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Tardigrade Necklace

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Tardigrades, also known as the "water bears," are possibly the most resilient known animal. They can withstand temperature ranges from 1 K (−458 °F; −272 °C) to about 420 K (300 °F; 150 °C), pressures about six times greater than those found in the deepest ocean trenches, ionizing radiation at doses hundreds of times higher than the lethal dose for a human, and the vacuum of outer space. They can go without food or water for more than 30 years, drying out to the point where they are 3% or less water, only to rehydrate, forage, and go on with their lives.

While we homo sapiens are more physically fragile, the human spirit has walked through fire and yet endured. These endearing tardigrade pendants are a reminder of resiliency, stubbornness, and strength of will. They are extremely scientifically accurate, carefully crafted from pewter, and given an antique finish. You can choose from three tardigrade styles:

  1. Vertical (larger pendant, hanging from a jump ring at the back feet)
  2. Sloth style (smaller pendant, gripping a leather cord while hanging adorably upside down),
  3. Horizontal (smaller pendant, hanging from a jump ring above the back)

Perfect for:

  • Scientists, biologists, teachers
  • Innovators, makers, doers, movers and shakers
  • People working or studying in challenging disciplines
  • ...anyone who gets knocked down, just to pick themselves up and try again

FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $35 within the United States!

Gift boxes are ALWAYS included for orders within the U.S. Orders are processed and mailed within 2 business days. Near holidays, we often mail out same-day.

Standard Shipping - $5 (free for orders over $35):

  • mailed within 1-2 business days 
  • in transit for 3-5 business days
  • arrives to you in 4-7 business days

Expedited Shipping - $8:

  • mailed within 1-2 business days
  • in transit for 2-4 business days
  • arrives to you in 3-6 business days

International Shipping

All international orders are shipping in individual black velvet gift bags instead of gift boxes to cut shipping costs. Please see your country below for shipping options. The customer is responsible for any VAT or import tax charges.

CANADA

  • USPS First Class International - $12
    • Shipping time: 1-2 weeks
    • Tracking code: tracks only to US border
  • GlobalPost - $20
    • Shipping time: 1-2 weeks
    • Tracking code: tracks the entire way

EUROPEAN UNION

  • Please purchase through our Etsy shop. Although we can't ship purchases from our website to the EU, we do from Etsy. (This is because of EU regulations around collecting and remitting VAT. Etsy takes care of that and makes it much easier for our small studio. If you are in the EU, just purchase from us on Etsy.)

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

  • USPS First Class International - not currently available
  • GlobalPost - $20
    • Shipping time: less than 4 weeks
    • Tracking code: tracks the entire way

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES 

  • USPS First Class International - $12
    • Shipping time: up to 8 weeks
    • Tracking code: tracks only up to the US border
  • GlobalPost - $20
    • Shipping time: less than 4 weeks
    • Tracking code: tracks the entire way

Guarantee

We are so sure that you (or your lucky gift recipient) will love our jewelry that we have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, even if you just decided it wasn't your style after all, simply mail back your undamaged, unworn jewelry and we will give you a full refund minus shipping.

Check our reviews... our goal is to get ALL THE STARS. If you have any kind of problem with your order, please email us at maile@boutiqueacademia.com.

We want all of our customers to be completely satisfied!

