This antique button ANCHOR necklace is made from a vintage anchor button cast in solid recycled sterling silver.

Size: 1/2" wide round pendant on 18" antiqued sterling silver chain

SHIPS ANCHOR: The Anchor is a classic nautical symbol with a deep history in old school sailor tattoos dating back to the voyages of Captain James Cook in the 1700s. The anchor is also often associated with having made the voyage across the Atlantic. (BE PRESENT)

Made in United States of America: Handmade in California with ethically sourced materials and recycled metals. Woman owned, Family operated since 2009.

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Compass Rose Design is inspired by the history of small things. Each piece in this collection is made from an actual antique button, or other vintage keepsake from 1870 - 1970, cast in sterling silver. A century bridging the old world and modern era. Each design celebrates LOVE, CREATIVITY and CULTURE through the stories of vintage keepsakes.

Socially Responsible:

We are committed to an ethical production process and supply chain and working towards a more equitable world. We do our own metalwork in our studio just north of San Francisco. We work with chains and components made in the US. Our sterling components are made from recycled metals. Our metal supplier is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. We choose to work with suppliers who support Black Lives Matter and a diverse jewelry industry, including Rio Grande and Otto Frei.

Cultivating Future Artisans & Women Entrepreneurs

The world needs more entrepreneurs, makers and leaders who are women and people of color. It is our goal to help cultivate this next generation of makers and artisan entrepreneurs by helping young people gain skills and confidence in technology, collaboration and real-world problem-solving. We donate a portion of our profits to the Crucible an organization in Oakland, California that empowers young working artists through hands-on creative education. We also donate to We Wield the Hammer, a hands-on training program for women of African descent in Oakland and Dakar.

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