[DB070] The Jeweled Necklace

070 - The Jeweled Necklace

The Jeweled Necklace (Jewelled Necklaces in the UK version) is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box. The puzzle must be solved in order to progress the story.

Puzzle

US Version

"I have this old necklace, but the thing is, it's not really my taste anymore. So I decided to sell it, but when I was getting appraised the other day, I realized something weird.

"Each stone is worth a different amount, but if I break the necklace in three places, the three gem strands will be worth the same amount as one another. Can you believe it? Here, see if you can figure out where you gotta cut it to make that happen."

UK Version

"I have this old necklace that's not really to my taste anymore. I decided to sell it but, when I was getting it valued the other day, I realised something strange.

Each stone is worth a different amount, but there's a way for me to break the necklace up into three smaller ones that are all worth the same total. Can you work out where to make the cuts?"

Hints

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US Version

You'll have a tough time if you just dive straight into adding up different strings of gems. There's an order you need to proceed in. Why don't you start by adding up the total value of the necklace?

UK Version

You'll have a tough time if you just dive straight into adding up different strings of gems. There's an order in which you should proceed. Why don't you start by adding up the total value of the necklace?

US Version

If you added the totals correctly, you should have gotten $7,800. You want to divide this total into three sections of equal worth, so each section of the necklace in your solution will need to be worth $2,600.

UK Version

The total value of the necklace is £7,800. You want to divide the necklace into three sections of equal value, so each section of the necklace in your solution will need to be worth £2,600.

US Version

No single strand will contain more than one of three stones worth 1,000 or more dollars. Coincidentally, each of these three stones will form an end for each strand.

Now all you need to figure out is which side of each 1,000-plus dollar stone connects to another stone.

UK Version

No single strand will contain more than one of the three stones worth £1000 or more. Coincidentally, each of these three stones will form an end for each strand.

Now all you need to work out is which side of each £1000-plus stone connects to another stone.

Solution

Incorrect

Too bad!

Give the puzzle another try.

Correct

That's right!

US Version

Each strand of gems is worth $2,600. Pretty nice chunk of change!

UK Version

Each strand of gems is worth £2,600. Not a bad wedge!

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