At a glance
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Genuine black onyx, tiger eye, and peridot with yellow glass
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Woven chainmail construction in a gold choker
- Set in 1 micron of gold plate
- Nickel-free and hypoallergenic
- Handcrafted in small batches
How to use it
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Let it be the only metal above the waist. Woven gold at the throat plus anything else becomes noise.
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Lay it flat when you take it off. Chainmail keeps its shape when it is stored flat and loses it when it is coiled in a box.
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Wear it against solid color. The weave is the pattern; a printed neckline erases it.
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Keep it away from knits. Woven links and loose weave fabrics catch on each other.
Which stone is doing what
| Stone |
How it reads |
Traditionally worked for |
| Black onyx |
Flat, light-absorbing black |
Boundaries and steadiness |
| Tiger eye |
Bronze band that travels in the light |
Composure under pressure |
| Peridot |
Sharp yellow-green |
Clearing and renewal |
| Yellow glass |
Constant warm brightness |
Contrast against the onyx |
✨ Temple Tip — store it flat
The single thing that shortens the life of a chainmail piece is being dropped into a jewelry box and coiled. The weave takes a set. Lay it out flat in a shallow dish or a soft pouch and it will still hang the way it did on the day it arrived.
Black onyx and tiger eye are both stones people reach for deliberately — our guide to crystals for protection covers what each is traditionally carried for. The rest of the collars are in Necklaces & Malas.
Questions we get asked
Are the stones genuine?
The black onyx, tiger eye, and peridot are genuine stones. The yellow elements are glass.
What does 1 micron of gold plate mean?
It describes the thickness of the gold layer over the base metal. It is a surface finish rather than solid gold, and it will soften with sustained friction.
Does the weave snag?
Woven links can catch on loose-knit fabric. Worn against a smooth neckline it behaves well.
Is it adjustable?
It is a fitted choker rather than an adjustable-length chain — it is designed to sit at collar height.
Will mine look exactly like the photograph?
Close, but not identical. The stones are natural and hand-set in small batches, so the pattern of banding differs between pieces.
Care & safety: Nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Store flat and away from damp; remove before swimming, showering, sleeping, or applying perfume and hairspray. Plated and oxidized finishes are surface finishes and will soften with wear — that patina is expected rather than a fault. Wipe with a dry soft cloth only; no polishes or dips. Natural stone and vintage glass vary piece to piece. A decorative object — no outcome is promised, and nothing here is medical, legal, or financial advice.
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