A magnificent graphite necklace from the Nepal collection

• 95% silver-plated brass, 5% labradorite
• Necklace length around the circumference approx. 41 cm + 10 cm extension
• Length of pendants approx. 18 cm
• Smaller labradorite with a diameter of approx. 0.5 cm
• Hanging labradorite with a diameter of approx. 1 cm
• Hanging logo with a diameter of approx. 1 cm
• Approximate weight approx. 54 g

Repusé jewelry from the Nepal collection

Jewelry from The Nepal collection was born from a decision to return to the place, technology, and people met years ago. The return became an opportunity to expand on this story and discover what a familiar place can reveal today, something that was not yet visible during the initial visit. The collection's repoussé elements were created in two Nepalese workshops where local artisans extracted embossed metal ornaments, leaving a unique imprint of their hand in each piece. The richly decorated components were brought to our jewelry studio, where they were transformed into earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and rings. The Nepal collection is expressive, sculptural, and full of detail. Gold-plated brass gives the jewelry a warm glow, while silver-plated and oxidized alpaca gives it a deep, graphite hue that highlights the texture of the reliefs. The ornaments are complemented by natural labradorites and raw Himalayan crystals with unique facets and inclusions.

Large repoussé necklace from the Nepal collection

The base of this striking necklace is a short chain from which four irregular elements of varying shapes are suspended. Two vertical cascades flow from the two central elements, each composed of five interconnected reliefs. Silver-plated and oxidized brass elements are covered with embossed, hand-repussed ornaments: winding vines, plant plumes, and lotus leaves symbolize development, the continuity of life, rebirth, and humanity's connection with nature. Each pendant has a different shape, size, and arrangement of ornaments, giving the necklace a unique, sculptural character. The necklace is adorned with two labradorites: one suspended from the chain, the other enclosing the long pendant. The necklace is equipped with an extension allowing for adjustable length, topped with a pendant bearing the ORSKA logo. The whole creates a distinctive, asymmetrical composition that moves with the silhouette.

Repussaging - a traditional craft from the Kathmandu Valley

One necklace, bracelet or ring. Thousands of hammer blows and as many as ten years to master the basics of this technique. Discover repoussé, a traditional Nepalese craft and the technique we used to create the Nepal collection. It requires patience, sensitivity, and a trained eye. The artisan works from the underside of a thin sheet of metal. Using a hammer and contoured punches, blow by blow, millimeter by millimeter, they push the metal out until a convex ornament emerges on the other side. Then, they turn the piece over and refine it from the front, deepening the lines, bringing out the details, and giving the design its final character. Every change in force, angle of the tool, and rhythm of the hand is imprinted in the metal. That's why no two reliefs are identical. Today, these subtle differences are luxurious proof that the jewelry has been handcrafted. In the Nepal collection, the craftsmanship of Newari masters can be seen and almost heard in every ornament.