An asymmetric cascade of hand-forged brass discs finished with a deep blue patina, strung on a linked-ring chain that catches the light as you move. Made by metal smiths in Northern India, each piece carries the small marks of hand-work — no two patinas are alike.
- Material: Lead- and nickel-free brass with hand-applied blue patina
- Size: 28.5" adjustable length; discs cascade from 0.75" to 1.75" (with 2", 1.5", and ~1" focal discs)
- Details: Asymmetric disc arrangement, linked-ring chain, bar-and-loop closure; light metal scuffing may be present from hand-finishing
- Origin / Craft: Handmade in India by metal smiths using skills passed down through generations
Wear it over a cream linen shirt for contrast, or let the blue-on-brass play against a denim jacket. A statement gift for anyone drawn to wearable craft.
Care: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth; avoid water, perfume, and abrasives to preserve the patina.
design: An asymmetric cluster of three hand-forged brass discs, each finished with a mottled blue-green patina around a raised brass center, hangs from a hand-linked circle chain that closes with a bar-and-loop toggle.
size: 28.5" adjustable length; discs cascade from approximately 1" to 2" across, with focal discs at roughly 2", 1.5", and 1".
material: Lead- and nickel-free brass with a hand-applied blue patina.
features: Asymmetric three-disc arrangement, hand-linked ring chain, bar-and-loop toggle closure, raised brass center on each disc, one-of-a-kind patina finish
care: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth, and keep the piece away from water, perfume, and abrasives to preserve the patina.
disclaimer: Because each disc is hand-forged and hand-patinated, patina coloring and light metal scuffing from finishing will vary slightly piece to piece.
The Story
This necklace is built on one of metalworking's oldest moves: hammering flat sheet brass into dished discs, then coaxing color out of the metal itself rather than painting it on. The blue-green finish is a patina, brass's natural response to controlled oxidation, and it has been used by metalsmiths for centuries as a way to turn a single material into two contrasting surfaces — the warm gold left bare at each disc's center, and the weathered blue-green around it.
The linked-ring chain construction is a workshop staple in brass jewelry making: rings are individually formed, closed, and hand-linked before hammering, which is what gives the chain its slightly irregular, faceted sparkle rather than the uniform look of a machine-made cable chain.
Made by metalsmiths in Northern India, the piece draws on skills passed down through generations of workshop training, where apprentices learn forging and patina work directly from senior smiths rather than from a manual.
Each disc starts as a flat cut of sheet brass, hammered by hand over a form to give it its slight dome and uneven, organic edge. The center is left raised and burnished bright, while the surrounding surface is treated with a patina solution and heat to bring up the blue-green color — a process the smith controls by eye, so no two discs oxidize in quite the same pattern. The chain rings are cut, shaped, and hand-linked separately, then everything is joined and finished with a simple toggle closure. The light scuffing you may see on the metal is a byproduct of this hand-forging, not a flaw.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-forged brass with hand-applied patina
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, wearable piece of metal craft rather than a delicate everyday chain
- Wear It With: Wear it over a cream linen shirt for contrast, or let the blue-on-brass play against a denim jacket
- Purpose: Statement necklace, gift, layering piece for a simple neckline
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
Is this necklace hypoallergenic?
Yes, it's made from lead- and nickel-free brass, so it's a safer choice for sensitive skin than many alloyed metals.
Will the blue patina wear off over time?
The patina is hand-applied and bonded to the brass, but like any finish it's best preserved by keeping the necklace dry and away from perfume, lotion, and abrasive contact — wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wear.
Is the necklace adjustable?
Yes, it fastens with a bar-and-loop toggle closure and has a 28.5" adjustable length.
Why do the discs look slightly different from each other?
Each disc is individually hand-forged and hand-patinated, so small variations in shape, texture, and coloring are part of the piece — not a manufacturing inconsistency.
Is this necklace heavy to wear?
It's a statement piece with dimension, but brass is a relatively lightweight metal, so it wears as bold rather than burdensome.
