A Georgian gold, ladder-motif longchain comprised of alternating etched and plain links, terminating in a repoussé closure, in 18k

This longchain is arranged in a delicate ladder-like pattern, its alternating etched and polished gold links creating a subtle play of light and texture. The loosely articulated construction allows the gold to drape fluidly, whether worn doubled or even tripled. The chain terminates in an elaborate repoussé closure. The repoussé technique, in which metal is worked from the reverse to create relief decoration, lends the clasp a dimensionality that creates contrasts with the repeating geometry of the chain.