{"product_id":"mens-spartan-shield-lab-grown-diamond-pendant-modern-electrum","title":"Spartan Shield Pendant – Modern Electrum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMen's Spartan Shield Pendant with Lab-Grown Diamonds in Modern Electrum™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Λ the Spartans carried into battle, outlined in Lab-Grown Diamonds and framed by a full diamond rim. A hand-textured shield face reads like beaten metal, while the stones catch the light in hard points. It hangs on dark brown leather from a fluted bail, closed by a custom lock clasp designed in the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Λ on a Spartan shield mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eΛ is lambda, the first letter of Lakedaimon, the name the Spartans used for their homeland. Every hoplite carried it on his shield, and a Spartan came home with his shield or on it. It is a symbol of discipline, loyalty to the people beside you, and holding your ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the pendant made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield, bail and clasp are Modern Electrum™, a bright silver-white precious metal up to twice as hard as sterling silver that resists tarnish. The lambda and rim are set with round Lab-Grown Diamonds, D–F color and VS clarity or better. The cord is dark brown leather that softens and darkens with wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it made to order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each pendant is made to order in Queens, NYC in 7–10 business days, then shipped in a pouch. It makes a strong gift for a father, groomsman or anyone with Greek roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Pearl of Queens","offers":[{"title":"Modern Electrum","offer_id":50742229991562,"sku":"BPoQ-PND-SPARTAN-LGD-ME","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3866\/4842\/files\/mens-spartan-shield-lab-grown-diamond-pendant-modern-electrum.png?v=1794161208","url":"https:\/\/blackpearlofqueens.com\/products\/mens-spartan-shield-lab-grown-diamond-pendant-modern-electrum","provider":"Black Pearl of Queens INC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}