Long necklace with colorful pendants from the Minakari collection

• 50% gold-plated brass + 30% silver - partially gold-plated + 10% enamel + 2% crystal + 4% onyx + 4% lapis lazuli
• Necklace length with clasp approx. 63 cm
• Pendant length approx. 7.5 cm
• Company logo approx. 1 cm in diameter
• Adjustable and fastens at various lengths

Minakari – two sides, full of meaning

In traditional minakari, what is most precious doesn't have to be visible. In India, it is believed that true beauty doesn't have to be visible, it is enough to be close to the heart. The Minakari collection draws on this idea, but puts it in your hands. Made in Rajasthan from enameled, engraved silver, it is double-sided, so it gives you a choice. You decide which side you make visible and which you keep secret; what you show and what you keep hidden. Depending on the day, your mood, and how much you want to be seen.

Long gold-plated necklace with decorative pendants

The long gold-plated silver chain is adorned with numerous, delicate pendants made of faceted onyx, lapis lazuli, and geometric elements in gold-plated brass, creating a rich and dynamic composition. The upper part of the pendant features a round element with faceted indigo kundan glass—high-quality Indian glass that effectively scatters light with every movement. The lower part is crowned by the largest, enameled minakari pendant, richly adorned with floral motifs. On the one hand, thanks to the black enamel embellishments, it is subtle, elegant, and understated. On the other hand, it delights with blue-green ornaments, which reveal the layering and delicate color transitions characteristic of the minakari technique. A strip of black enamel, emphasizing its decorative character, completes the pendant's edges.

How is minakari made?

Minakari is an ancient Persian technique of decorating metal with colored enamel, which combines the elements of fire and earth – minerals are transformed by high temperatures into durable, shimmering patterns. The creation process is multi-stage and requires not only technical skill but also patience and precision. First, the craftsman engraves a design on the surface of the metal: gold or silver – creating recesses that define the contours of the future ornament. Each line must be executed with surgical precision, as it will hold the enamel. Then, mineral glazes, or colored enamel, are applied to the engraved surfaces. Minakari is a layered technique, meaning the colors are not applied simultaneously. Each layer of enamel requires a separate kiln firing. Too low a temperature will not set the glaze, while too high can destroy the earlier layers – therefore, each stage requires near-perfect precision. Thanks to repeated firing beneath the surface, subtle color transitions are visible, giving the patterns depth and a sense of movement. This makes the minakari "alive" in the light, subtly changing depending on the viewing angle.