Iconic Necklace Commission: Finished but not done

So the photo shoot was postponed from yesterday to today because of weather.  The necklace made it to Chicago in perfect condition.  I received the text saying:

The necklace arrived! It's absolutely stunning!  I was shocked!  it's even more beautiful in person.

I am so glad and relieved.

Taking you back to Sunday night when no matter what I could not get the 5 strand to actually lay flat, both front and back.  I ended up doing  a lot of research on Monday to see if I could figure out what I could do, how to adjust and talked with the young lady who commissioned this piece for her iconic outfit and photo shoot.  She even told me they were planning on shooting at the Tiffany's in Chicago.

After all was said and done, we went with 4 strands.  Excuse the photo, as I didn't have the photo center set up, upstairs (it is in the studio).  Once I get the masters from the photo shoot I will update this post.

I ended up using the clasp as suggested to hold the brooch in place.  I really hope it works.  We will see once I get the master images from the shoot.

All in all, I think it turned out amazing.  We still plan on doing a five strand, but I need to have her come out and visit so I can make the template for the back properly.  And figure the math out for the proper lengths.