{"product_id":"hirz-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-14k-18k-gold","title":"Hirz Necklace, 14K or 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eHirz is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHirz takes its form from the traditional hirz, a silver amulet vessel worn as jewelry by Bedouin women across the Middle East, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to carry prayers close to the body. In Arabic, hirz means a fortified place, a refuge. Historically, some held tiny bells or seeds whose sound was believed to protect. This Kavacha carries the capsule form forward in a sleek, contemporary shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K or 18K yellow gold, cast; hollow chamber inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown diamond, SI1\/GH, 18 stones, 1.3 mm round and 1.6 mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 29.8 mm × 7.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 8.2 g in 14K or 9.3 g in 18K; with chain and clasp approximately 15.86 g in 14K or 17.91 g in 18K (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 mm trace chain, 20 in at full length (factory specification 16 + 2 + 2 in). Your piece ships on this chain; the chain in some photos may differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the gold edition, made to order in 14K or 18K yellow gold. Every metal part, chain and clasp included, is in the karat you choose; the chamber inside is hollow by design. Each piece takes 4 to 6 weeks to make. Hirz is also available in sterling silver, ready to ship, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e14K and 18K yellow gold can collect natural oils, lotions and residue from everyday wear. Gently clean the exterior with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap, then wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. A soft jewelry polishing cloth can be used to restore its luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hanging drops can catch on knits and lace, so take care when dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"14K Gold","offer_id":46616309792865,"sku":"KD054GLD14","price":5370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18K Gold","offer_id":46616309825633,"sku":"KD054GLD18","price":7660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/hirz-gold-hero.png?v=1790615083","url":"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/products\/hirz-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-14k-18k-gold","provider":"Kavacha Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}