This howling wolf and compass necklace is meticulously cut by hand and is very strong. All our work is cut by hand with a jewelers saw. First we take our ideas to our designer, then decide on the final draft. Then we drill holes into the coin. We run our saw blade through the hole, clamp the coin and cut away all by hand! We do not use cutting machines of any kind. The center of this silver coin is hammered, giving a gentle wavy look to the surface before engraving. The details engraved in the center feature a night forest scene with moon and stars. We also engrave a tiny heart with initials of your choice in the center. This makes a beautiful gift for someone special.