing (sublimating) text onto metal.  The design will not wear off like paint or ink and is much more deeply set into the metal than most engraving.   EACH design and letter is individually hammered, one strike at a time, BY HAND. Because of this, there will be some variations in the spacing, depth of the designs and placement. This is not to be considered a defect, but instead a part of the unique character of the piece.  No two pieces will ever be exactly alike. Your gift will be shipped ready to give, tastefully carded and tucked into a clear protective poly-sleeve.  A gift box can be added