Brass links shaped into squares, ovals, circles and slim connector bars run the full length of this 66-inch necklace, handmade in India. The asymmetric geometry catches light at every turn and gives the piece a graphic, architectural rhythm.
- Material: Brass
- Size: 66" overall length
- Details: Asymmetric geometric frames and slim bar links; loop-and-bar closure lets you wear it as a single long drape or as a 2, 3, or 4 wrap
- Origin / Craft: Handmade in India using traditional brass-working techniques
The squares are cut as clean open frames rather than solid shapes, with negative space at the center of each link. A warm Gold-tone brass finish softens the geometry, and the slim connector bars keep the piece feeling light despite its length. The loop-and-bar closure stays exposed as part of the visual design.
Care: Wipe brass with a soft dry cloth after wear and keep away from water and perfume to preserve the finish.
design: A long single-strand necklace made of open brass links — squares, ovals, and circles cut as clean empty frames rather than solid shapes — connected by slim bar links in an asymmetric, architectural sequence.
size: 66" overall length.
material: Brass.
features: 66-inch continuous length wearable as a single long drape or wrapped 2, 3, or 4 times, asymmetric mix of open square, oval, and circle frame links with slim connector bars, warm gold-tone brass finish, loop-and-bar closure left exposed as part of the design
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear and keep the piece away from water and perfume to preserve the brass finish.
disclaimer: Because each link is individually hand-shaped, slight variation in curve, angle, and finish from piece to piece is normal and part of its handmade character.
The Story
Brass has been worked by hand in India for generations, prized by metalsmiths for being easier to shape than silver or gold while still taking a warm, gold-like finish. It shows up across the country in everything from household vessels to jewelry, and open-link chain-making — building a necklace link by link rather than casting it in one piece — is a longstanding way that smiths turn wire and sheet brass into wearable form.
This piece leans into that link-by-link construction rather than a single symbolic motif: squares, ovals, and circles are left as open frames, with the negative space at each center doing as much visual work as the metal itself. The asymmetric mix of shapes and the slim bar links between them give the chain a graphic, almost drawn quality, built up the same way a smith would join any hand-forged chain — one link at a time, hammered and closed by hand before being joined to the next.
The result is less a traditional adornment piece than a study in what hand-forged linkwork can do at length: 66 inches of chain that reads as sculptural whether worn long and loose or wrapped shorter around the neck.
Each link starts as brass wire or strip, cut to length and hand-formed around a mandrel or template to get its square, oval, or circle shape, then hammered to flatten and work-harden the metal so it holds its form. The artisan closes each link by hand, checks it against the next for size and angle, and joins them one by one with small connector rings to build the asymmetric sequence down the full 66-inch length — there's no mold or stamping press doing this work, so the rhythm of the chain comes directly from how each link was shaped and set by hand. The loop-and-bar closure is made and finished the same way, then left exposed rather than hidden, since it's built to the same standard as the rest of the chain.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Forged brass linkwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one long necklace that does double duty — a single long drape for a minimal look, or a wrapped, layered necklace for a shorter one.
- Wear It With: Wear it long over a simple top or wrap it 2 to 4 times for a shorter, layered look with a crewneck or button-down.
- Purpose: long drape necklace, wrap necklace, layering piece
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
How long is this necklace?
It's 66 inches of continuous chain, so it can be worn as one long drape or wrapped around the neck multiple times.
How many ways can I wear it?
The loop-and-bar closure lets you wear it as a single long necklace or wrap it 2, 3, or 4 times for a shorter, layered look.
Will the brass tarnish over time?
Brass can dull with exposure to moisture and perfume, so wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it away from both to keep its gold-tone finish.
Is the necklace heavy to wear?
The open, cut-out frame links and slim bar connectors keep the piece feeling light on the neck even at its full 66-inch length.
Is every necklace exactly the same?
Because each link is hand-shaped and hand-joined in India, you may notice small variations in curve and finish from one necklace to the next — that's a natural mark of it being handmade rather than machine-stamped.
