Antique Brass Temple Necklace with Oxidised Finish

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Item code JA1720

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 72.0 g

Dimensions Length: 7.05 Inch | Width: 3.25 Inches | Ring: 0.95 Inch Height x 0.70 Inch Width

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

There is a particular stillness to brass when it is worked with patience, a warmth that no plating can replicate. This necklace belongs to a tradition of bold, sculptural brasswork that has long thrived in workshops across Rajasthan and Bengal, where the metal is treated not as a substitute but as a material of genuine dignity. Spanning seventeen and a half centimetres in length and just over eight centimetres at its widest point, the piece carries real presence on the body, its weight of seventy-two grams settling with pleasing authority. The construction follows a structured, layered silhouette, the kind associated with tribal and folk-revival craft movements, where geometric repetition and oxidised or raw-brass finishes do the decorative work that gemstones might elsewhere perform. A small ring closure, measuring approximately two and a half centimetres in height and just under two centimetres in width, keeps the fastening discreet and secure. Wear it over a handloom cotton kurta in ivory or rust for a daytime gathering where craft is the conversation; equally, it rewards an evening silk sari in deep teal or aubergine, grounding the look with an honest, ungilded earthiness. The free-size construction means it rests comfortably on most necklines without adjustment. Brass develops a gentle patina with wear, which is part of its character rather than a flaw. A soft dry cloth is all the care it requires. The piece is finished as pictured, in its natural tonal warmth.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: Length: 7.05 Inch | Width: 3.25 Inches | Ring: 0.95 Inch Height x 0.70 Inch Width
Weight: 72.0 g
SKU: JA1720

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Frequently asked

Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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