The Florida Silhouette
The shape of home. The outline every Floridian recognizes the moment they see it.
This special piece was created when our longtime jeweler, Scott, lost everything during Hurricane Ian. It has since become a fan favorite.
This stunning #SWFLStrong pendant honors resilience and community spirit with its elegant mixed metal heart design. Crafted in 14K gold, this meaningful piece was created to support our beloved jeweler Scott following Hurricane Ian and has become a cherished favorite among our customers. Each pendant beautifully combines contrasting gold tones, creating a sophisticated look that symbolizes strength and unity.Key Features:
Available in three mixed metal combinations: white gold with rose gold heart, white gold with yellow gold heart, or yellow gold with white gold heart
Crafted from premium 14K gold for lasting quality and beauty
Measures approximately 21.5mm x 20.5mm
Secured with a heavy, soldered o'ring bail for durability
Chain sold separately, allowing you to customize with your preferred necklace
A meaningful piece that supports a worthy cause
The Story
From Devastation Came Strength
In September 2022, Hurricane Ian tore through Southwest Florida with catastrophic force. Homes were destroyed, businesses were leveled, and lives were turned upside down. Among those hit hardest was Scott, the longtime bench jeweler at Zak's Jewelry. Scott lost everything: his home, his belongings, all of it taken by the storm. But SWFL didn't break. Neighbors helped neighbors, strangers became family, and an entire region came together to rebuild what the hurricane had taken.
A Pendant Born from Loss
Out of that devastation, Scott transformed his loss into hope. At his jeweler's bench, he created the #SWFLStrong pendant, a Florida silhouette with a heart placed over Southwest Florida. This pendant became his way to heal and give back. What began as a personal piece soon became a cherished emblem and a movement. Today, the #SWFLStrong pendant is worn by people throughout the Gulf Coast as a symbol of resilience, unity, and the unbreakable spirit of Southwest Florida.
