Zipas Necklace

At 6 Herencias, every jewel tells a story that bridges the past and the present. The Los Zipas Necklace is one of the most emblematic pieces of our collection, designed to honor Muisca memory and the spirit of Bacatá, the ancestral territory where Bogotá stands today.

This necklace is inspired by the ancient Muisca rulers known as the zipas—spiritual and political leaders who embodied the strength, order, and unity of their people. Among them, the last Zipa Tisquesusa is remembered as a symbol of courage, for he bravely fought against the arrival of the Spaniards to defend the freedom of his people. His story lies at the heart of this piece: a tribute to resistance and to the cultural legacy of our ancestors.

The Los Zipas Necklace by 6 Herencias is made of recycled silver with 24k gold plating, combining traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary design. Its form and details evoke the aesthetics of Muisca masks, reinterpreted in a modern language that allows cultural heritage to be worn as a timeless accessory.

More than a jewel, this necklace is a meaningful symbol. Whoever wears it connects with the echoes of Bacatá’s history, with the dignity of the Muisca leaders, and with the strength of Tisquesusa. Every detail is designed to remind us of the importance of our roots and to keep ancestral memory alive in the present.

In pre-Columbian tradition, the zipas were not only rulers but also spiritual guides, representing the union between the earthly and the divine. The Los Zipas Necklace conveys this duality: it is an object of beauty, but also a talisman of power, inviting reflection on resistance, leadership, and the value of protecting what is ours.

With this creation, 6 Herencias celebrates the cultural richness of our ancestors and opens a dialogue between the ancestral and the contemporary. The Los Zipas Necklace is not just an accessory—it is a fragment of history transformed into art, for those who wish to carry the strength of their heritage with them.