* Chokar Necklace :Size: Length 15 inches. Weight 54gms.
* Handmade in sterling silver by the artisans of Rajasthan.
* Antique designs of 16th and 17th century India
* Makes a great casual and party wear.
* Shipped in 48 hours from Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, India. ShalinCraft sterling silver necklace, gemstone necklace, Chokar Necklace, pearl necklace, and other forms of fashion jewelry necklace are handcrafted by the traditional artisans of Jaipur in Rajasthan. There are many varieties of the silver necklace to be found in India, with local variants and different styles across the different cultures.
Many necklaces contain pendants. Muslim women wear necklaces with a crescent-shaped pendant on festive occasions, while Hindu women often wear amulet pendants. These amulet pendants contain various figures, such as depictions of snakes(symbols of dead ancestors), local deities, and simple images like riders on a camel. Sometimes, amulet boxes are used in necklaces, which contain charms, tokens, and other things.
Silver necklaces are often enamelled, particularly by in blue and green, the colours of a peacock. Colored glass is also used, particularly in necklaces that extend further to include chest ornaments. Sometimes, the necklaces are divided into different silver units. The necklaces can also be in the form of a torque that is hooked together for closing. Another type is that of a heavy granulated necklace strung on a silver wire. (nklc050)
