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Plato's Cave
Plato's Cave
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Men’s Necklace Plato’s Cave Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver
Imagine a group of people born inside a cave. They’re imprisoned and chained up in this cave facing a wall. Behind the prisoners is a fire, and in between the fire and the prisoners, people walk by carrying puppets and objects that cast shadows on the wall in front of them.
To the prisoners, these shadows on the wall are reality. They see the shadows and assume they’re the real thing. They don’t know any better — it’s all they’ve ever known.
Well, one day, one of the prisoners is set free. He steps outside…and naturally, the sunlight blinds him. His eyes need time to adjust. But once they do, he sees the world for the first time. Trees. Sky. Birds. Everyday objects he had only seen as shadows before. Now he knows the truth. What he and the others were seeing before were merely illusions. This is reality.
Happy and excited to share his newfound knowledge, he runs back into the cave… but now his eyes are blinded once again. He’s adjusting to the darkness. He comes across the prisoners — half-blind — and tries to tell them everything they know is a lie. That the shadows on the wall are merely illusions. That the real world sits outside.
But they see him talking nonsense, stumbling, and half-blinded — and they assume him leaving the cave has made him go crazy. They don’t take him seriously. In fact, they laugh at him. They can’t accept the truth.
Plato's Allegory of the Cave is one of the most powerful allegories in history. This piece reminds me to always question everything and to keep an open mind: not everything is what it seems.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
-Handmade: Crafted using ancient lost-wax carving techniques
-Material: Solid Sterling Silver (925)
-Finish: Oxidized for an aged/rugged look
-Size: 16mm x 25mm
-Chain Options: Pendant only or paired with an oxidized curb or cable chain
-Packaging – Comes in a premium gift box, perfect for special occasions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING
We offer FREE international express shipping on all orders over $250 USD.
All orders ship out next business day from Dubai, UAE.
We exclusively use tracked, registered, and priority express international shipping for every order — getting your piece to you safely and quickly. Most deliveries arrive within 1–7 business days, depending on your location.
Important: Please include your contact number at checkout — it’s required for international shipping and helps avoid customs delays.
RETURNS
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. Return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
WORLDWIDE DUTIES
Most countries are smooth sailing when it comes to customs, especially with orders coming out of the UAE. That said — a few places (mainly in the EU) might add import taxes or duties on arrival. It’s out of my hands, but if you’re not sure what the deal is in your country, shoot me a message — always happy to help figure it out!
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