{"product_id":"layered-bar-necklace-brass","title":"Layered Bar Necklace with Engraved Brass Bar and Round Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo chains, two shapes, one necklace. The short strand carries a small round brass charm that sits high on the chest, and the long strand drops a slim vertical bar engraved with the Khmer word for peace, according to the Cambodian Artisans group who make it. Both strands hang from the same piece, so the layered look is done for you and the chains keep their spacing every time you put it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e No juggling two clasps or untangling two separate chains in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA word, not a logo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The engraving reads as a delicate pattern unless someone asks, and then it is a lovely answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo finishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold plated chains with brass charms, a pairing that ages in an interesting way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayered Bar Necklace with a Message\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bar necklace usually carries initials. This one carries a single word in Khmer script, cut along the length of the bar, which makes it personal without being about you. \u003cstrong\u003eThe vertical bar lengthens the line of the neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the round charm above it stops the eye halfway, so the pair works with crew necks, open collars and V-necks alike. The maker lists the strands at 9 and 16 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Two Finishes Age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chains are gold plated and the charms are brass, so they will not age at the same pace. Plating holds its bright color as long as it is kept away from perfume and pool water, while brass slowly deepens toward honey. Over months the bar and charm grow a touch warmer than the chain around them, a gentle contrast that suits the piece. A polishing cloth on the charms only brings them back to match whenever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker says the brass in the bar and charm is reclaimed from metal left over from Cambodia's war, now carrying a word for peace, which is a turn of history worth wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdding a Third Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this piece already holds two layers, a third should be either clearly shorter or clearly longer. A plain choker-length chain above it keeps the stack neat; a long chain with a small stone below works too. Keep the extra piece fine so the bar stays the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayered Bar Necklace Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to layer necklaces without tangling when one has two strands?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasten the two-strand piece first, lay it flat, then add the other chain and give a quick shake so each settles at its own length. Hanging the set on one hook when you take it off keeps the strands apart overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the engraving wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is cut into the brass, not printed, so it stays. Polishing too hard can soften its edges, so wipe the bar lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it hold up to daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with the usual plated-chain habits: perfume first, necklace second, and off for showers and swims.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambodian Artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67646979735853,"sku":"010039","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4553\/2717\/files\/cambodian-artisans-layered-bar-necklace-brass-1.jpg?v=1792003396","url":"https:\/\/aysire.com\/products\/layered-bar-necklace-brass","provider":"Aysire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}