Bred centuries ago to sit on royal cushions and still convinced the couch pillows belong to her today, a Shih Tzu is sweet, fluffy, and happiest when curled right against her mom’s side.
Designed by founder Mia Vellamere and cut to order in our Salado, Texas studio, The Shih Tzu Pendant captures that chrysanthemum face and plumed tail in sturdy 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler’s bronze with 0.4 mm gold-on-gold coat etching. Arrives on a custom-engraved blonde maple wood card inside a linen gift box.
Why She’ll Love Wearing It Every Day:
- Sturdy 1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Weight & Dainty 10.0 mm Scale: Approximately 10.0 mm tall at its tallest point (55.9% of the height of a U.S. Dime) × 1.3 mm thick—nearly twice as thick as flimsy chain-store charms—finished in our 8-hour ceramic rotary tumbler so every edge is buttery-smooth against her collarbone.
- 4-Layer Metallurgy + Porceshield™ Ceramic Coating: Plated over our 1.3 mm jeweler’s bronze core with 0.025 microns of pure Palladium (the most hypoallergenic substance on earth), plated with a full 2.5 microns of heavy 14k gold (5 to 10 times more gold than normal jewelry), and sealed with our electrostatically charged, baked-on ceramic coating (Porceshield™) to add 5 to 10 years of wear.
- Personalized in Salado, Texas (Make It a Set & Save $28): Arrives on a CO₂ laser-engraved 3.0" × 3.0" solid blonde maple wood card inside a 3.5" × 3.5" × 1.0" linen gift box. Pair your $68 necklace with the matching bracelet for +$30 ($98 set total — Save $28 on the set).
- Free Replacement for Life: Ships from Salado, Texas with free insured USPS shipping. Free replacement for life; just send a photo to concierge@vellamereandco.com.
Explore Related Salado, Texas Keepsakes ($68): Part of our Dogs & Breed Pendants collection. Pair or compare with Corgi Silhouette Necklace ($68) and Yorkshire Terrier Silhouette Necklace ($68), browse our Cats & Small Pets world, save up to $52 on Doubles ($120) & Table for Four ($220) Group Sets, or inspect our 4-Layer 1.3 mm Metallurgy & Cutaway Guide.
| Bench Spec | Little Lion Dog Silhouette Necklace ($68) |
|---|---|
| 4-Layer Metal Stack | 1.3 mm (16-Gauge) Jeweler's Bronze + 0.025μm Palladium + 2.5μm 14k Gold + Baked Porceshield™ Ceramic |
| Calibrated U.S. Dime Scale | 10.0 mm Tall at Tallest Point (55.9% of a 17.9 mm U.S. Dime) • 0.4 mm Gold-on-Gold Etch |
| Gift Packaging & Shipping | 3.0" × 3.0" Engraved Solid Blonde Maple Card in 3.5" × 3.5" × 1.0" Box • Ships in 5 Business Days from Salado, TX |
Frequently Asked Collector Questions: The Shih Tzu Pendant
Q: How thick is The Shih Tzu Pendant compared to standard gold-plated necklaces?
A: Every Vellamere & Co. silhouette is precision-cut at 2612 Howard Loop, Salado, TX 76571 from solid 1.3 mm (16-gauge) jeweler's bronze (twice as thick as 0.5–0.7 mm stamped foil) and plated with 0.025 µm hypoallergenic Palladium, 2.5 µm of genuine 14k yellow gold, and baked ceramic armor.
Q: What is included with The Shih Tzu Pendant for ?
A: Your order includes the 10.0 mm Dime-scale 1.3 mm 14k gold pendant on an adjustable 16"–18" chain, an engraved 3.0" × 3.0" solid blonde maple keepsake card with up to 3 custom lines, free insured USPS shipping from Salado, TX within 5 business days, and our Free Lifetime Replacement Guarantee (concierge@vellamereandco.com • (254) 275-4890).
