A 925 sterling silver 3mm hammered open back collar necklace. Handmade in Mexico. Please allow for slight variances.

An open back collar is a rigid or semi-rigid necklace in the form of a continuous curved bar or tube that follows the contour of the neckline and is open at the back rather than closed with a clasp: the wearer slides the collar on and off by passing the open ends around the back of the neck, and the collar is held in place by the inherent spring of the metal rather than by a mechanical fastening. The open back collar form — also described as a torque or torc in its historical variants — is among the oldest forms of neck ornament in the archaeological record, with examples from Bronze Age Europe, ancient Egypt, and pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. At 3mm, this collar is a relatively slender tube: the 3mm diameter produces a linear element at the neckline that is substantial enough to hold its form and be clearly visible, while remaining refined and wearable as a standalone piece. The hammered surface finish is produced by striking the metal with a hammer or punch to create a series of small, irregular indentations across the surface of the sterling silver tube. The result is a surface whose individual facets — each a small, slightly concave depression left by a single hammer strike — reflect incident light at varying angles simultaneously, distributing the reflection of light across the surface rather than concentrating it in a single directional highlight as a polished surface would. The texture of a hammered surface is both tactile and optical: it gives the collar a visually active surface that reads differently under different lighting conditions. This collar is handmade in Mexico: the hammered texture and the open back form are both produced by hand, and as a result of the handmaking process, slight variances in dimension and surface character are an inherent property of the piece.

A refined handmade sterling silver collar for anyone looking for an open back collar necklace — a 3mm hammered sterling silver tube that follows the neckline without a clasp, handmade in Mexico with the slight natural variances that are characteristic of hand-fabricated metalwork.

✨ How to Wear

Slide on and off by passing the open ends around the back of the neck — no clasp required. The 3mm hammered collar sits at the base of the neck and positions naturally at the collarbone. Wear alone as a refined sterling silver collar, or pair with a pendant hung from the front of the collar.

💎 Quality & Certification

• Handmade in Mexico: This collar is hand-fabricated in Mexico. The hammered surface texture and open back form are produced by hand, and slight variances in dimension and surface character are an inherent property of handmade metalwork.

• Verified Authentication: We are committed to transparency and high-quality standards. Every piece is sourced exclusively from trusted professional suppliers who meet our strict quality and material standards.

• Premium Materials: We partner only with reliable professional suppliers to ensure every piece meets our strict material standards (e.g., genuine .925 Sterling Silver).

⚠️ Important: Size & Scale Disclaimer

• Handmade Variances: As this collar is handmade in Mexico, please allow for slight variances in dimension, surface texture, and finish. No two collars are identical.

• Macro Photography: To showcase the hammered surface texture and collar detail, images (including model shots) are taken with macro lenses and may appear larger than life.

• Final Authority: The actual specifications of this product are strictly based on the information listed in the table below. Please confirm these specifications meet your requirements before purchasing.

📐 Product Specifications

📦 Packaging Details

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