About this Product
This small but highly detailed sterling silver snake head pendant is the perfect gift for anyone who loves and feels connected to creatures that make others a little uncomfortable. Snakes symbolize a variety of things including wisdom, protection, rebirth, fertility, healing, renewal, and primal energy. Just like snakes shed their skin, seeing a snake or dreaming of them is a sign of rebirth and renewal and encourages the release of old patterns and fears; they also symbolize the nurturing of the earth. To the Hopi, snakes symbolized the umbilical cord, joining all humans to Mother Earth.
MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
PENDENT LENGTH: Approximately 1-1/4 inches
CHAIN: Sterling silver cable chain in your choice of 16, 18 or 20 inches
All of my jewelry comes beautifully packaged, ready to give as an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind gift ... or even better, to keep for yourself!
This item is MADE-TO-ORDER! Due to the nature of handmade jewelry, the item you receive may differ slightly in appearance from the item pictured in this listing ... these differences are what set "handmade-by-a-human" jewelry apart from machine-made, mass-produced jewelry and make it truly unique. I am a one-woman show and my full attention is given to each and every order that I receive. Thank you!
SMOjewelry
Meet the Maker
I have loved creating beautiful things for as long as I can remember. Moving and shaping metal, using both traditional and modern techniques, is something that my hands seem to have been born to do. My design inspirations come from my own unique way of seeing the world and being able to turn a fleeting sight or experience into a tangible piece of wearable art ... art that has been infused with a little bit of my heart and soul and tons of positive energy!
Hello and welcome to my shop! I hand fabricate meaningful artisan jewelry with love and joy here in my home studio which is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. My pieces are inspired by many things ... Mother Nature, magic and mysticism, architecture and the many different cultures I've experienced on my adventures around the globe.
Buying a piece of SMOjewelry assures you are getting a piece of jewelry unlike no other that will ever be created. Each piece is individually handcrafted ... just for YOU! If you are looking for true artisan jewelry, created from the highest quality materials, please have a look around my shop and see what there is for you to discover!
I do not erase every tiny tool mark that a piece inevitably will acquire during its "birth" ... I believe these tiny, unique and totally unobtrusive markings are a true sign of each piece's individuality. Like fingerprints, these are the markings that separate handcrafted pieces of jewelry that are true works of art from the heart, from soulless, mass-produced, machine-made jewelry where each piece is exactly the same as the last.
It is my wish that one (or more) of my creations will speak to your soul and you will find a piece that will become a treasured personal adornment that is worn often, enjoyed much and will continue to remain relevant to you and your evolving style for many years to come.
In order to reduce my environmental footprint, all of my packaging is made from post-consumer recycled materials and I also incorporate reclaimed metals and ethically-sourced stones into my designs whenever possible.
How it’s Made
I recover the unused pieces of silver that are inevitably generated when making other pieces by melting them down to form a new ingot of silver that I use to create this awesome new pendant for you. I press this as a solid piece of silver ... it is not hollow ... so it is delicate in size but very substantial feeling. It measures about 1.25 inches in length and comes on a sterling silver chain in your choice of lengths.
Shop Policies
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
I typically do not accept returns or exchanges unless an item is received flawed or if the wrong item was sent mistakenly (which has never happened, but I am human so it is not out of the realm of possibility), but if you are unhappy with an item for a different reason, please contact me immediately so I can try to work out the issue. I want all my customers to be happy and totally thrilled with their purchases!
CUSTOM AND PERSONALIZED ORDERS
I do not accept returns or exchanges on custom orders.
RING SIZING DETAILS
I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON RINGS because the wrong size was ordered. IT IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE SURE OF THEIR CORRECT RING SIZE. This is especially important when purchasing wide band rings as they fit differently than narrow band rings and a larger size is typically needed. Most jewelry stores will size you for a ring at no cost. Make sure to specify how wide of a band you would like to be sized for. This information will be mentioned in the item description.
It is important to note that the fit of any ring can change on you daily or even hourly depending on temperature, water retention, activity level, etc. It is not uncommon for any ring to fit fine one day and be a little snug or loose on another day.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
I create my jewelry to last a lifetime with proper care and handling but no piece of jewelry is indestructible. All jewelry has vulnerable areas such as solder joins and jump ring connections where a piece is more prone to breakage.
To prevent breakage or snagging and bending a piece out of shape, please put your jewelry on AFTER dressing and remove BEFORE undressing. Do not toss jewelry loosely in a purse or bag and do not wear it while sleeping. Refrain from wearing during any strenuous activity.
To polish and clean your jewelry, you can use any commercially available jewelry cleaning cloth. Use liquid jewelry cleaner ONLY on chains as it will remove any intentionally applied patinas.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I RECEIVE A PIECE WITH AN OBVIOUS FLAW IN CRAFTSMANSHIP?
Should this very rare situation happen, please contact me by convo on Etsy, including a photo of the item received, immediately upon arrival but no later than 3 days after receiving the defective item. Once I've verified the item is indeed flawed, I will email you a prepaid return USPS shipping label. Repack the item in the original packaging to ship back to me. Once I see through USPS tracking that the item is on its way back to me, I will ship out another of the same item.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY PACKAGE'S TRACKING SHOWS IT IS DELAYED OR LOST IN TRANSIT? ANSWER
All of my packages ship through USPS with tracking information provided. The vast majority of packages reach their destinations within a timely manner, but there are times when a package's delivery gets delayed by USPS. Per USPS guidelines, a package must be allowed a minimum of 3 weeks before it is considered missing or lost. I monitor the tracking on all of my packages so I will be in touch with you should your package appear to be delayed. Once 3 weeks has passed and your item still has not been delivered, I will give you the option of a refund or to have your item remade and resent as soon as possible. For items that contain gemstones that cannot be replaced, only a refund can be offered.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY PACKAGE'S TRACKING SHOWS IT HAS BEEN DELIVERED BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE IT?
If USPS tracking shows your item as being delivered but you can't find it:
1) check with your neighbors to make sure it wasn't mistakenly delivered to a nearby residence;
2) contact your local post office immediately and ask for GPS delivery coordinates;
3) if the GPS coordinates show correct delivery, contact your local police department to file a report for stolen mail. I am NOT responsible for lost or stolen mail.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to provide a safe place for mail to be delivered. If the item was stolen and the actions described herein have been taken and proof thereof is sent to me, I can offer a discount on a replacement. Buyer must pay for shipping.
