Make a truly unique statement with this beautiful set of brass jewelry from veteran owned, Sword and Plough.

• Brass .50 Caliber Seas the Day Necklace-The delicate and durable Seas the Day Necklace is handcrafted from .50 caliber shell casing and skillfully made by a U.S. Army veteran. Your days of searching for the perfect delicate necklace are over. Start each day with this stunner ready to take on anything that comes your way. Dress it up or down or layer it with your other S&P necklaces, this elegant necklace is sure to become a wardrobe staple. This one-of-a-kind necklace makes the perfect gift and gives back to the veteran community. Necklace measures 15" with an additional 2.5" extender.
• Brass .50 Caliber Disc Earrings-These beautiful earrings have been hammered from .50 caliber shell casings. The subtle texturing reflects light and gives these pieces a beautiful and bright shine. Each pair of earrings is hand crafted and one of a kind!

Special Note: As these pieces are made from solid brass, we do not recommend wearing in the shower/water.

Meet the Artist: Veteran and artist Shanna Rodenberg served eight years as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. Upon returning from Afghanistan in 2005, she began to experiment with making jewelry out of spent ammunition. What began as a hobby to help adjust to civilian life has turned into a thriving career

Care Instructions: Our jewelry is all handmade, so keep in mind that each piece will have its own unique character!

The brass has been polished with a light renaissance wax to hold its original color and shine longer, but because the jewelry is made from solid brass, it will develop a beautiful patina over time.

If you would like to maintain your piece's original luster, you can clean with a gentle cleanser like Flitz and polish with a soft cloth.

THE SWORD & PLOUGH STORY

Sword & Plough has been in the making since the founders, sisters Emily and Betsy, were born into a military family. Living at West Point, sharing Thanksgiving dinners with hundreds of soldiers in mess halls, hearing about her dad's deployments and research, and watching her uncle, a Marine NASA Astronaut pilot, launch his space shuttle, are just a few of the experiences that inspired Emily to serve as an officer in the U.S. Army.

After listening to an inspiring speech by Jacqueline Novagratz during Middlebury's first social entrepreneurship symposium, a light bulb clicked on - Emily began to think 'What in my life is often discarded and could be turned into something beautiful with a purposeful mission?" How incredible would it be to repurpose military surplus material into durable and fashionable bags that people could use every day? By incorporating veterans into every stage of the business (from design, to sewing, management, fulfillment, sales, even modeling), we could empower veteran employment. Through its branding and outreach, Sword & Plough could help bridge the civil-military divide. The repurposed bags could be used as conversation pieces and the company could become a platform to strengthen understanding between civilians and the veteran community. Inspired to give back to the veteran community through sustainable fashion, Sword & Plough was born!