The Crown of Calvary™

never take it off, honestly. It's become part of who I am, not just something I put on. Feels like a quiet reminder every time I catch it in the mirror.

he wears it constantly. I was worried it'd feel too "delicate" for him but it doesn't — it actually looks strong, like it was made for a man.

for the price, I expected it to feel cheap. It doesn't. Solid weight, the thorns are actually detailed, not just a flat stamp. Wears well too, no tarnishing after a couple months.

told him it's something to hold onto when things get hard. He texted me a photo of himself wearing it his first week — meant more to both of us than I expected.

but every time I put it on I think about what it represents. Grounds me in a way I didn't think a necklace could.