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.

Military Mom Dog Tag Necklace — 1.3mm 14k Gold ($68) [2026]

Name: Home Front Heart
Brand: Vellamere & Co.
SKU: THEMILITARYM-GLDP-NECK-18
Price: 68.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Home Front Heart — Military Mom Tribute Necklace

$68.00

🛡️ Guaranteed For Life · 1.3mm 14k Gold · Personalized in Salado, TX • Guarantees & Specs ↓

14k Gold Plated · Solid 1.3 mm Bronze & Nickel-Free Palladium

● Personalized in Salado, TX — Ships in 5 business days • Free Insured Delivery

✦ FREE ENGRAVED BLONDE MAPLE WOOD GIFT CARD Included Free ($68 Box)

Custom Note on 3" × 3" Blonde Maple Gift Card:

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“Made Especially For You”

VELLAMERE & CO. · 3.0" × 3.0" LASER-ENGRAVED BLONDE MAPLE

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

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Perks of Every Order

Guaranteed For Life Free replacements

Free Engraved Box 3" maple card in box

Free US Shipping Ships from Salado, TX Free 30-Day Returns & 1 free typo remake

or 4 interest-free payments of $17.00 with Shop Pay or Afterpay

The Story Behind This Piece

When her son or daughter raises their right hand and takes the oath, a mother serves right alongside them—counting the days between phone calls, standing tall with tears in her eyes at graduation, and holding the home front steady through every training cycle and deployment.

Crafted in our Central Texas workshop in Salado, Texas from designs by founder Mia Vellamere, Home Front Heart shapes a dainty miniature tribute tag in sturdy 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler’s bronze, laser-etched at 0.4 mm with “MILITARY MOM” and a star emblem. It arrives on a custom-engraved blonde maple wood card inside a linen gift box.

Materials, Dime Scale & 4-Layer Cutaway

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	Home Front Heart (Service & Military Families)
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 Home Front Heart 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 Home Front Heart

New Salado Release • Free Lifetime Replacement

✓ Salado, TX Workshop Standard

Thick as a dime—never thin chain-store foil.

Every Home Front Heart is cut to order in our Salado, Texas shop, tumbled 8 hours for buttery-smooth rounded edges, plated in heavy 14k gold over a nickel-free palladium barrier, and boxed on your custom-engraved 3.0" blonde maple gift card.

2612 Howard Loop • Salado, TX 76571

✓ Guaranteed For Life

Free replacement for life + 1 free typo remake.

If the chain ever snaps or the 14k gold plated finish ever wears down, send one photo to concierge@vellamereandco.com for a free replacement. Made a spelling typo on your custom card or name? We remake it once free.

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Home Front Heart — Sizing, 1.3 mm Metallurgy & Gift Box FAQ

How thick is Home Front Heart and will it tarnish or turn skin green?

Home Front Heart 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 Home Front Heart compared to a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime?

The Home Front Heart 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 Home Front Heart?

Every $68 Home Front Heart order includes the 14k gold-plated Home Front Heart 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.

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