Repoussé Memory Locket from the Nepal Collection

• 70% gold-plated brass, 20% labradorite, 10% Himalayan crystal
• Necklace length with clasp: approx. 57 cm + 11 cm extension chain
• Bottle pendant dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 3 cm
• Suspended ORSKA logo charm, approx. 1 cm in diameter
• Approximate weight: 25 g

Nepal - A Return That Changes Perspective

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.

Memory Locket with Labradorite and Himalayan Crystal

A necklace made of small, round labradorite beads is adorned with a striking pendant in the shape of an ornamental bottle. Its surface is covered with intricate patterns, individually hand-stamped by Nepalese master metalworkers. Creating this piece took them several hours of painstaking work! A serpent winds its way through the centre of the bottle, symbolising fertility and divine protection. It is accompanied by botanical motifs and lotus leaves. The lotus flower rises from the mud towards the light, symbolising purity and enlightenment. The bottle is topped with a raw Himalayan crystal. Its sharp facets evoke towering mountain peaks, while the inclusions inside the stone resemble clouds suspended in the heart of the Nepalese mountains. The design is completed with an additional charm featuring a round-cut labradorite bead.

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.