Itan Necklace
American Made
Message From Our Makers
The Itan necklace gets its name from the uplifting incense that is burned during a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. The subtle textures and design composition make this necklace both elegant and effortless to wear.
-Materials include oxidized brass & sterling silver
-29” sterling silver cable chain with brass bead detail
-Pendant measures approximately 2” long
The Great Rift Valley is a geological trench that runs north to south from Northern Syria through East Africa. In Africa, the terrain along the trench varies from salt flats below sea-level to snow capped mountains towering into the clouds. It is said to be one of the most significant formations on the planet that is visible from space.
As the Great Rift Valley cuts through the heart of Ethiopia, the namesake of the collection, Rift, seems incredibly fitting. Rift also means a fissure, fracture or crack in something. As this collection came together, many memories from our travels in Ethiopia were characterized by ‘rifts’; the difficulty of travel, the poverty, the environmental degradation. However difficult those cracks were to digest, they happened to be the very source of the beauty, authenticity, and magic of the country.
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in."
-Leonard Cohen
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Please note that starting 11.09.2026 all KMJ made to order pieces will be on an extended lead time of 12-16 weeks, as Kate prepares for her upcoming maternity leave, and makes all pieces herself in her studio by hand. Please reach out if you need anything expedited from the KMJ line, as she may be able to accommodate before her leave begins.
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