SHIELD OF FATHERHOOD - 14K Gold Inlaid North Star Dagger

Handmade and casted in the USA, this double sided sterling shield pendant features a list of five Latin words that reflect the qualities of a good father figure, the well-known phrase AMOR VINCIT OMNIA ("love conquers all"), and a solid 14K gold North Star dagger.  The front of the pendant features the Latin word CUSTOS above a solid 14k gold dagger through the north star, encompassed by a wreath of laurels. CUSTOS means guardian, for the safety and protection fathers give and the support they contribute as we learn to strike out on our own. The dagger image and the shield shape of the pendant represent the ways that fathers protect their families, relying on a foundation of care and strong defense even though they will do whatever is necessary to safeguard their loved ones. The north star symbolizes family, used as the guide-point for a father's values and priorities. A wreath of laurels was historically used to crown victors of battles and athletic competitions, and stands for the c