Necklace: Which one suits you best?

necklaces are created equal. How such a piece of jewelry looks on the neck and décolletage depends on a multitude of factors. The shape of the individual chain links has just as much of an impact on the overall look as the choice of pendant.

The following tips will make it quicker and easier to choose a new necklace.

The first selection criterion consists of the materials

Necklaces are predominantly made of metals. Precious metals like silver and gold . These are followed by materials such as platinum , brass , and titanium . Titanium is also said to be less prone to breakage than other materials.

However, even with precious metals, it is possible to prevent individual chain links from breaking. The trick is to choose the highest possible gold purity. 333 gold, or white gold, breaks with less pressure than 750 or 999 gold.

The wide variety of shapes underlines its importance as an accessory

Necklaces can be worn very subtly and minimally around the neck, or they can make an unmistakable statement. The basis for this diversity lies in the different shapes of the individual chain links. Among the most well-known styles are anchor and snake chains. The closer the links of a snake chain are together, the easier it becomes to see why jewelers chose this name.

It's helpful to consider the length of the necklace as well as the design. Lengths under 40 cm lie closer to the neck and draw attention to that area. The longer the necklace, the more the piece of jewelry and any chosen pendants accentuate the décolletage.

In clothing with generous necklines, the necklace can form a connection between the fashion and the other jewelry, thereby bringing more harmony to the overall styling.

A personal touch is essential for every necklace

A necklace alone isn't expressive enough for most people. The classic way to complete the look is with a locket. This photo necklace allows you to keep pictures of your partner, children, or other loved ones close at hand. Because the locket closes, the picture inside isn't immediately visible. This makes the photo necklace suitable even for the office, especially in more conservative professions.

An alternative to typical photos are pendants that feature an engraved image. With these pendants, a photograph serves as the template and is transferred onto metal or glass during the engraving process. Similar to pictures in a locket, these pieces of jewelry you to feel very close to the people depicted.

Fans are allowed to tell their own story

Jewelry possesses a high degree of symbolic power. This also applies to the combination of necklaces with matching pendants. These pendants can be composed of letters, modeled after famous landmarks, or made of attractive gemstones. In the latter case, birthstones remain very popular.

Specific gemstones were assigned to each of the twelve months of the year, just as they were to the zodiac signs. Choosing these stones is therefore imbued with a second message.

Practical considerations should also play a role when choosing a necklace. This includes the diameter of the individual chain links. If the diameter is too large, problems may arise when threading existing pendants. It is therefore worthwhile to compare the diameter of the pendant loops before purchasing and to factor these measurements into your selection.

Joachim Rodriguez y Romero

Owner and Managing Director of Kunstplaza. Journalist, editor, and passionate blogger in the field of art, design, and creativity since 2011. Successful completion of a degree in web design as part of a university study (2008). Further development of creativity techniques through courses in free drawing, expressive painting, and theatre/acting. Profound knowledge of the art market through years of journalistic research and numerous collaborations with actors/institutions from art and culture.

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