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Tri-colored gold graduated Cleopatra necklace with fan-like segments
Tri-colored gold Cleopatra necklace worn close, graduated fringe-like fan rows
Tri-colored gold graduated Cleopatra necklace with fan-like segments
Tri-colored gold Cleopatra necklace worn close, graduated fringe-like fan rows

C. 1980 Vintage 14kt Tri-Colored Gold Graduated Cleopatra Necklace. 18"

$5,795
C. 1980. From our Estate collection, this compelling 14kt tri-colored gold graduated Cleopatra necklace is named for and inspired by one of …

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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Skilled Craftsmanship

The quality of a 14kt multitone piece is most readable at the seams. The transition between alloy colors must be precisely soldered and finished to read as intentional and sharp; a blurred or uneven join tells you everything you need to know about the craftsmanship.

Style Notes

Worn at center front rather than at the nape, an ornate or gemstone-set box clasp stops being a closure and becomes a focal accent. The styling technique is deliberate and longstanding, and transforming the functional element into a design statement is a choice that rewards a clasp worth looking at.

Elemental Detail

For a two-tone piece, the choice between 18kt and 14kt is worth understanding. The higher gold content in 18kt produces a deeper yellow and a brighter white than 14kt equivalents, and the contrast between the two color zones is more visually pronounced. If your gift recipient prefers bolder jewelry statements, then selecting something for them in 18kt is the best choice.

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