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22K Openwork Occasion Collar Necklace
A five-panel 22K openwork collar necklace specified at 2.5 tola for weddings and occasion wear.
Price basis: Fine Gold NPR 290,200.00 per tola x 2.500 tola x 91.7% gold content
Start with the neckline and the point where you want the necklace to sit. A close-up photograph can make a small pendant look substantial, so request the full necklace length and the pendant's height and width. If you have a necklace that sits well, use its measurements as a reference rather than guessing from another person's photograph.
Three design directions to compare
A simple pendant gives you a clear focal point. Check whether it slides freely and whether its opening works with the intended chain. An articulated collar uses connected sections; ask to see how they move and whether they turn over when worn. A broad openwork collar creates a different outline through its openings and edges. Its visual size does not tell you its weight or strength. Ask about fabric contact, cleaning access and repairs at the joins.
For a longer composition, compare the placement questions in the rani haar guide. If you use a GoldNepal design illustration, treat it as inspiration, separate from an actual seller listing: it helps explain a shape, but cannot establish material, comfort or availability.
Questions worth taking to a jeweller
- What are the full length, adjustable range and centrepiece dimensions?
- Can I see the clasp, back and joins, and try turning my head with the piece on?
- Does the quoted weight include beads, stones or other parts, and how are these itemised?
Use the Nepal gold rate page for dated context and the weight converter to compare units. Neither replaces a quote for the specific necklace. The jewellery quote checklist helps you ask for the rate basis, stated purity, making charge and other charges in writing.
When someone else visits the shop
If family in Nepal is checking a necklace for you, share one annotated reference, the intended outfit neckline and your preferred length. Ask for front and back photographs of the actual piece and one dated quote. Agree who will confirm the fit before payment; a relative's approval of the design may not answer how it sits on you.