This is a minimalist statement collar. This fits flat at the bottom of the neck 3 " extender lobster claw closure. Steel heavily plated in high shine finish. This a tube made piece so it is light and flexible. This is very comfortable no hard edges. Lots of look. Definitely comfortable day and evening. Tubogas technique of wrapping gold to get a heavier but light and flexible feel. In fine metal work the material twisted by hand each spiral means the continuing of life and love. This carefully created by Italian Jewelers for centuries.