The longstanding rivalry between the refined looks of uptown versus the edgier styles of downtown has finally reach a happy median. Nine strands of black and beige (almost smoked in appearance—how “downtown” cool) African glass beads from Nigeria are given a touch of “uptown” class with a perfectly neutral and elegant enamel flower brooch and a vintage goldtone clasp. The longer length of 23” , together with the combination of upscale and casual, is a look about which we're sure both parts of town can agree.