Hand-hammered discs in three metal tones cascade across a brass link chain, each disc catching light a little differently. Forged by Indian metalsmiths who shape and texture every disc by hand.
- Material: Brass, copper, and silver-tone metal discs on a brass link chain
- Size: 30" Adjustable length
- Details: Cascading disc focal in three metal tones; hand-hammered texture; bar and loop closure
- Origin / Craft: Hand-forged by metalsmiths in India
The graduated disc arrangement forms a half-moon focal where copper, brass, and silver-tone finishes meet. Each disc carries its own hammered surface — uneven, dimpled, and slightly cupped — so the cluster reads as a small set of forged coins rather than a uniform row. The brass link chain above keeps weight off the neckline while adding length and movement.
Care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth and store away from moisture to preserve the warm patina of the brass and copper.
design: Nine hand-hammered discs in brass, copper, and silver-tone metal graduate in size to build a half-moon focal at the center front, strung on an open brass link chain with a bar-and-loop closure.
size: 30" adjustable length.
material: Brass, copper, and silver-tone metal discs on a brass link chain.
features: Graduated tri-tone disc focal, hand-hammered dimpled texture on every disc, cupped coin-like surfaces, open brass link chain, adjustable bar-and-loop closure
care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth and store away from moisture to preserve the warm patina of the brass and copper.
disclaimer: Each disc is hammered by hand, so texture, cupping, and finish vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
A flat hammered disc is one of the most efficient shapes a metalsmith can raise from sheet metal, and it's long been a building block of hand-forged jewelry across South Asia, where smiths cluster or graduate discs into collar-style focals that sit close to the collarbone rather than dropping as a single pendant. This necklace works that way: nine discs step down in size from the shoulders to a large brass disc at center front, reading as a small set of forged coins rather than a uniform row.
Mixing brass, copper, and silver-tone metal in a single piece is a working smith's decision as much as a design one — each metal takes a hammer blow differently and ages at a different rate, so combining them adds visual depth without stones, enamel, or plating. Tri-metal pairing like this is common in hand-forged jewelry from Indian metalworking workshops, where smiths often work across several base metals in the same piece to get contrast and richness from material alone.
The uneven, dimpled surface on every disc is the direct record of the hammer strikes that shaped it — not a stamped or cast pattern. That texture, and the slight cupping it leaves behind, is the point of the piece: proof that each disc passed through a smith's hands rather than a machine.
Each disc starts as a flat cut of sheet brass, copper, or a silver-tone metal, which a metalsmith anneals and hammers by hand against a steel stake or anvil, striking repeatedly to texture the surface and gently cup its shape. The discs are graduated by size, finished, and then linked in sequence onto hand-formed brass rings to build the chain, with the largest disc set at the center front. Because the hammering is done freehand, the depth and spacing of the dimples shift slightly from disc to disc and piece to piece.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-forged metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, mixed-metal statement piece for everyday or dressed-up wear
- Wear It With: Wear with a simple crew or V-neck top to let the disc cluster stand on its own
- Purpose: Everyday wear, dressing up a plain neckline, gifting
- Metal: Brass, copper, and silver-tone metal
Questions & Answers
Will the necklace tarnish over time?
Yes — brass and copper naturally develop a warm patina with wear and air exposure. Wiping with a soft dry cloth and storing away from moisture will slow this and keep the tones distinct.
How long is the necklace and is it adjustable?
It has a 30" adjustable length with a bar-and-loop closure, so you can shorten or lengthen it to sit where you like.
Is the silver-tone disc real silver?
No — the silver-tone discs are a silver-colored base metal, not sterling silver, which keeps the piece lightweight and affordable while still giving three distinct tones.
Is it heavy to wear?
The discs are the main weight, but the open brass link chain above them is designed to keep the overall feel light on the neckline despite the size of the focal.
Who makes this necklace?
It's hand-forged by metalsmiths in India, who cut, hammer, and texture each disc individually before linking them into the finished piece.
