Vince Noctem Necklace | #8

There is a saying I think of often: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” 

And this design is my attempt to bind up that sentiment.  



These are reminders to not avert our eyes from the darkness, but to face it. To stand in confrontation and in battle wherever you are able. 

To know in the end you did what you could to make the world a bit less dark for those who come after.


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And here is the necklace version. I chose my biggest slices of onyx in my collection. Some faceted and slender, others smooth and domed. All have the same settings as the rings and earrings. The gemstones are held in the setting by a sharpened prong "claw" to make it look like something is clutching it from behind.

The backs of the pendants are textured to look like something rough and weatherworn, and there are the words "VINCE NOCTEM" inscribed in the centers, an old Latin saying meaning “Conquer the Night.

These necklaces are double-stranded. The shorter chain, which is meant to suspend above the onyx pendant, is made from satellite chain, and from it are a selection of little hessonite garnet gemstones, like little drops of blood dripping from the darkness. 

A design for grabbing hold of evil and tearing until it bleeds. 
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☀ Necklaces are meant to be worn high, so the shortest chain measures as adjustable 13" - 16.5". As such they, these should be considered choker length. 
☀ Pendant measures 40mm from top to bottom.
☀ See the photo of the pendant next to an American quarter for size reference.