Chased Nu Gold Brass Chain Link Necklace

A Handmade Nu Gold Brass Necklace With Bold Style

The first thing you notice about this necklace is the scale. At approximately 1 inch wide, the links create a strong visual line around the neckline. The necklace is substantial enough to become the main jewelry piece in an outfit, yet its open chain construction keeps the design from feeling heavy or crowded.

Three different link sizes create a relaxed rhythm. The links vary from 1 inch to 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch, so the necklace does not have the mechanical appearance often found in factory made chain jewelry. Instead, the changing sizes give it movement and help draw attention to the handmade surface.

Each link has a hand hammered texture that plays with light. After the texture is formed, the brass is polished to a mirror finish. The result is a golden surface that can shift from bright highlights to deeper warm tones as you move.

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Why Nu Gold Brass Has Such a Warm Look

Nu Gold is often called jewelers brass because its copper rich color gives it a look that is close to traditional yellow gold. This necklace is made from CDA #230 alloy, which contains 85 percent copper and 15 percent zinc. That blend creates the rich golden color that makes Nu Gold popular for bold handmade jewelry.

For anyone who likes the appearance of yellow gold but does not want the price that often comes with a large gold chain, Nu Gold offers another way to wear that warm color. The generous size of these links makes the choice especially noticeable. A necklace this broad in solid 14K gold could represent a very different purchase.

You can see more pieces made with this warm metal in the brass jewelry collection and the dedicated Nu Gold necklace collection.

Readers who enjoy learning more about gold colored jewelry can also visit the John S. Brana gold jewelry blog. For a closer look at why brass continues to appear in fashion, read Brass Is the New Gold.

Hand Hammered Texture Makes Every Outfit More Interesting

A polished chain can already catch attention, yet hammering gives the surface another layer of visual interest. Small changes in the metal reflect light in different directions, so the necklace can look different as you turn your head or walk across a room.

That texture works especially well with simple clothing. Try the necklace over a solid black, navy, ivory, olive, chocolate brown, or deep burgundy top. The golden brass becomes the focus without competing against a busy pattern.

Prefer prints and layered outfits? The necklace can work there too. Wear it over a simple neckline beneath a blazer or jacket so the links create a clear frame around the upper body. A longer 26 inch necklace is also useful with higher necklines because it has enough length to remain visible instead of disappearing near the collar.

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Who Would Wear This Brass Chain Link Necklace

This necklace suits a woman who likes jewelry that can be seen rather than jewelry that quietly disappears into an outfit. She may favor modern dresses, tailored jackets, soft sweaters, denim, linen, or clean city inspired clothing.

It is also a good fit for someone who prefers handmade jewelry over mass produced accessories. John S. Brana has been handcrafting jewelry in his San Francisco studio for more than 20 years, creating pieces that place surface texture and metalwork at the center of the design.

Customers who care about where materials come from may also appreciate that John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry uses 100 percent U.S. sourced recycled and refined metals. You can browse more of the designer's work on the John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry website.

This necklace can be especially appealing to women who already wear warm toned watches, rings, bracelets, or earrings. It gives those smaller accessories a larger focal point that pulls the outfit together.

How and Where to Wear the Necklace

The 26 inch length gives you plenty of styling choices. Over a fitted turtleneck or crew neck sweater, the chain hangs low enough to create a long line through the center of the outfit. With a V neck or open blouse, it can follow the neckline and bring more attention toward the face.

For daytime wear, pair it with jeans, a white shirt, and simple brass earrings. At work, place it over a dark blouse or knit top beneath a blazer. For dinner or an evening event, wear it with a solid dress and let the mirror polished links do most of the accessorizing.

Because the necklace already has a strong scale, you do not need to cover yourself in matching jewelry. Small or medium Nu Gold earrings can keep the look balanced. Shoppers who enjoy coordinated pieces can browse Nu Gold earrings or add a bracelet from the Nu Gold bracelet collection.

The necklace can suit anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations, gallery visits, theater nights, holiday parties, weddings, date nights, business dinners, and weekends in the city. It can also turn an ordinary lunch outfit into something that feels much more considered.

A 21st Wedding Anniversary Gift for Her

Brass has a special connection with the 21st wedding anniversary, making this necklace a fitting choice for a husband shopping for his wife. Instead of choosing a small decorative object that may spend most of its time on a shelf, you can give her something she can wear throughout the year.

The necklace also carries the personal character of handmade metalwork. Its hammered surface gives the piece a sense of the work that went into shaping and finishing it. For a marriage that has reached 21 years, a gift made by hand can feel especially fitting.

Consider presenting it before an anniversary dinner so she can wear it that evening. It pairs easily with a classic black dress, a jewel toned blouse, or even a simple cream sweater if your anniversary plans are relaxed.

If she already wears yellow gold jewelry, the warm Nu Gold color can fit naturally into her collection. If she normally wears fewer accessories, the open links and longer length make this an easy statement piece to try without needing to build an entire coordinated set.

Product Benefits

• Measures approximately 26 inches in Length by 1 inch in Width.
• Nu Gold "Jewelers Brass" CDA #230 alloy (85% copper/15% zinc) - same look as 14K Gold without the price shock.
• 21st Wedding Anniversary Gift for Her.
• Three link sizes that vary from 1 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1/2 inch.
• Hand hammered texture and polished to mirror finish.
• Brass is coated with a non-toxic polymer to prevent tarnish and discoloration.

A Protective Coating Helps Keep the Finish Looking Bright

Bare brass naturally changes color as it reacts with air, moisture, skin oils, and other parts of everyday life. This necklace is coated with a non toxic polymer that helps reduce tarnish and discoloration, allowing the polished golden surface to stay bright with less upkeep.

Even with that coating, thoughtful jewelry care is worthwhile. Store the necklace separately from pieces that may scratch the polished surface. Wipe it gently after wearing and avoid exposing it to harsh household cleaners. Putting jewelry on after lotions, fragrances, and hair products have dried can also help keep the surface clean.

The mirror finish is part of the visual appeal, so gentle handling is better than aggressive polishing.

Styling Nu Gold With Other Handmade Jewelry

A necklace this noticeable does not need much help, although pairing it with related pieces can create a polished look. Chased earrings are a natural match because their hammered surfaces repeat the texture of the necklace without making everything look identical.

A Nu Gold cuff can work well on the opposite side of the outfit from a handbag or larger ring. This spreads the warm brass color across your look rather than concentrating every accessory around your neckline.

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Related and Substitute Products

Chased Nu Gold Earrings

Pair the necklace with Chased Nu Gold Brass Open Teardrop Earrings when you want an open shape that echoes the airy construction of the chain links.

The Chased Nu Gold Hoop Earrings are another easy choice for anyone who prefers a familiar hoop shape with a handmade hammered surface.

For a nature inspired shape, consider the Medium Chased Nu Gold Brass Leaf Earrings. Their leaf form brings a softer line to the strong geometry of the chain.

Nu Gold Cuff Bracelets

The 10mm Wide Chased Nu Gold Tone Brass Cuff Bracelet gives you a broader wrist piece that can stand up visually beside this large link necklace.

For a more organic surface, the Nu Gold Bark Cuff adds rich texture while keeping the same warm brass color family.

The 3.5mm Chased Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet is a slimmer choice for women who want the necklace to remain the main attraction while adding just a small touch of matching Nu Gold at the wrist.

Whether worn for an anniversary dinner, a day at the office, an evening event, or an ordinary afternoon that could use a little more shine, the Chased Nu Gold Brass Chain Link Necklace brings together bold scale, warm color, hand hammered texture, and the relaxed character of jewelry made by hand.