A piece fitting for Cleopatra! This necklace can stand on its own or be layered with the Rykiel necklace for a more dramatic look. It sits close to the neck and wears comfortably.

18K royal yellow gold 5.1 ctw blue topaz necklace. Total length is 16".

• This necklace was named in honor of the first known female, professional architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune. She worked in the late 1800s in New York. Notable in her story was her principled stance on gender equality. She is best known for designing the Hotel Lafayette, a neoclassical masterpiece in Buffalo, NY.