Carved heart
Regular price £86.00
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This small, solid silver heart has been carved with love, especially for you.
I created it as a reminder (to myself initially, but now also to you) that you are worthy of your own love. So often we put ourselves at the very back of the queue, when we actually need to be right there, at the front: how are we supposed to look after all our nearest and dearest if we ourselves are depleted?
My hope is that you will wear it as reminder that you are loving, and loved. When you feel it around your neck, or raise your fingers to touch it, it will be like a talisman, reminding you to gift yourself the love and attention you need in this moment - whatever that looks like.
The heart itself is solid sterling silver - but is pierced from one side to the other, allowing the fine silver chain to be run right through it's centre; it has a really pleasing weight and tactile finish - perfect if you fidget and/or fingers like to be distracted whilst you think.
No heart is perfect and I lovingly hand carved this one (whilst out on a river boat trip), to start with in blue wax, before getting it cast in sterling silver. You can see the strokes I've made during it's creation, so it has a really organic feel.
I've purposely given the variation pictured a rustic finish via a coarser grain of emery paper. I can provide a more 'perfect' variation with a smoother high shine finish if you prefer: please select the option you prefer at check out.
If you'd like to learn more about where these pieces began, visit my Carved with Love blog post or to see the process, visit the videos on my TikTok feed.
Please note that because each necklace is individually cast and made to order, there may be a delay of up to 4 weeks, between you placing an order and the piece being received by you.
The detail
From top to bottom the heart itself is 9mm high and 11mm side to side, measuring 5.3mm front to back at it's widest point. The chain is a very fine sterling silver cable chain measuring a delicate 1.6mm x 1.2mm.
The entire piece, including the chain weighs 3.72g. As this is under the weight required for hallmarking, and in order to speed up the ordering process, this piece is not hallmarked.
Standard chain lengths are available in 16, 17 and 18 inches or a bespoke length. The necklace chain is finished with a 9mm lobster clasp and 4mm round catch, both in sterling silver.
Where you want something other than the lengths listed above, please select the bespoke option and state the length required in the comments when you place your order, or send me an email. Please note that there will be a surcharge for chains that are longer than 22 inches long.
There is further information in the dropdown section ‘Chain lengths and ring sizes’, below.
Chain lengths and bespoke bangle and ring sizes
You are welcome to request a specific length of necklace chain, and/or an exact ring size. There is no extra charge for this service, but please do ensure you specify your requirements within the comments when placing your order. Alternatively, if you have any queries or wish to amend an order you have already made, please email me on dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk
Necklace, bracelet, bangle or anklet lengths:
Simply take a tape measure and loop around your neck, wrist or anklet (you may need someone to help), or even better use a necklace, bracelet or anklet that is of the length you would like and measure it from end to end (including catches and clasps)
For further help, please check out my handy guide to necklace lengths!
Ring sizes:
If you are unsure of your size, I would strongly recommend purchasing a ring sizer like this one (£1.20). Please note that this is for illustration purposes only; I have no affiliation with Amazon or this seller and you can obviously choose to buy these from other providers).
Alternatively this guide will help you find the correct measurement for the finger you wish to wear the ring on. Please double check before sending your order and bear in mind that your knuckle which the ring needs to move over, may be bigger than the base of your finger where it will sit.
Bespoke requests
I have presented the standard options for variation – such as size variations, satin or high shine finish - and you may select these to suit your preferences when placing your order.
If you love a design, but would like another finish not listed, such as the item in gold, gold plate, two different metals, or with the extra touch of a stone (or stones) added, please contact me direct, by emailing your contact phone number to dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk.
It is best for me to talk to you about what you would like, and I can provide you with a bespoke quotation, with no obligation.
Ecosilver and low carbon impact
I use Ecosilver wherever possible, sourced from Cookson Gold*. Ecosilver is fully traceable and audited and produced from 100% scrap metal. If you are interested to learn more, visit their website page which explains more
My blog about environmental impact explains more about the steps I am taking to ensure my small business is has as low a carbon impact as possible.
Discover the reasons why buying handmade jewellery from Found by Dawn, is so special, here.
*On occasion more specific items like headpins and chain has to be sourced from other suppliers. In these cases there may be a small part of your piece of handmade jewellery which may not have been recycled, but please be assured that wherever there is a more sustainable option, I will choose it. I care about environmental impact and am doing all I can to minimise my carbon footprint.
Hallmarking
Legally in the UK, any silver piece of silver jewellery weighing more than 7.78g, must be hallmarked in order to be sold as silver. Many of my creations weigh less than this, but I sometimes choose to get them hallmarked anyway (see individually listings).
Jewellers who use hallmarks, are reassuring you of the quality of precious metal they use, ensuring your chosen piece stays special long into the future.
You can learn more about what the hallmarks mean and why they are important in this pdf, or watch the video below.
Returns and refunds
I hope you love your new piece of Found by Dawn jewellery. However, if it seems to have a fault, you have received the wrong item or there are other issues with your order, please email dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk, as soon as possible.
I operate a 14 day Refund policy, which you can read here: foundbydawn.co.uk/policies/refund-policy
Please note, no refunds can be offered on a vouchers or gift cards. However if there is a fault with a piece paid for with a voucher or gift card, the same terms apply as for a regular purchase.
For answers to commonly asked questions visit my FAQ's page.