ORDHAL – Blackened Silver Cross Brooch - 12mm Cabochon (8.5ct) Garnet or Onyx - Handmade Brutalist Jewelry

In Alpine legends, ORDHAL is the verdict of the mountains:
an ancient, protective, and unyielding symbol worn to ward off the creatures of winter.

This blackened sterling silver brooch revives that archaic cross:
a raw, almost runic shape centered around a 12 mm round cabochon (approximately 8.5 carats), hand-set in your workshop.

The red garnet embodies fire, blood, and willpower.
The black onyx represents night, discipline, and inner silence.

ORDHAL measures roughly 35 mm × 35 mm and weighs about 12 g —
a solid, sculptural presence, crafted as a relic meant to be worn on a coat, jacket, or bag.

Each cross is shaped, patinated, and blackened entirely by hand.
No two are alike: every ORDHAL carries its own character and its own inner light.

🖤 About Blackened Silver (important)

The darkened finish is not paint.
It is a handcrafted surface treatment applied to solid sterling silver, creating a deep patina inside the textured areas and recesses.

Over time — through friction, impact, and daily wear —
the silver will naturally reappear on the raised surfaces, revealing a living, personal wear pattern.

Your ORDHAL will age like a true relic.

A care guide is included with each brooch, explaining how to easily re-darken your piece at home if you wish to restore the deep black tone.

⚒️ Technical Specifications

Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)

Stone: 12 mm cabochon (~8.5 ct) — Red Garnet or Black Onyx

Finish: Blackened silver (hand-applied, evolving patina)

Dimensions: ~35 mm × 35 mm

Weight: ~12 g

Surface: Dark patina + natural wear

Clasp: Stainless steel brooch pin / secure needle (specify if needed)

Craftsmanship: Fully handmade, every cross is one of a kind

Style: Brutalist, ritual, gothic

Symbolism: judgment, protection, dark faith, balance

🧿 Included in the Package

ORDHAL brooch

Blackened silver care guide

Le Baron Samedi gift box

🔥 Artisan Signature (Maison Escalas)

Each piece of jewelry is entirely handmade in my workshop.
Variations in texture, patina, and relief are marks of the artisan’s gesture —
the proof of authenticity — and what makes every ORDHAL truly unique.

If you would like a different size, a variation, or a custom project, feel free to contact me:
I will be happy to create a piece just for you.

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