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Tardigrade Necklace
Nikki from Oz
2024-04-01
I got my lovely little tardigrade yesterday as a very thoughtful birthday present. He's a beautiful reminder that we can keep going through the tough stuff.
Z
2024-05-24
I love my tardigrade so much! It is so cute! I have had many compliments and have referred them to this company.
Jeannine
2023-06-30
This is the cutest necklace ever! The details and workmanship are excellent. The size and shape are perfect. I love having something unique.
Ana Manjares
2022-11-04
Very cute well made bought it for my daughter for Christmas very unique gift
Vanessa Gebbie
2021-05-20
So glad I made this purchase- it’s perfect. Quick service and fast arrival in the UK too. Thank you.
David Nichold
2021-03-16
Necklace was great, Service was great, Shipping was fast. They care about your order. Will use again E R
Julia
2021-01-11
My thirteen-year-old son got this Tardigrade necklace for Christmas. He loved it so much that he kept it around his neck for almost a month.
Margaret F
2020-07-04
Bought this as a gift for my daughter and was impressed with the quality. Shipping was quick and the necklace arrived in great condition. Would definitely place another order in the future!
Arlene Squires
2020-05-28
Hello. I ordered 2 necklaces; a Tardigrade necklace and a molecular necklace. They came very quickly. I really, really like them! The Tardigrade necklace is quite the conversation piece. It is so unique. The molecular necklace, I got for my niece. She loves it. She shows it to everyone. Thanks so much and keep up the good work!
Katherine Stasser
2020-04-04
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matthew c. & G.
2019-08-23
My girlfriend and I are great fans of the Tardigrade. She was thrilled to get such a great pendant of our tiny hero. Thank you Boutique Academia!!!
Kay Lever
2018-05-01
I love my tardigrade necklace. Many of the children I work with have asked about it, learned about tardigrades, looked for them, and in some cases found them, and then educated others about them. Fantastic!
Teri Campeau
2017-12-27
I bought this necklace for my son, to remind him to always persevere, and that he’s tougher than he thinks! Thanks for offering such cool gifts!
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Lara
2023-04-04
I love my tardigrade necklace. I have named them Stuart and they are my everything. I’ve gotten so many compliments (and quite a few raised eyebrows too) on this necklace. High-quality and beautiful. Get yours today and freak people out with your own personal water bear!
Susan Erickson
2023-11-26
I love this necklace for its unique character and the fact that it represents the craft of an equally unique business, Both are one of a kind!
Donna G.
2023-05-28
I bought this tardegrade for my daughter, who has loved them since she learned about them as a child. This is a fantastic piece with beautiful detail. She was thrilled to receive this and has already received many compliments while wearing it!
Jennyvee
2022-09-19
I bought this tiny, resilient tardigrade for my tiny, resilient niece who is undergoing chemotherapy.
M. Meeker
2021-05-10
Love this site and its super unique science products. I bought the Water Bear necklace as a gift for an employee and she loves it. Can't wait to place my second order!
TB
2021-02-08
Order arrived quickly and was better quality than I expected.
Lynn Jensen
2021-01-05
I ordered the sloth pendant for a friend. She absolutely loved it. It is a very nice piece. It gave her lot of joy.
Lisa
2020-06-27
I ordered the sloth tarigrade necklace for my daughter,,,,,it was shipped & received very quickly. She loved it & so did i!! Would definitely order from Boutique Academia again!
Patti Mann
2020-05-26
A friend sent me the tardigrade necklace as a gift, and I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with the quality and solid heaviness of the tardigrade pendant. I love it so much I decided to pay it forward, so ordered another one to send to another tardigrade-loving friend, and she loves hers!
Michael A Firman
2020-02-24
The tardigrade necklace was a bit larger than I thought (from seeing the photos), but that was just fine. It is quite beautiful and detailed. It was a gift for my wife, and she was thrilled with it.
Sophie Bisson
2019-08-12
A five star rating well deserved... Boutique Academia provides a great and efficient service and the Tardigrade necklace I bought, without any problem, is as beautiful as I thought... Love the concept !
Ingrid Malesich
2018-04-29
I just love everything I have purchased from boutique academia including the tardigrade necklace. My only small complaint is the style of clasp used on necklaces. The hook clasp looks nice but is 100% impractical, unfortunately I have lost a pendent because of this. If you buy a necklace from here change the clasp to a lobster style.
Hartono H.
2017-02-03
