The Possum Playing Dead Pendant — Dramatic Opossum Charm Necklace
Slightly dramatic, misunderstood by the public, snack-motivated at midnight, and doing her absolute best under minor inconveniences—America’s only marsupial is the official spirit animal of women with a great sense of humor.
Designed by founder Mia Vellamere and cut to order in our Salado, Texas studio, The Possum Playing Dead Pendant turns that hilarious little opossum silhouette into genuine 1.3 mm (16-gauge) 14k gold plated fine jewelry. Arrives on a custom-engraved solid blonde maple wood card inside a linen gift box.
The Possum Playing Dead 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).
| Specification | Vellamere 4-Layer Spec | Standard 0.6 mm Foil |
|---|---|---|
| Core (Layer 1) | 1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Jeweler's Bronze (8-Hr Ceramic Rotary-Tumbled Smooth) | 0.6 mm Stamped Brass Foil |
| Barrier (Layer 2) | 0.025 Microns Pure Palladium (0.0% Nickel • Won't Turn Skin Green) | Nickel Flash Underplate |
| Gold (Layer 3) | Full 2.5 Microns Heavy 14k Gold Plated (5 to 10× Thicker Than Flash Plating) | 0.15 – 0.25 Microns Flash Wash |
| Armor (Layer 4) | Porceshield™ Baked-On Clear Ceramic Topcoat (Made to Wear Every Day) | Unsealed Raw Electroplate |
| Dime Scale (17.9 mm) | 10.0 mm Tallest Point (55.9% of 17.9 mm U.S. Dime) • 0.4 mm Gold-on-Gold Etching | Unscaled 25–35 mm Tags |
| Chain & Packaging | 16", 18", or 20" (+2" Extender) Oval Cable Chain • 3.0" × 3.0" Engraved Maple Card in 3.5" × 3.5" × 1.0" Box | Paper Card & Polybag |
Ordered The Possum Playing Dead Pendant with a custom note burned into the 3.0" blonde maple card. The 10.0 mm Dime-scale proportion sits right at the collarbone and the 8-hour ceramic-tumbled edges are completely smooth.
Upgraded The Possum Playing Dead Pendant to the necklace + matching bracelet set (+$30). Shipped from Salado in 4 days and the 2.5 micron 14k gold over Palladium hasn't irritated her sensitive skin once.
The Possum Playing Dead Pendant is cut 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 heavy 14k yellow gold, and sealed with Porceshield™ baked ceramic armor.
The pendant is calibrated to 10.0 mm at its tallest point—55.9% of the 17.9 mm diameter of a U.S. Dime—with 0.4 mm MOPA fiber-laser surface detailing.
Your $68 order includes the 14k gold-plated necklace (16", 18", or 20" + 2" extender), a 3.0" × 3.0" CO₂ laser-engraved blonde maple gift card inside a 3.5" linen box, free USPS shipping from Salado, TX in 5 business days, and free lifetime replacement.
