in the middle ages in Scandinavia, keys were worn by women as talismans of their own power and autonomy. staking their claim in the world, this practice created the image of a woman who is the gatekeeper of her own domain, controlling access to both her home, her property, and her heart. we cast this 14k rose gold piece from an antique charm to act as a symbol of a self-reliant and independent woman, one who revels in her worth and knows that she alone will be the one to unlock her freedom.