Passage Talisman Pendant
What are you carrying right now that you want to name?
There are doors you choose.
And there are doors that choose you. These are the ones life places in front of you whether you are ready or not. The ones you stand at longer than you planned. The ones you are not sure you can walk through.
Passage was made for those doors.
A door panel in solid bronze. Radiating lines spreading from a bezel-set salt and pepper diamond at the center. An eye, a witness, a point of light that does not go out. The piece is small enough to wear close. Heavy enough to feel real.
It was born in San Miguel de Allende, in January, from a city built of thresholds. Arched doorways centuries old. Wood worn down to memory. Iron gates that looked like lace. I photographed dozens of them. I stood in front of them longer than made sense. I kept thinking about what it means to be the thing that holds the passage and stand between what was and what comes next.
I came home and I made this.
Passage is not about what's on the other side. It's about the door itself. The standing at it. The gathering of everything you have. The moment before you reach for the handle.
Endurance is not loud. It doesn't announce itself. It is the quiet, daily act of continuing. Of staying present inside a hard chapter. Of not looking away.
This piece is for the woman who knows that door. Who has stood at it or is standing at it now.
You already have what it takes to walk through.
Passage knows that. That's what the light is for.
Most women know their word before they know why. Trust the one that stopped you.
Details:
- Our own proprietary Bronze with matte finish
- Hand-carved in wax and cast in metal. Hand detail texture makes no two the same.
- Bail on the talisman is hand cast as part of the talisman
- 2.5 mm salt and pepper diamond bezel set in sterling silver
- Approx. 1" L × 3/8" W
- Pendant only (chain not included)
- Each comes signed with an authenticity card
- Each Talisman is handmade in our Seattle Studio and will slightly vary in size, texture, and color
- Each piece arrives beautifully packaged - ready to mark a moment
Shipping Policy
Processing Time Each piece is made by hand in small batches. Please allow 7-14 days for your order to be prepared and shipped. You will receive a tracking notification via email once your order is on its way.
Shipping We ship within the United States via USPS. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location and order weight.
Orders over $300 qualify for complimentary shipping.
Delivery Estimates Once shipped, most domestic orders arrive within 3–7 business days depending on your location. These are carrier estimates and may vary.
Tracking A tracking number will be emailed to you when your order ships. If you have questions about your shipment, please contact us at [your email] and we'll do our best to help.
A Note on Timing We don't rush our process - and we ask for the same patience from you. If you need a piece by a specific date, please reach out before placing your order and we'll let you know what's possible.
Shipping Protection We offer shipping protection at checkout for a nominal fee. This covers your order against loss, theft, or damage in transit — guaranteed delivery regardless of fault, with no hassle. We recommend it, especially for high-value pieces.
Refund Policy
We want you to be happy with your purchase from us. If not, please see below regarding our policy.
Returns are valid only within 14 days of your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange after this time period.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Send an email to help@chikahisastudio.com with proof of purchase and item being returned. We will then send you further instructions on how to return the item.
We do not accept returns of gift cards.
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 14 days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at info@chikahisastudio.com.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at info@chikahisastudio.com and let us know. We will then send further instructions.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.