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 Family 'Close at — 1.3mm Gold ($68) [2026]

Name: The Deployment Hearts Pendant
Brand: Vellamere & Co.
SKU: THEDEPLOYMENT-GLDP-NECK-18
Price: 68.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)

The Deployment Hearts Pendant — Military Family 'Close at Heart' Necklace

$68.00

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

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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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

Miles apart across oceans and time zones, yet never separated in heart—military spouses and families carry a quiet bravery that holds the home front together until the day they are finally back in each other’s arms.

Crafted in our Central Texas studio in Salado, Texas—proudly staffed by military spouses and veterans—from designs by founder Mia Vellamere, The Deployment Hearts Pendant interlocks two solid 1.3 mm (16-gauge) gold hearts etched with a star emblem. Arrives on a custom-engraved blonde maple wood keepsake card inside a linen gift box.

The Deployment Hearts 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 Deployment Hearts Pendant (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 The Deployment Hearts 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 Deployment Hearts Pendant

New Salado Release • Free Lifetime Replacement

★★★★★ ✓ Verified Service & Military Families Gift

“The Deployment Hearts Pendant has real 1.3 mm weight—not thin foil.”

Ordered The Deployment Hearts Pendant from the Service & Military Families collection with a custom note on the 3.0" blonde maple card. The 10.0 mm Dime-scale proportion of The Deployment Hearts Pendant sits right at the collarbone with smooth 8-hour ceramic-tumbled edges.

Claire T. — Houston, TX • The Deployment Hearts Pendant (18" Chain)

★★★★★ ✓ Verified The Deployment Hearts Pendant Set

“The engraved maple card with The Deployment Hearts Pendant made her cry.”

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

Rebekah S. — Georgetown, TX • The Deployment Hearts Pendant + Bracelet Set ($98)

The Deployment Hearts Pendant — Sizing, 1.3 mm Metallurgy & Gift Box FAQ

How thick is The Deployment Hearts Pendant and will it tarnish or turn skin green?

The Deployment Hearts 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 Deployment Hearts Pendant compared to a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime?

The The Deployment Hearts 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 Deployment Hearts Pendant?

Every $68 The Deployment Hearts Pendant order includes the 14k gold-plated The Deployment Hearts 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.

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