The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant — Holiday Tradition Necklace
From lining wooden nutcrackers along the fireplace mantel to dressing up for the Christmas Eve ballet with her mother and daughters, some holiday traditions become more magical with every passing year.
Designed in Switzerland by founder Mia Vellamere and laser-cut in our Salado, Texas workshop, The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant captures a classic toy soldier in sturdy 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler’s bronze with 0.4 mm hussar jacket and crown etching. Arrives on a custom-engraved blonde maple wood card.
The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant Bench Notes: Calibrated to 10.0 mm (55.9% of a U.S. Dime) in 1.3 mm (16-gauge) bronze with 0.025 µm Palladium, 2.5 µm 14k gold & Porceshield™ ceramic coat in Salado, TX. Ships in 5 business days on a custom-engraved 3.0" × 3.0" blonde maple card with Free Lifetime Replacement (concierge@vellamereandco.com).
| Piece & Collection | The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant (Holiday & Seasonal) |
| 4-Layer Stack | 1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Bronze • 0.025 µm Palladium • 2.5 µm 14k Gold • Porceshield™ Ceramic (see full cutaway) |
| Dime Scale (17.9 mm) | 10.0 mm The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant Silhouette (55.9% of 17.9 mm Dime) |
| Chain & Packaging | 16", 18", or 20" (+2" Extender) • Engraved 3.0" × 3.0" Maple Card |
Ordered The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant from the Holiday & Seasonal collection with a custom note on the 3.0" blonde maple card. The 10.0 mm Dime-scale proportion of The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant sits right at the collarbone with smooth 8-hour ceramic-tumbled edges.
Upgraded The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant to the necklace + matching The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant bracelet set (+$30). Shipped from Salado in 4 days and the 2.5 micron 14k gold over Palladium on The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant is completely gentle on sensitive skin.
The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant is cut in Salado, TX from 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze, rotary-tumbled 8 hours, plated with 0.025 µm nickel-free Palladium and 2.5 µm 14k yellow gold, and sealed with Porceshield™ ceramic armor.
The The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant charm is calibrated to 10.0 mm at its tallest point (55.9% of a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime) with 0.4 mm MOPA fiber-laser surface detailing.
Every $68 The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant order includes the 14k gold-plated The Heirloom Nutcracker Pendant pendant on your choice of 16", 18", or 20" (+2" extender) chain, a laser-engraved 3.0" × 3.0" blonde maple card in a linen box, and free lifetime replacement.
