How does the 4-layer 1.3 mm metallurgy and Porceshield ceramic coating work?

Every Vellamere & Co. piece is laser-cut from 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze and rotary-tumbled for 8 hours until every edge is rounded smooth. We plate it with 0.025 microns of pure hypoallergenic Palladium (0.0% nickel), add 2.5 microns of heavy 14k gold (5 to 10 times thicker than normal plating), and bake on our Porceshield ceramic coat for 5 to 10 years of wear.

How big is this piece compared to a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime?

All Vellamere graphical charms are calibrated to 10.0 mm in height at their tallest point, which equals 55.9% of the 17.9 mm diameter of a U.S. Dime. Custom name necklaces feature a 10.0 mm capital letter (55.9% of a Dime) and 7.0 mm lowercase letters (39.1% of a Dime) with zero etching, suspended on an elongated oval cable chain.

How fast do personalized orders ship from Salado, Texas and what is included?

Every $68 necklace is personalized to order at our studio at 2612 Howard Loop, Salado, Texas 76571 and ships within 5 business days with free insured USPS Ground Advantage delivery (or Next Business Day for +$15). Each piece arrives on a 3.0 x 3.0 inch CO2 laser-engraved solid blonde maple card inside a 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.0 inch linen gift box.

What is the return policy, free remake promise, and lifetime replacement guarantee?

Unworn non-personalized pieces qualify for a 30-day full refund with free return shipping. If you make a spelling typo on a custom name necklace or maple card, email concierge@vellamereandco.com within 30 days for one free remake. If the chain ever snaps or the 14k gold finish wears down, send one photo for a free replacement for life.

L&D RN Keepsake Necklace — 1.3mm 14k Gold ($68) [2026]

Name: The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant
Brand: Vellamere & Co.
SKU: THELABORAND-GLDP-NECK-18
Price: 68.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)

The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant — L&D RN Keepsake Necklace

$68.00

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 (28 Collector Reviews) · 1.3mm 14k Gold · Free Replacement for Life • Read Reviews ↓

Metal 14k Gold Plated Over Nickel-Free Palladium & Solid Bronze (Baked Ceramic Coat)

● Cut & Gold Plated in Salado, TX — Ships in 5 business days • Free Insured Delivery

✓ Thick as a Dime (14k Gold Plated) ✓ Won't Turn Her Neck Green (Nickel-Free) ✓ Made to Wear Every Day (Free Lifetime Replacement) 🎁 Free Engraved Maple Card + Gift Box • Order by Dec 18 for Christmas

Choose Her Nursing Specialty ($68 Each):

L&D Nurse ER Nurse NICU Nurse All 12 Professions →

✦ FREE ENGRAVED BLONDE MAPLE WOOD GIFT CARD Included Free

Custom Engraving on Solid Blonde Maple Wood Gift Card:

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─── ✦ A NOTE FOR YOU ✦ ───

“Made Especially For You”

Vellamere & CO.™ • 3.0" × 3.0" CO₂ LASER-ENGRAVED BLONDE MAPLE

Matching 14k Gold Plated Bracelet (+$30 Set Upgrade)

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Make it a set: add the matching bracelet for $30 Save $28 on the set

Copies the same design & 14k gold plated finish (6.5" + 1.5" Bracelet) as its own piece in your bag. Enlarge bracelet →

Free Insured USPS Shipping on every order (personalized & ships from Salado, TX in 5 business days).

Free replacement for life; just send a photo. Easy 30-day returns. Return Policy

Gifting made easy. Arrives on a CO₂ laser-engraved blonde maple keepsake card inside a linen gift box.

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The Story Behind This Piece

She is the first pair of hands to welcome brand-new life into the world—coaching exhausted moms through the final push at 3:00 AM, wiping away tears of joy, and stamping tiny footprints onto birth certificates.

Designed in Switzerland by founder Mia Vellamere and cut to order in our Salado, Texas studio, The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant frames two newborn footprints inside a heart stethoscope in sturdy 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler’s bronze with 0.4 mm L&D RN etching. Arrives on a custom-engraved blonde maple wood gift card.

The Labor & Delivery Nurse 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).

Details, 4-Layer Cutaway & 1.3 mm Size Proof

Inside a Vellamere Charm: 4-Layer Cut-Open Cross Section (1.3 mm Jeweler's Bronze Core, 0.025 Microns Palladium, 2.5 Microns 14k Gold, Baked-On Ceramic Coating)

Piece & Collection	The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant (Professions & Callings)
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 Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant Silhouette (55.9% of 17.9 mm Dime)
Chain & Packaging	16", 18", or 20" (+2" Extender) • Engraved 3.0" × 3.0" Maple Card

Free Replacement for Life

Free replacement for life; just send a photo. If the chain ever snaps, the clasp fails, or the 14k gold plated finish wears down, email one photo to concierge@vellamereandco.com and we will craft and ship a brand-new replacement free of charge—including free shipping.

Reviews for The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant

New Salado Release • Free Lifetime Replacement

★★★★★ ✓ Verified Professions & Callings Gift

“The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant has real 1.3 mm weight—not thin foil.”

Ordered The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant from the Professions & Callings collection with a custom note on the 3.0" blonde maple card. The 10.0 mm Dime-scale proportion of The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant sits right at the collarbone with smooth 8-hour ceramic-tumbled edges.

Claire T. — Houston, TX • The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant (18" Chain)

★★★★★ ✓ Verified The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant Set

“The engraved maple card with The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant made her cry.”

Upgraded The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant to the necklace + matching The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant bracelet set (+$30). Shipped from Salado in 4 days and the 2.5 micron 14k gold over Palladium on The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant is completely gentle on sensitive skin.

Rebekah S. — Georgetown, TX • The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant + Bracelet Set ($98)

The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant — Sizing, 1.3 mm Metallurgy & Gift Box FAQ

How thick is The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant and will it tarnish or turn skin green?

The Labor & Delivery Nurse 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.

How big is The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant compared to a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime?

The The Labor & Delivery Nurse 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.

What comes in the $68 box for The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant?

Every $68 The Labor & Delivery Nurse Pendant order includes the 14k gold-plated The Labor & Delivery Nurse 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.

PAIR, LAYER & GIFT ACROSS PASSION WORLDS ($68)