Hand-finished in Türkiye, this lariat strings together sculpted open-ring links in gold-plated brass — each loop slightly torqued, giving the chain a hand-shaped, molten quality. The long 33.5" drop lets it be worn four ways: classic lariat, single loop, drop chain, or double wrap.
- Material: Gold-plated brass
- Size: 33.5"
- Details: Sculpted open-ring links with subtle twist; four flexible styling options — lariat, single loop, drop chain, or double wrap
- Origin / Craft: Made in Türkiye, drawing on the country's long tradition of brass jewelry and gold-tone plating
The character lives in the links themselves — irregular ovals that catch light at different angles, finished with a warm Gold-tone polish. The hand-shaped variation across each ring keeps the chain from reading mechanical, while the polished plating gives it a clean, modern weight.
Care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep away from water, perfume, and lotion to preserve the gold plating.
design: A long lariat of sculpted open-ring links in gold-plated brass, each loop slightly torqued so the chain catches light unevenly along its length, ending in an open drop rather than a fixed clasp point.
size: 33.5" length.
material: Gold-plated brass.
features: Sculpted open-ring links, hand-shaped twist variation in each loop, four styling options (lariat, single loop, drop chain, double wrap), warm gold-tone polish finish
care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep away from water, perfume, and lotion to preserve the gold plating.
disclaimer: Because each ring is individually shaped and twisted by hand, slight variation in curve and angle from link to link is normal and part of the piece's character.
The Story
This necklace is built on a technique long practiced in Türkiye's brass jewelry workshops: open rings forged and torqued by hand rather than stamped flat, then finished with a gold-tone plating that reads warm rather than mirror-bright. The irregular oval shape of each link is a direct result of that hand-forging step, not a decorative afterthought.
Brass has been a workhorse metal in Turkish jewelry-making for generations, valued for taking a gold-tone finish well while staying light enough for long, fluid forms like this lariat. The lariat itself - a chain left open at the end instead of closed into a fixed loop - is a format that puts the styling decision in the wearer's hands, which is why this piece is built around four distinct ways to wear it rather than one.
What ties this piece to its origin is the finishing choice: a warm gold-tone polish over hand-torqued links, rather than the uniform high-gloss plating typical of mass-produced chain. That combination of hand-shaping and hand-finishing is characteristic of the small-workshop brass jewelry trade in Türkiye, where pieces are still checked and finished link by link.
Each open ring starts as a length of brass wire, cut and shaped into a rough oval before a maker torques it by hand, giving the loop its slight twist and irregular curve. The rings are joined into a chain and gold-plated as a finished piece, then hand-checked link by link, since no two rings twist quite the same way. That individual handling is what keeps the chain reading hand-shaped rather than machine-stamped.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Türkiye
- Craft Tradition: Forged brass jewelry
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one necklace that adapts across necklines, from a simple crewneck to a plunging one.
- Wear It With: Layer over a simple black top or turtleneck, worn long as a lariat or wrapped double for a shorter, fuller look.
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering, gifting, versatile styling across four wear options
- Metal: Gold-plated brass
Questions & Answers
How long is this necklace?
It measures 33.5 inches, long enough to wear as a full lariat drop or to double-wrap for a shorter look.
Will the gold plating wear off?
The gold-tone plating holds up well with normal wear, but lasts longest if you put it on after perfume and lotion, keep it dry, and wipe it with a soft cloth after wear.
Can I really wear this four different ways?
Yes - the open-link design and long drop let you wear it as a classic lariat, a single loop, a straight drop chain, or wrapped twice around the neck.
Is this solid gold?
No, it's gold-plated brass - a base metal finished with a gold-tone plating rather than solid gold.
Why do the links look slightly irregular rather than perfectly uniform?
Each open ring is torqued by hand during forging, so small variations in curve and angle from link to link are expected and are part of the handmade character of the piece.
