This choker necklace from Mysteryjoy lives up the French brand’s name, using translucent nylon to string the front plaque. That’s made out of 18k yellow gold and lab diamonds in a checkerboard pattern.

They have a particular fascination with checkerboards: This symbol represents the play of existence, between consciousness and unconsciousness, like an illusion. These black and white squares refer to the two lights: that of the day which corresponds to rea- lity, and that of the night with its mysteries and its dreams. Just like Yin and Yang, strength and tenderness, white and black are inseparable. The checkerboard is the very icon of elegance.

This necklace sells for €2.450 and is available in white or yellow gold, in sizes small through large.