Échiquier d’Or Mckella Necklace

A golden dog tag of 18k gold-plated stainless steel unfolds like a secret chessboard from Versailles, redefining a utilitarian military staple into a masterpiece of high-octane luxury. This design elevates the classic identification plate by treating the surface as a canvas for geometric precision. The "damier" or checkerboard pattern is achieved through a disciplined grid where alternating squares of high-polish gold sit alongside dense clusters of brilliant-cut cubic zirconia.

This contrast creates a hypnotic optical illusion: the metal squares reflect light in solid sheets, while the pavé sections fracture it into a thousand prismatic sparks. To support this substantial focal point, the pendant is suspended from a twisted rope chain. The chain’s helical weave offers a vintage, tactile richness that complements the industrial edge of the tag. This pendant is strategy distilled into radiance, a whispered game worn close to the heart, perfect for the woman who navigates the urban landscape with the calculated grace of a grandmaster.