You'll feel like royalty when you put on this sterling silver Indian bazuband choker necklace. It features sterling silver rectangular boxes that alternate between paisley-like filigree pattern with granulated accents and swooping cut-out pattern, both offset by a black background. The interior of the necklace is polished sterling silver, which feels cool and smooth against your skin. These individual pieces are tied together by two thin strands of tightly constructed sterling silver India weave. The necklace is joined by a toggle closure that features a twisted accent. A part of Lois Hill's recent Passage to India collection, this necklace reflects the cultural diversity of India while adding a contemporary twist. Bazuband design features flexible, interwoven pieces of metal that was traditionally used for armbands. However, bazubands are used for different purposes and come in different size all over India, including small sliding boxes.
The industry standard for jewelry, sterling silver is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (which helps to toughen the silver). Silver jewelry has been associated through the ages with healing powers as well as bringing the wearer good luck.
Working with precious metals in the tradition of old-world metal smiths, Lois Hill imbues her jewelry with the designs she unearths on her travels around the world and a craftsmanship that elevates a piece of jewelry from bauble to heirloom.
