1.3mm 14k Gold Products Necklaces ($68) [2026]

Q: How thick and durable are the pieces in the Products collection?

Every piece in this collection is cut from flat 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze—more than double the thickness of 0.6 mm chain-store charms—plated with 0.025 microns of pure Palladium and 2.5 microns of 14k gold, and sealed with a baked-on Porceshield ceramic coat for 5 to 10 years of wear.

Q: What comes in the $68 gift box and how fast does Salado, Texas shipping take?

Every $68 necklace includes a free 3.0 x 3.0 inch solid blonde maple gift card CO2 laser-engraved with your custom note inside a 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.0 inch linen gift box, plus the option to add the matching 1.3 mm bracelet for +$30. Orders ship from Salado, Texas in 5 business days with free insured USPS delivery.

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Products — 4-Layer 1.3 mm Salado, Texas Engineering Spec

Every piece in our Products collection is laser-cut in Salado, Texas from 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze, rotary-tumbled for 8 hours so all edges are smoothly rounded, plated with 0.025 microns of pure hypoallergenic Palladium and 2.5 microns of heavy 14k yellow gold (5 to 10 times thicker than standard plated jewelry), and sealed in our baked-on Porceshield™ ceramic coating for 5 to 10 years of wear.

Layer / Dimension	Vellamere & Co. (Products)	Standard 0.6 mm Chain-Store Foil
Core Thickness (Stage 1)	1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Jeweler's Bronze (8-Hr Ceramic Rotary-Tumbled)	0.5 mm – 0.7 mm Stamped Brass Foil
Hypoallergenic Barrier (Stage 2)	0.025 Microns Pure Palladium (0.0% Nickel • Safe for Sensitive Skin)	Nickel Flash Underplate
14k Gold Plating (Stage 3)	2.5 Microns Heavy 14k Yellow Gold (5 to 10× More Gold)	0.15 – 0.25 Microns Flash Gold Wash
Protective Topcoat (Stage 4)	Porceshield™ Baked-On Ceramic Coating (+5 to 10 Years of Wear)	Unsealed or Cold Lacquer
Dime Scale & Gift Box ($68)	10.0 mm Height (55.9% of 17.9 mm U.S. Dime) • 3.0" × 3.0" Engraved Maple Card	Paper Card & 3-Week Overseas Wait

How thick and durable are the pieces in the Products collection?

Every piece in Products is cut from flat 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze—more than double the thickness of 0.6 mm chain-store charms—plated with 0.025 microns of pure Palladium and 2.5 microns of 14k gold, and sealed with a baked-on Porceshield™ ceramic coat for 5 to 10 years of wear.

How big are Vellamere pendants and nameplates next to a U.S. Dime?

All graphical charms are calibrated to 10.0 mm in height, which is 55.9% of the 17.9 mm diameter of a U.S. Dime. Custom name necklaces feature a 10.0 mm first capital letter and 7.0 mm lowercase letters (39.1% of a U.S. Dime) with zero etching, paired with an adjustable 16", 18", or 20" (+2" extender) oval cable chain.

What comes in the $68 gift box and how fast does Salado, Texas shipping take?

Every $68 necklace includes a free 3.0" × 3.0" solid blonde maple gift card CO₂ laser-engraved with your custom note inside a 3.5" × 3.5" × 1.0" linen gift box, plus the option to add the matching 1.3 mm bracelet for +$30. Orders ship from Salado, Texas in 5 business days with free insured USPS delivery.

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