Mieux vaut rompre que plier ~ Bend, Don't break (Better to bend than to break) ********************************************************************* The Oak and the Reeds ~ Aesop's fables A very large Oak was uprooted by the wind and thrown across a stream. It fell among some Reeds, which it thus addressed: "I wonder how you, who are so light and weak, are not entirely crushed by these strong winds." They replied, "You fight and contend with the wind, and consequently you are destroyed; while we on the contrary bend before the least breath of air, and therefore remain unbroken, and escape." Stoop to conquer. ********************************************************************* Each piece is handmade, no two are ever exactly alike. Your charm arrives on your choice of black or brown adjustable leather or a 16'' sterling stock chain. If you do not state your choice I will send a chain. Materials: Pendant is solid bronze, chain is sterling silver {or leather} Length: Chain ~ 16 inch cable chain. Other lengths avail. Pendant: Approx 5/8 x 1/2 of an inch - as each piece is made one at a time they can vary in size a touch. Availability: Ships in 3-4 Business days. Once Shipped ~ Transit times are approx 10-16 days to most locations