Memory locket with Himalayan Crystal from the Nepal Collection

• 40% silver-plated alpaca, 40% silver-plated brass, 10% labradorite, 10% Himalayan crystal
• Necklace length with clasp: approx. 87 cm
• Adjustable length with fastening options at 85 cm, 75 cm and 60 cm
• Bottle pendant dimensions: approx. 7 × 3.5 cm
• Suspended ORSKA logo charm, approx. 1 cm in diameter
• Approximate weight: 38 g

Nepal Collection - Repoussé Lockets

The Nepal Collection was born from a return journey. Ten years after her first visit, the designer travelled back to the Kathmandu Valley. She revisited the same workshops, techniques and master artisans to discover where a familiar path might lead her this time. It soon became clear that even a journey to the same places can take you along entirely different paths. The peaks of Nepal teach us to change our perspective: from above, what once filled the entire horizon becomes just a tiny detail. In its place, new directions emerge - ones that had previously remained hidden. Among richly decorated rings, bracelets and brooches, two symbolic designs of handcrafted lockets in the shape of ornamental bottles hold a special place. They can conceal meaningful quotes, words of wisdom or treasured memories, giving them a special significance.

Necklace - Memory Locket with Himalayan Crystal

A decorative bottle-shaped pendant adorns a long graphite-coloured chain. The necklace is silver-plated and then oxidised, giving the metal a dark, mysterious finish that highlights its intricate ornamentation. The surface of the bottle pendant is covered with elaborate decorations crafted by Nepalese metalworking masters. A serpent winds its way along both sides, symbolising fertility, divine protection and spiritual renewal. It is surrounded by lotus leaves extending towards the edges of the pendant. The lotus flower rises from the mud towards the light and, in Himalayan Buddhism, symbolises purity and enlightenment. Within the collection, it also represents a fresh perspective and openness to unknown paths. The bottle is topped with a metal screw cap set with a Himalayan crystal. Its sharp facets evoke the rugged peaks of the mountains. The necklace features an adjustable length, and the chain is adorned with additional small labradorite charms.

Care instructions: Unscrew the flacon by holding the metal collar at the base of the crystal. Avoid gripping the stone directly, as it is delicate and prone to damage. This flacon is not suitable for storing alcohol-based liquids.

What Is a Memory Locket?

Traditionally, a locket is an opening pendant worn on a chain. It contains a small space for a keepsake, combining the function of jewellery with that of a personal little treasure box. Lockets were particularly popular in the 19th century, when sentimental jewellery was highly valued - objects that served as reminders of loved ones and important moments. They often held photographs or miniature portraits, as well as a lock of hair or a tiny handwritten note. In the Nepal Collection, the locket takes the form of an ornamental bottle that can become a personal keepsake. It also makes a thoughtful gift with a hidden, personal meaning. In this original interpretation, it draws attention not only through its function but also through its distinctive shape and intricate ornamentation, making it a beautiful decorative piece in its own right.