Fleur de Lis Dog Tag Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver with Red Garnet
SKU: 3478
Two red garnets set into the chest of a fleur-de-lis — deep crimson against oxidized silver, on a dog tag silhouette that measures 23mm × 44mm. The Fleur de Lis Dog Tag Pendant is 11 grams of solid .925 sterling silver with a weathered, battle-aged finish that makes the raised lily motif stand out against the darkened background. The bail has a cross engraved into it — a detail you don't notice until you flip the pendant over.
Who This Is Actually For
If you wear heraldic or royal-inspired jewelry — The fleur-de-lis on this pendant is sculpted in three-dimensional relief, not flat engraving. The oxidized background pushes the lily forward visually, and the red garnet stones add a color accent that most silver-only heraldic pendants don't carry.
If you want a pendant sized for daily wear — At 23mm × 44mm and 11 grams, this sits in the lighter range. It won't pull on your chain or weigh down a leather cord. The dog tag shape lies flat against the chest and doesn't rotate or flip upside down.
If you're building a gothic silver collection — The oxidized finish on this pendant matches the patina on sterling rings and bracelets in the same style family. The dog tag shape gives it a different silhouette from cross or medallion pendants — useful when you want variety across pieces.
What It's Like to Use (The Honest Take)
The oxidized finish gives the surface a rough, aged texture — like a silver artifact that's been worn for decades. The raised portions of the fleur-de-lis stay brighter where they catch contact with your shirt and skin. That contrast between dark recesses and bright raised edges is what gives it depth in person.
The garnet stones are small but visible. In direct light they flash a deep red — darker than ruby, more like wine held up to a candle. Under indoor lighting they read almost black. You notice the color most when sunlight catches them at an angle.
Flip the pendant over and the bail has a cross carved into it. The back is finished — not blank or flat. This matters because pendants rotate against your chest, and about half the time someone sees the reverse. The .925 hallmark is stamped clearly on the back surface.
At 11 grams, this is a lightweight pendant. It hangs without pulling on the chain, and you can forget it's there after a few minutes. The dog tag shape keeps it oriented correctly — the elongated profile doesn't spin sideways like round medallions sometimes do.
The Specs — And What They Actually Mean
Questions You're Probably Asking
Q: Are the garnet stones real or synthetic?
Real. These are genuine red garnets — natural stones, not glass or synthetic. Garnet rates 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, so the two stones set into the fleur-de-lis chest hold up to daily wear. Their deep crimson shifts from wine-red in sunlight to near-black under indoor light.
Q: What does the fleur-de-lis represent?
The fleur-de-lis — literally "flower of the lily" — originated as a French royal emblem. It's appeared on coats of arms, cathedral stonework, and royal crests since the 12th century. The symbol traditionally represents honor, purity, and noble heritage. Here it's rendered in 3D relief with red garnet accents, giving the royal motif a darker, gothic edge.
Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
Pendant only — no chain included. This lets you pair it with your preferred chain style. A 2–3mm sterling silver chain or a leather cord works well. The bail fits standard chain widths. A 20–24 inch chain positions it at mid-chest.
Quick Specs & Real-World Performance
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