Basset Hound Charm Sterling Silver | Dog Jewelry | Made in USA

Those droopy ears and mournful eyes belong to one of the great scent hounds -- the Basset Hound, cast in .925 sterling silver and Made in USA. At 3.1 grams of solid sterling, this 3D charm has the weight to match the breed's low-slung gravitas.

Each piece is created through lost-wax casting and then individually hand-finished. The progressive polishing process -- rough filing, tripoli compound, rouge polish, and final buffing -- takes 8+ hours per batch. The Basset's extraordinarily long ears, heavy jowls, and short legs all emerge from the casting with genuine three-dimensional depth that flat stamping cannot produce.

The Basset Hound was developed in France (basset means "low" in French) as a scent-tracking dog that hunters could follow on foot rather than horseback. Their sense of smell is second only to the Bloodhound, with an estimated 220 million scent receptors. Despite their somewhat comical appearance, Bassets are serious working dogs with a determination that borders on stubbornness. This charm captures the breed's characteristic droopy expression and heavy-boned build.

For Basset Hound owners, hound dog enthusiasts, or anyone who has ever been won over by those impossibly long ears. Wear on a charm bracelet, hang from a necklace chain, or pair two with ear wires for hound dog earrings. A heartfelt gift for a Basset adoption day, a birthday, or a memorial for a beloved droopy-eared companion.