Chihuahua Coin Necklace – Deep Engraved Recycled Sterling Silver

The chihuahua may be small in stature, but their presence rarely is. Loyal, expressive and full of personality, they have a way of becoming utterly central to a home which is exactly why this pendant was made with such quiet attention to detail. Part of Illustrated in Silver by Ojewellery, the chihuahua's expression is raised in fine relief to capture real character rather than a generic outline. Three expressions are available: Alert, Adoring and Curious, so you can choose the one that feels most like the dog you know.

Tilt the pendant and the light moves across the design; run a thumb over it and you can feel every line. Years spent refining this technique have created something new: illustration raised from the silver in fine relief, like the detail on a coin, with a depth you can see and feel. It is brought to life using precision technology and traditional silversmith craft, handcrafted in Cheshire.

Personalisation available: the reverse of the pendant can be engraved with a name, date, or special message to create a truly unique keepsake. A handwritten note, name or signature can also be engraved onto the reverse exactly as it was written, turning the piece into a lasting handwriting keepsake.

Product Details

• Material: Recycled sterling silver
• Pendant diameter: 17mm
• Total drop: Approx. 25mm including bail
• Available in three expressions: Alert, Adoring and Curious
• Chain: 18 inch sterling silver curb link chain with adjustable 16 inch option
• Fastening: Lobster clasp
• Finish: Illustration raised in fine relief, with a smooth polished reverse
• Handcrafted in the UK from recycled sterling silver

Gift Ready Packaging
Your necklace arrives packed gift ready: a plush jewellery gift box nestled in tissue paper inside a gift bag, together with a cleaning cloth and an information card with space to handwrite your own gift message. Free tracked UK delivery. Letterbox-friendly.

Questions

Is this an engraving?
It is made with precision engraving, but the result is a raised illustration, not a line cut into a flat surface. The picture stands in relief, like the detail on a coin, so you can feel it as well as see it.

Which expression should I choose: Alert, Adoring or Curious?
It comes down to the dog you know. Alert suits a chihuahua who's always watching the door, Adoring suits one who never leaves your side, and Curious suits one who gets into everything. There's no wrong choice, just the one that feels most like them.

Can I have handwriting engraved onto this pendant?
Yes. Send a photo of the handwriting you'd like engraved — a signature, a message, or a name — and it will be recreated on the reverse of the pendant, creating a lasting handwriting keepsake.

Who designs the Illustrated in Silver collection?
Every design is created in-house by Ojewellery. Each piece begins as an original drawing — an animal, bird, flower or symbol developed with care for its texture, expression and detail — before being translated into silver. Many designs began with a customer's own request.

What is the pendant made from, and where does the silver come from?
Recycled sterling silver, sourced from a respected UK precious metal supplier. The design is engraved in-house using precision engraving technology, then finished, cleaned and prepared by hand — all in our UK studio, a combination of modern capability and traditional silversmithing.

What does "handcrafted in the UK" mean for this piece?
The pendant is engraved, finished and hand-prepared by Ojewellery, rather than mass-produced overseas. Precision technology captures the fine detail of the design, while the finishing and quality checks remain a hands-on, skilled process from start to finish.

Can I send this as a gift directly to someone else?
Yes. Every order arrives gift ready — a plush jewellery box, tissue paper, cleaning cloth and an information card with space for a handwritten gift message — with no wrapping needed. If you'd rather we took care of the message, let us know what you'd like it to say and we'll print it onto the card before dispatch; the outer packaging stays plain, with no Ojewellery branding, so the surprise is protected.

Is this necklace adjustable?
Yes. The chain comes on an 18 inch length with an adjustable 16 inch option.

How do I look after a sterling silver necklace?
Keep it dry, store it in a dry, dark place — such as a jewellery box — away from moisture, and give it an occasional polish with the cleaning cloth included in your order to keep it looking its best.