"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive" -Audre Lorde quote necklace











"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive" -Audre Lorde quote necklace
Handcrafted and hand stamped quote necklace,"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive" -Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde was an American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist. She was a self-described "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," who "dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia." (wikipedia).
4 bar necklace hung on a clip chain with a small pop of rainbow glass beads. Choose from sterling silver or 14 kt gold vermeil. Handmade and crafted in the USA.
4 bar pendant, each bar measures approx 1/8" x 1" (25mm).
Part of the pride collection, 20% of sales are donated to the Trevor Project.
What You’ll Love
- A Statement of Self-Definition – This Audre Lorde jewelry piece celebrates strength, identity, and empowerment.
- Handcrafted with Meaning – A unique handmade necklace designed to inspire confidence and self-expression.
- Bold & Thoughtful – A literary quote pendant that makes a striking statement necklace accessory.
- A Perfect Gift – The ultimate gift for a strong woman, writer, or activist who values authenticity and resilience.
To reduce tarnishing, when you aren’t wearing your jewelry, store your pieces individually in small bags, removing as much air as possible. You may also want to put a small strip of anti-tarnish paper in each bag with the jewelry.
For more info, see our care instructions here.
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Custom orders are not returnable/exchangeable.
Your purchase is guaranteed for 1 year. Any repairs will be done free of charge. If an item cannot be repaired or is out of stock, you will be offered an exchange.
After 1 year from purchase, repairs are available for a small fee.
We also offer cleaning and resizing of your jewelry.