Oxide Plated 925 Sterling Silver Whirling Dervish Women's Necklace

OXIDE PLATED 925 STERLING SILVER WHIRLING DERVISH WOMEN'S NECKLACE

“A special necklace bringing the flowing, meaningful form of the whirling dervish figure together with the strong contrast and timeless look of oxidised silver...”

Oxide Plated 925 Sterling Silver Whirling Dervish Women's Necklace, is a characteristic women's necklace interpreting the whirling dervish, one of the best-known figures of Mevlevi culture, in an elegant silver jewellery form. Inspired by the turning movement of the dervish figure, the curving design gains a more pronounced and deeper look thanks to the dark tones of the oxidised surface.

The product is made from 925 sterling silver . The oxide platingapplied to the silver surface gives certain areas of the design dark grey and near-black tones, bringing out the lines of the dervish figure. The contrast between the bright silver sections and the dark oxidised surfaces gives the product a classic and authentic character.

The dervish figure used on the pendant has a flowing form evoking the silhouette of a person turning during the sema. The lower section, recalling the opening skirt of the dervish, makes the design look fuller and livelier, while the upper section completes the dervish silhouette.

The approximate width of the pendant is 2.30 cmand its length approximately 3.20 cm . These dimensions offer a balanced form in which the details of the figure can easily be noticed without looking too large in women's wear.

The average weight of the product is approximately 4.30 grams. Thanks to its light and balanced structure it carries the characteristic look of the dervish figure in everyday wear without creating a heavy feel on the neck.

The silver chain approximately 45 cm longhelps the pendant sit naturally around the collarbone. It can be worn comfortably with everyday shirts, blouses, t-shirts and dresses.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• ✦ 925 Sterling Silver: The pendant and chain are made from precious silver.
• ✦ Whirling Dervish Figure: It has a design inspired by the characteristic dervish form of the Mevlevi sema tradition.
• ✦ Oxide Plating: The contrast between dark and bright silver areas brings out the details of the figure.
• ✦ 23 × 32 mm Pendant: It has balanced dimensions on which the details of the figure can be noticed.
• ✦ 45 cm Silver Chain: It offers a classic chain length suited to everyday women's necklace wear.
• ✦ Approximately 4.30 Grams: It provides light and comfortable everyday wear.
• ✦ Handcrafted: Handmade silver craftsmanship is used in the production process.
• ✦ Polishing Cloth Included: The product is sent with a special cleaning cloth for the care of the silver surface.

THE DESIGN OF THE WHIRLING DERVISH FIGURE

The whirling dervish figure has an original form that is easily recognised, especially by its turning silhouette and opening skirt. On this necklace the lively appearance of the figure is interpreted with flowing, balanced lines within a small silver surface.

The widening form in the lower section of the figure evokes the turning movement of the skirt during the sema, while the human silhouette in the upper section completes the unity of the design.

Measuring approximately 23 × 32 mm, the pendant lets the dervish form be noticed easily while preserving its elegant look as everyday women's jewellery.

THE CULTURAL MEANING OF THE SEMA AND THE DERVISH

In Mevlevi culture the sema is not merely a visual turning movement but a traditional ritual carrying certain symbolic meanings. The dervish figure has become one of the best-known visual symbols of this cultural heritage.

The positioning of the dervish's right hand upwards and left hand downwards during the sema is interpreted in traditional accounts as a symbolic stance explained as “receiving from the Divine and giving to the people”.

This necklace is a decorative design made for those who wish to carry this cultural and Sufi figure in an elegant jewellery form suited to everyday wear.

OXIDISED SILVER CRAFTSMANSHIP

The oxidising process used on the product is created by darkening certain areas of the silver surface in a controlled way. The aim is not to blacken the product entirely but to create depth and contrast on the surface so that the design details become more pronounced.

The dark grey and near-black oxidised areas are not a production fault or unwanted tarnishing. They are surface details applied deliberately in order to create the characteristic antiqued look of the product.

The pairing of bright silver areas with dark oxidised sections brings out the lines of the dervish figure, giving the product a more authentic and strong appearance.

45 CM CHAIN AND ELEGANT WEAR

The silver chain, approximately 45 cm long, helps the pendant sit in a balanced way around the collarbone.

Thanks to its average weight of approximately 4.30 grams, the product does not create a heavy feel on the neck in everyday wear. It has a balanced silver necklace structure that can be worn comfortably all day.

Thanks to its oxidised silver look it can easily be combined with clothing in black, white, grey, cream and earth tones.

SUITABLE FOR EVERYDAY AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Thanks to the plain yet characteristic structure of the dervish figure, the product can be worn comfortably with everyday clothing. The details of the pendant look more pronounced especially on plain-coloured shirts, blouses, knitwear and dresses.

At the same time it makes a meaningful accessory alternative that can be worn or given as a gift on special occasions by those who prefer jewellery with cultural and Sufi motifs.

CAREFUL PACKAGING

Your product is sent with special packaging and a cleaning cloth that can be used in the care of the silver surface.

USE AND CARE

To protect the silver surface of the product, it is recommended not to bring it into direct contact with perfume, cream, cologne, detergent and similar chemical substances.

It is advisable to remove the necklace at the sea, in the pool, while showering and during intense sport. Salt water, chlorine and strong chemical substances may affect the appearance of the silver surface.

After wear it should be gently wiped with the special silver polishing cloth supplied with the product.

In order to preserve the design character of the oxidised areas, the use of hard brushes, abrasive polishes and strong chemical silver cleaning liquids is not recommended.

The pendant should be protected against hard impacts and bending; the chain should not be pulled, and when not in use the product should be kept separately from other jewellery, in a dry and closed space.

TECHNICAL PRODUCT DETAILS

Product Type	Women's necklace
Metal	925 sterling silver
Motif	Whirling dervish
Surface Finish	Oxide plating / antiqued-look silver surface
Pendant Width	Approximately 2.30 cm / 23 mm
Pendant Length	Approximately 3.20 cm / 32 mm
Chain Length	Approximately 45 cm
Average Weight	Approximately 4.30 g
Production	Handcrafted
Use	Suitable for women
Package Contents	Whirling dervish pendant, approximately 45 cm silver chain and a special silver polishing cloth

“A meaningful women's necklace bringing the timeless form of the whirling dervish figure together with the characteristic look of oxidised 925 sterling silver craftsmanship...”