The Hound Pendant
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100% recycled solid gold
Handcrafted in New York
Fairly made, fairly priced
Inspired by the loyal dogs carved onto ancient Greek and Roman funerary stelae, the Hound Pendant honors one of humanity’s oldest bonds: the devotion between a person and the animal who walked beside them.
Across the ancient world, dogs appear on funerary reliefs not merely as decoration, but as companions. They sit at their owners’ feet, follow them into scenes of farewell, or stand alert beside the threshold between life and death. In these quiet images, the dog becomes a guardian of memory, a witness to love, and a symbol of fidelity that outlasts the body.
Cast in solid gold, this pendant takes the form of a weathered fragment, as though broken from an ancient stone. A hound stands before the remains of a classical doorway, its body watchful, noble, and still. The piece is not a direct copy of a single artifact, but an homage to the animals preserved in ancient funerary art: beloved companions rendered eternal.
A talisman for loyalty, remembrance, and the creatures who remain with us long after they are gone.
Why Solid Gold
Solid gold is for those who buy once and buy well. It will not tarnish, fade, or degrade; worn daily for decades, it only grows more beautiful. It is the right choice if you want a piece that lasts a lifetime or becomes an heirloom.
Gold has appreciated steadily for centuries and retains intrinsic value: it can always be melted down and reborn as something new. It is adornment that is also an investment.
Our solid gold pieces are cast using the ancient lost wax method and are never hollow. Every gram is 100% certified recycled, and every piece is made by hand in New York City.
Product Details
When will my piece ship?
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Most solid gold is handcrafted to order.
We keep a small inventory of solid gold pieces - please check just above the size/color selector to see if your piece is in stock.
If not, please refer to the above production timeframe.
FAQ
When will my order ship?
Solid gold pieces are handcrafted to order, though occasionally we keep a few items in inventory. It will show just below the item's price whether it is in stock or made to order.
Each item has a different lead time based on the complexity of the piece.
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Why don't you make rings in Gold Vermeil?
While we love the affordability of vermeil, it's not an ideal metal for rings because our hands are exposed to so much wear and tear.
Vermeil necklaces can last 2 - 3 years with proper care, but we've never seen a vermeil ring last more than 6 months.
We believe it would be wrong to sell these rings to you in anything but solid gold.
Does your jewelry come in a box or a pouch?
Necklaces come in a beautiful maroon box, while rings come in an antique-style velvet box.
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