This gold-tone necklace offers a cascading design of interlocking hammered rings, creating a bold multi-layered look. Perfect for making a statement, the textured rings and adjustable lobster clasp make this piece a standout accessory for any occasion.
- Features interlocking hammered rings in a cascading design, adding depth and texture.
- Made from brass with a luxurious gold-tone finish for a sophisticated touch.
- 20.5" length with a 2" extender and a 5" drop, offering flexibility in styling.
- Handcrafted by artisans in India, reflecting high-quality craftsmanship.
- Lobster clasp closure for easy adjustability and a secure fit.
design: A cascading bib of interlocking hammered rings in graduated sizes, strung on fine twisted chain that falls to a bold, multi-layered cluster at the center front.
size: 20.5" chain length with a 2" extender; 5" drop from chain to the lowest ring.
material: Brass with a gold-tone finish.
features: Interlocking hammered rings, cascading multi-layer design, twisted chain, adjustable lobster clasp closure
care: Keep dry and away from perfume or lotion, and store flat in a pouch to keep the hammered rings from tangling and the gold-tone finish from wearing thin.
disclaimer: Because each ring is hand-hammered, the texture, curve, and exact play of light across the surface will vary slightly piece to piece.
The Story
This necklace draws on a long-standing Indian tradition of hand-worked brass, a metal prized for centuries across the subcontinent for its warmth of color and its readiness to take a hammered texture. Forging brass by hand rather than casting it lets each ring keep the faceted, light-catching surface visible in this piece, rather than the flat sheen of machine-finished jewelry.
The layered, cluster-style bib is a design language common to South Asian statement jewelry, where volume and movement are built up from many small linked or stacked elements rather than one large centerpiece. Here that principle is translated into a modern, wearable form: dozens of individually hammered rings, graduated in size and looped together so the piece has real dimension and swing when worn.
Brasswork of this kind supports a network of small metalworking workshops across India, where hammering, link-forming, and plating are typically divided among artisans who each specialize in one stage of the process.
Each ring starts as a length of brass wire, cut and shaped into a circle, then hand-hammered on a steel stake to flatten and texture its surface — the source of the piece's faceted, light-catching finish. Artisans link the rings by hand into overlapping rows, judging by eye how each row should graduate in size so the finished bib drapes evenly. The assembled necklace is then plated in a gold tone and fitted with a twisted chain and lobster clasp, a finishing stage usually handled by a separate workshop before the piece is inspected and packed.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-hammered (forged) brass
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants one necklace that can carry an entire outfit
- Wear It With: Let it sit against a simple crew or boat neckline in a solid color so the layered rings stay the focus.
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, dressing up a plain top, evening out, gifting
- Metal: Brass with a gold-tone finish
Questions & Answers
How long is the necklace and does it sit high or low?
The chain measures 20.5" with a 2" extender for adjustability, and the layered rings drop about 5" from the chain, so it sits as a bib-style piece at the collarbone and just below.
What is it made of?
It's made from brass with a gold-tone finish, hand-hammered ring by ring for texture.
Will the gold-tone finish wear off or tarnish?
Like any plated finish, it will last longest if you put it on after perfume and lotion, keep it dry, and store it away from other jewelry that could scratch the surface.
Is it adjustable?
Yes — a lobster clasp and 2" extender let you adjust the length and fasten it securely.
Will it look heavy or costume-y?
It has visual weight from the layered rings but is brass, not solid metal, so it wears lighter than it looks — best with simple necklines that let it be the focal point.
