Tri-Tone Braided Mesh Flat Cobra Link Necklace

This item is a heavy, collar-length necklace featuring a complex braided construction of tri-tone metal links. The design utilizes three distinct metallic hues: yellow gold, rose gold, and silver-toned (likely rhodium-plated or sterling silver). The structure consists of multiple flat-mesh cobra or fox-tail style strands that have been intricately plaited together to create a wide, textured band. The necklace terminates in smooth, cylindrical metal end-caps that secure the braided weave. One end features a small spring-ring clasp attached to a jump ring. The craftsmanship displays a mid-to-late 20th-century aesthetic, common in Italian-inspired costume or fine jewelry from the 1970s through the 1990s. Regarding condition, there is visible surface oxidation and tarnish, particularly on the silver-toned strands and the end-caps, which suggests the base material is likely silver or a plated base metal rather than high-karat solid gold. The braiding appears intact with no significant fraying or broken links, though the metal shows a dulling patina from age and contact. No clear maker's marks or fineness stamps are visible in the photograph, but the weight and drape indicate a flexible, high-quality construction typical of fluid mesh jewelry.