Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, closed, on a warm bone-white background.

Hirz Necklace, 14K or 18K Gold

14K Gold
$5,370.00 USD
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Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, closed, on a warm bone-white background.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, closed, on a warm bone-white background.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, close-up of the closed front.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, shown open.
  • The small Kavacha clasp with its branded K tag, in 14K or 18K yellow gold.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, with its length measured: 29.8 mm.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, worn by a model.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, closed, on a warm bone-white background.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, close-up of the closed front.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, shown open.
  • The small Kavacha clasp with its branded K tag, in 14K or 18K yellow gold.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, with its length measured: 29.8 mm.
  • Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, worn by a model.
Hirz Necklace, 14K or 18K Gold

Kavacha Designs

Hirz Necklace, 14K or 18K GoldHirz Necklace

Opens to hold a prayer, hair or ashes.14K yellow gold · 16 + 2 + 2 in · 15.86 g

Opens to hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, or a small amount of ashes.

Material
$5,370.00 USD
  • Made to order.

Hirz is the Bedouin amulet vessel, reimagined. The traditional hirz was worn for protection, and some held tiny bells or seeds in silver whose sound was believed to protect. Jayashri kept the capsule and gave it a sleek, contemporary shape. What goes inside is yours to choose: a written prayer, a lock of hair or a small amount of ashes. Each design begins as Jayashri's pen-and-ink drawing before it is modeled and cast.

Also made inSterling silver $310.00 USDReady to ship within 2 business days
Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, shown open.

What it holds

  • Prayer

    A written prayer.

  • Ashes

    A small amount of ashes.

  • Hair

    A lock of hair.

A secure twist-lock closure. The precisely fitted male and female parts align and twist together, and a silicone seal makes the fit snug. The end cap is held on the chain by its bail, so even when the amulet is open, the cap stays attached and cannot slip past the clasp.

After the Bedouin amulet vessel

The story

Hirz reimagines the traditional Bedouin amulet vessel, which was worn for protection; some once held tiny bells or seeds in silver whose sound was believed to protect. This Kavacha keeps the vessel form in a sleek, contemporary shape.

Hirz began with the silver amulet vessels Bedouin women have worn for generations to keep their prayers close. I kept the capsule and made it for now.

Jayashri Triolo, maker

Hirz is built to be handed down because of what it is made from, the ritual and love poured into it, and because it is worn. A Kavacha is not only a beautiful piece of jewelry; it is an altarpiece for your body, your temple.

Where the design comes from

Bedouin hirz (amulet vessel)

Bedouin amulet vessel (hirz)

The traditional Bedouin hirz, a silver amulet vessel or capsule worn for protection. Historically some held tiny bells or seeds whose sound was believed to protect.

Hirz openable amulet necklace in 14K or 18K yellow gold, with its length measured: 29.8 mm.

The piece

Metal
14K yellow gold
Weight
15.86 g, nominal
Stones
Lab-grown diamond
Chain
Trace, 1.75 mm, 16 + 2 + 2 in
Clasp
Small clasp

What's in the box

  • Velvet pouch
  • Authentication card
  • Branded luxury box

Reviews

Care

14K 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.

Everyday 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.

The hanging drops can catch on knits and lace, so take care when dressing.

Remove 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: Caring for Your Kavacha.
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14K and 18K gold pieces are made to order and are non-refundable and non-returnable.

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