Taweez Openable Heirloom Amulet Necklace in Sterling Silver

Taweez Silver Necklace

$540.00 USD

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Also made in14K or 18K goldFrom $10,420.00 USDMade to order, 4 to 6 weeks

Ta'wiz comes from the Arabic ta'widh, an amulet, from a verb that means to fortify someone with an amulet or incantation. Jayashri drew this piece from the traditional taweez necklace, worn close to the heart as a sign of protection. Inside is a private chamber for 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.

Metal: Sterling silver (925)
Weight (nominal): 16.85 g
Stones: None
Chain: Rolo
Chain width: 2.5 mm
Chain length: 16 + 2 + 2 in
Clasp: Medium clasp

How it opens

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.

What it holds

Prayer
A written prayer.
Ashes
A small amount of ashes.
Hair
A lock of hair.

What's in the box

Velvet pouch
Authentication card

Care

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. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Contact Kavacha before filling it for guidance.

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Unused sterling silver pieces can be returned within 30 days of receipt, in original packaging, after requesting a return; return shipping is free. Used pieces cannot be returned.

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Sterling silver Taweez amulet necklace, closed, on a warm bone-white background, chain exiting the top of frame.

To fortify, with an amulet

Taweez is drawn from the traditional taweez necklace. The word ta'wiz, used in Urdu and Hindi, comes from the Arabic ta'widh, amulet or charm, from 'awwadha, to fortify someone with an amulet or incantation. It is worn close to the heart as a sign of protection.

Where the design comes from

Traditional taweez necklace

Taweez (ta'wiz)

The traditional taweez necklace. The word ta'wiz, used in Urdu and Hindi, comes from the Arabic ta'widh, amulet or charm, from 'awwadha, to fortify someone with an amulet or incantation.

From the maker

I start with a storyboard, a pen-and-ink drawing of my own design, inspired by pieces I have collected for over forty years from all over the world.

Made to be handed down

Taweez 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.