Seppa Necklace: Manji Break Pattern - Divided Line Style - Japanese Sword Fitting Jewelry

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55267140246_d3693a0380_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55394951343_cf775eb365_c.jpg Within the fittings of a Japanese sword, there is a component known as the "__**Seppa**__." It may be the most unassuming part, yet it sits closely against the most prominent element, the "__**Tsuba**__" (hand guard), making it indispensable to the sword's foundation. In Japanese, there's a phrase – "__**Seppa tsumaru**__" – signifying a dead end, a desperate predicament where escape seems impossible. When the "Seppa" becomes jammed, a samurai cannot draw their blade in a critical moment. If a Japanese sword symbolizes a samurai's "__**spirit and self**__," then jewelry in the modern era serves as an "__**extension of one's self and individuality**__." On life's unpredictable journey, one inevitably encounters moments where they are unable to "draw their sword." May you, when faced with "__**Seppa tsumaru**__," find a way to resolve your challenges, much like a samurai drawing their blade. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55267628755_3176315720_b.jpg This piece is crafted from two materials, **brass and pure copper**, joined by silver solder. The pure copper sections are darkened using a **sulfurization process**. __**The black areas are pure copper.**__ __It is normal to see the underlying reddish-copper color if these areas become scratched or worn.__ __Maintain the piece with a jewelry polishing cloth. Wiping the **black sections** will reveal different color variations.__ You may choose whether or not to polish these areas according to your preference.