{"product_id":"chainmail-choker-in-evil-gold","title":"Chainmail Choker in Evil — Black Onyx \u0026 Tiger Eye in Gold Plate | Choker Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eChainmail was armor before it was ornament, and this collar has not entirely forgotten that. Woven gold, set with the darkest stones in the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine black onyx, tiger eye, and peridot alongside yellow glass, set into a woven gold choker in one micron of gold plate. Onyx reads flat black and absorbs the light; tiger eye and peridot throw it back. Nickel-free and hypoallergenic, handcrafted in small batches, so no two weaves carry identical stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine black onyx, tiger eye, and peridot\u003c\/strong\u003e with yellow glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoven chainmail construction\u003c\/strong\u003e in a gold choker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet in 1 micron of gold plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-free and hypoallergenic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in small batches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it be the only metal above the waist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven gold at the throat plus anything else becomes noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay it flat when you take it off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chainmail keeps its shape when it is stored flat and loses it when it is coiled in a box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear it against solid color.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weave is the pattern; a printed neckline erases it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it away from knits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven links and loose weave fabrics catch on each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich stone is doing what\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eHow it reads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTraditionally worked for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBlack onyx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFlat, light-absorbing black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBoundaries and steadiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTiger eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBronze band that travels in the light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eComposure under pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003ePeridot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSharp yellow-green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eClearing and renewal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYellow glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eConstant warm brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eContrast against the onyx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — store it flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack onyx and tiger eye are both stones people reach for deliberately — our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/desire-diaries\/crystals-for-protection\"\u003ecrystals for protection\u003c\/a\u003e covers what each is traditionally carried for. The rest of the collars are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/necklaces-malas\"\u003eNecklaces \u0026amp; Malas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAre the stones genuine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe black onyx, tiger eye, and peridot are genuine stones. The yellow elements are glass.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat does 1 micron of gold plate mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDoes the weave snag?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWoven links can catch on loose-knit fabric. Worn against a smooth neckline it behaves well.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it adjustable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is a fitted choker rather than an adjustable-length chain — it is designed to sit at collar height.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eClose, but not identical. The stones are natural and hand-set in small batches, so the pattern of banding differs between pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are the stones genuine?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The black onyx, tiger eye, and peridot are genuine stones. The yellow elements are glass.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does 1 micron of gold plate mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does the weave snag?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Woven links can catch on loose-knit fabric. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmor, technically. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mia vesper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54403912040785,"sku":"sku-49889646641448","price":827.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/2024_02_14_VESPERONSCURA0044-e12.jpg?v=1784920832","url":"https:\/\/www.templeofdesire.com\/products\/chainmail-choker-in-evil-gold","provider":"Temple of Desire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}