good service and good item for sale
Tardigrade Necklace
Ingrid H
2021-05-01
My daughter in law was absolutely thrilled with her Tardigrade necklace and put it around her neck as soon as she opened her present. She loves everything that Tardigrades represent! Tardigrades are amazing triumphant fellows! Go Tardigrades go! And, daughter in law's too! P.S. And, her Tardigrade necklace looks lovely on her too!
Maura
2023-11-08
Really awesome piece of jewelry that is sturdy and well well worth the cost! Love to support small-women, owned businesses and my aunt loves water bears! exactly what I wanted thank you so so much!!!
Anne Hoffmann
2023-04-04
I bought the tardigrade necklace for my 7 year old granddaughter, who is curious and interested in all things of nature. When it arrived, I could not believe how cute it was! It is very well made, and when Violet saw the necklace she literally jumped up and down : ). She wears it all the time, and I could not be any happier with this quirky and fun piece of jewelry. I will definitely repurchase from this website, thanks so much!
Amber
2022-09-02
Best looking tardigrade available....I looked all over for one of these critters and this was the best. Nice sturdy feel to it too. Gave it as a gift and my sister loves it.
Sabrina Passarge
2021-04-25
Bought two Tardigrades for my girlfriend. She loves them very much
Anne Rugh
2021-01-26
I purchased a pendant necklace recently. I am absolutely charmed with it - the quality is top-notch and it looks beautiful. The necklace was delivered in a very timely fashion (especially given today's problems), in a sweet box that I will re-use at some point. I couldn't be happier with the value of my purchase.
Nikki Cole
2020-11-14
So thankful that people appreciate the tiniest of babies and the research we do on them! Ty!
Matt Wolfe
2020-06-25
Kinda big but still, the wife loved it.
Karina Montgomery
2020-05-22
An adorable little badass you can carry with you to find your own resilience when you need it most. Smaller and easier to wear than the vertical one, with satisfying little toes to play with as you gaze into the abyss.
Amber
2020-01-01
Was a hit with my biology teacher sister!
Kyle H
2019-01-02
Bought this for my wife and she loved it!
Kathryn McMullen
2018-01-23
I purchased from Boutique Academia as a gift - and it arrived in a lovely little gift box and in perfect condition.
Julia J.
2017-01-07
I gave my daughter this necklace for Christmas and as soon as she saw it she exclaimed-"Is that a Tardigrade-I love it!" I bought myself a mitochondria because of its hidden secrets-it opens and closes to reveal its matrix.
Amy
2024-12-28
Love this quirky, unique necklace. It was a huge hit with our science and space-enthusiast 15 year old.
Mel
2023-09-08
My daughter and I love tardigrades, they are so adorable just swimming around doing their best. The item is exactly as pictured and shipped ready to give as a gift. My daughter does not yet know because this is for Christmas.
Ann
2023-04-04
I love my tardigrades. I bought two so I could make earrings. The only way they could be better is if you would cast them in sterling silver. Ann
Amber Tabor
2022-01-25
I searched all over for a tardigrade and this one by far was the cutest and seemed to capture the zest and spirit of the tardigrade like no other. Nice to see a science theme geared for women too.
Alex Fram
2021-03-17
I got the horizontal version and it sits very nicely on the chain. I'm looking forward to days when we're back in office; I know its going to be a big hit with my nerdy coworkers.
Griffith, Barbara
2021-01-16
Great products, the pendant was well made.
Amanda
2020-10-20
I love my tardigrade buddy! I got the vertical one on the long chain and it is just amazing and so cute (and noble and smart, my goodness possibly charming as well). It has a brilliant solid weight & is quite lovely in its pose. It is smooth and I love to hold it as well as it just looking cool around my neck. Shipping was super fast, communication was good, and packaging is nice. All the stars.
Sam Gon
2020-06-07
When I saw the image of a waterbear ambling across a cord in a sloth-like hanging posture, I knew I had to get it. So much more fun that seeing one with a ring screwed into its back! ;) When it arrived I had to take pics and post on social media, and my biologically-inclined friends filled the comments with appreciative prose. I really appreciate the accuracy of the proportions and even the limb attitudes. Very very well done. A+
Hatch Family
2020-05-22
I LOVE MY NECKLACE!! It is cute and fun and educates my kids.
Linda
2019-12-03
Cute and fun and lovely Targdigrade necklace!
Mary Anne McLay
2018-10-03
Purvis as a gift for my daughter, who loves these creatures. Excellent quality and warp speed processing and shipping.
Celeste Croy baker
2017-12-29
Cute and nerdy, bigger than I thought it would be
Mary W.
2016-10-18
I love the water pig - everybody who sees her is fascinated!