{"title":"Places \u0026 State Pride","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted to order in 5 business days in \u003cstrong\u003eSalado, Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e from solid 16-gauge (1.3 mm) jeweler's bronze with \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 microns of heavy 14k yellow gold over 0.025 microns of pure Palladium (sealed in our baked-on Porceshield™ ceramic coating)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a custom-engraved blonde maple gift card. \u003cstrong\u003eDon't see your exact breed, hobby, or design below yet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the custom request box at the bottom of this page and our Salado CAD bench will draw and cut it for you at no extra design fee ($68).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-texas-heart-signet-16-gauge-lone-star-state-necklace","title":"Deep in the Heart — Texas Heart Cutout Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can move a Texas girl across the country for college, a career, or a military transfer, but you will never talk her out of Friday night stadium lights, porch thunderstorms, or the pride of where she comes from. And if she still lives right here under the big sky, she wears her state like a badge of honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut to order right here in \u003cstrong\u003eSalado, Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e from designs by founder \u003cstrong\u003eMia Vellamere\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDeep in the Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e carves the iconic Lone Star silhouette with an open heart cutout from solid \u003cstrong\u003e1.3 mm (16-gauge)\u003c\/strong\u003e jeweler’s bronze. Whether you are sending a piece of home to a daughter who moved away or celebrating a native Texan, it arrives on a custom-engraved solid blonde maple wood card inside a linen gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy She’ll Love Wearing It Every Day:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy 1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Weight \u0026amp; Dainty 10.0 mm Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 mm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e at its tallest point (55.9% of the height of a U.S. Dime) × \u003cstrong\u003e1.3 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e—nearly twice as thick as flimsy chain-store charms—finished in our 8-hour ceramic rotary tumbler so every edge is buttery-smooth against her collarbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Layer Metallurgy + Porceshield™ Ceramic Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plated over our 1.3 mm jeweler’s bronze core with \u003cstrong\u003e0.025 microns of pure Palladium\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ethe most hypoallergenic substance on earth\u003c\/strong\u003e), plated with a full \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 microns of heavy 14k gold\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 times more gold than normal jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e), and sealed with our \u003cstrong\u003eelectrostatically charged, baked-on ceramic coating (Porceshield™)\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eadd 5 to 10 years of wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalized in Salado, Texas (Make It a Set \u0026amp; Save $28):\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives on a CO₂ laser-engraved 3.0\" × 3.0\" solid blonde maple wood card inside a 3.5\" × 3.5\" × 1.0\" linen gift box. Pair your $68 necklace with the matching bracelet for +$30 ($98 set total — \u003cstrong\u003eSave $28 on the set\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Replacement for Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Salado, Texas with free insured USPS shipping. \u003cstrong\u003eFree replacement for life; just send a photo\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003econcierge@vellamereandco.com\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- sam-seo-crosslinks-start --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sam-seo-crosslink-box\" style=\"margin-top:18px;padding:16px 18px;background:#FAF7F2;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;border-radius:10px;font-size:0.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#4A4036;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1C1917;\"\u003eExplore Related Salado, Texas Keepsakes ($68):\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/places\" style=\"color:#1C1917;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePlaces \u0026amp; State Pride\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Pair or compare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cardinal-memorial-signet-when-angels-are-near-16-gauge-necklace\" style=\"color:#8C6924;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSongbird Cardinal Necklace ($68)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-grace-cross-signet-16-gauge-heirloom-cross-necklace\" style=\"color:#8C6924;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSideways Heirloom Cross Necklace ($68)\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/western-cowgirl\" style=\"color:#1C1917;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eWestern \u0026amp; Cowgirl\u003c\/a\u003e world, save up to $52 on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/groups\" style=\"color:#1E3F32;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDoubles ($120) \u0026amp; Table for Four ($220) Group Sets\u003c\/a\u003e, or inspect our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/craftsmanship-metallurgy\" style=\"color:#1C1917;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e4-Layer 1.3 mm Metallurgy \u0026amp; Cutaway Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.8rem;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#1C1917;color:#FAF7F2;text-align:left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #3A332C;\"\u003eBench Spec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #3A332C;color:#F3E5AB;\"\u003eTexas Heart Cutout Necklace ($68)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;font-weight:700;color:#1C1917;\"\u003e4-Layer Metal Stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;color:#1E3F32;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Jeweler's Bronze + 0.025μm Palladium + 2.5μm 14k Gold + Baked Porceshield™ Ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF7F2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;font-weight:700;color:#1C1917;\"\u003eCalibrated U.S. Dime Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;color:#4A4036;\"\u003e10.0 mm Tall at Tallest Point (55.9% of a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime) • 0.4 mm Gold-on-Gold Etch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;font-weight:700;color:#1C1917;\"\u003eGift Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #E4DCD0;color:#4A4036;\"\u003e3.0\" × 3.0\" Engraved Solid Blonde Maple Card in 3.5\" × 3.5\" × 1.0\" Box • Ships in 5 Business Days from Salado, TX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- sam-seo-crosslinks-end --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions: Deep in the Heart\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How thick is Deep in the Heart compared to standard gold-plated necklaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Every Vellamere \u0026amp; Co. silhouette is precision-cut at 2612 Howard Loop, Salado, TX 76571 from solid 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze (twice as thick as 0.5–0.7 mm stamped foil) and plated with 0.025 µm hypoallergenic Palladium, 2.5 µm of genuine 14k yellow gold, and baked ceramic armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included with Deep in the Heart for ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Your  order includes the 10.0 mm Dime-scale 1.3 mm 14k gold pendant on an adjustable 16\"–18\" chain, an engraved 3.0\" × 3.0\" solid blonde maple keepsake card with up to 3 custom lines, free insured USPS shipping from Salado, TX within 5 business days, and our Free Lifetime Replacement Guarantee (concierge@vellamereandco.com • (254) 275-4890).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vellamere \u0026 CO.™","offers":[{"title":"18\" Classic Chain (+2\" Extender)","offer_id":68045776191524,"sku":"THETEXASHEAR-GLDP-NECK-18","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" Collarbone Chain (+2\" Extender)","offer_id":68045776224292,"sku":"THETEXASHEAR-GLDP-NECK-16","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" Layering Chain (+2\" Extender)","offer_id":68045776257060,"sku":"THETEXASHEAR-GLDP-NECK-20","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7725\/3668\/files\/10_places_texas_heart_gold_white_5146f013-dd1f-4721-abee-74b36cf44acb.jpg?v=1794416986"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7725\/3668\/collections\/10_places_texas_heart.jpg?v=1793945782","url":"https:\/\/vellamereandco.com\/collections\/places.oembed","provider":"Vellamere \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}