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ventricular system necklace | 18k gold vermeil
A ventricular system necklace for neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and anyone whose work bumps up against cerebrospinal fluid. The four interconnected cavities that hold the brain in suspension, produce its protective fluid, and clear its metabolic waste, rendered in 18k gold vermeil.
The Anatomy of the Ventricular System
The brain has four ventricles connected by narrow channels. Two lateral ventricles sit deep in the cerebral hemispheres and drain through the foramina of Monro into the third ventricle, which sits midline between the thalami. From there cerebrospinal fluid passes through the cerebral aqueduct into the fourth ventricle, behind the brainstem, and exits into the subarachnoid space. The choroid plexus lining each ventricle produces about 500 ml of CSF a day, all of which gets reabsorbed into the venous system. Obstruction at any of these narrow points causes hydrocephalus, which is why the third ventricle and the cerebral aqueduct are central to most discussions of CSF dynamics.
A Meaningful Gift for Science Lovers
For people who think about CSF flow, intracranial pressure, and the fluid spaces of the brain.
- neurosurgeons working on shunts and endoscopic third ventriculostomy
- neuroradiologists who read ventricular volume off MRI
- neurologists managing normal pressure hydrocephalus
- medical students learning the path of the cerebrospinal fluid
For the surgeon who can draw the foramina of Monro from memory.
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FAQ
Will a neurosurgeon actually wear this?
Most do. The ventricular system reads as anatomy first and jewelry second, which is the right register for clinicians. It is a strong choice for a neurosurgery residency completion gift, a fellowship congratulations, or a thank-you to someone who has spent years on shunts.
Why these four spaces, in this shape?
The shape mirrors what you see in a 3D CSF reconstruction: the C-shape of the lateral ventricles wrapping around the thalamus, the slit-like third ventricle in the middle, and the diamond-shaped fourth ventricle behind the brainstem. Anyone who reads brain MRIs regularly will recognise the silhouette without explanation.
What are the materials and chain details?
The pendant is 28 mm tall, with a 925 sterling silver core and a 2.5 micron 18K gold layer over it. The chain is 45 cm gold vermeil with a 5 cm extender, lobster clasp. Vermeil is the most durable form of gold-plated jewelry by definition, requiring at least 2.5 microns of gold over solid silver. Ships free worldwide via DHL Express within 1-5 business days, with import duties and taxes covered.
Is there a silver version?
Yes, the same design is available in sterling silver if a more clinical tone is preferred. Both versions ship in a ready-to-gift jewelry box and are covered by the 30-day Love It or Return It policy.
Human Anatomy
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