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Necklace Guide

 

Why Give A Necklace
A necklace or pendant adds style to anything she wears. If you give a necklace as a gift, you also have a romantic opportunity to put it on her. She'll lift her hair up so you can wrap your hands around her neck to put it on.

A necklace is any type of chain, or length of precious metal or gems, while a pendant features a single jewel, pearl or charm. A pearl strand is a length of strung pearls.

	Metal Chains Chains go with everything. A fine platinum chain in a choker length will add just a touch of shine. Consider giving her an 18-inch, sterling silver or 18k gold chain to add an element of visual interest to her wardrobe.	Chain Types
	Pendants A pendant is something she can wear with a dress or jeans. The simple design of a solitaire pendant allows all the attention to focus on a beautiful pearl or diamond solitaire. Other pendants feature shapes like a heart, or a cross made of precious metal, diamonds, or gemstones.
	Peal Strands Pearl strands are an essential element to a woman's jewelry wardrobe. She can wear one with a dress to create a classy look
	Fashion Necklace These include chains with tags, or chains with decorative beads or gemstones fixed on the necklace, or several decorative beads strung so that they slide around a chain.

Choosing the Right Length
When selecting a necklace or pendant, consider that the length will determine where it will lie on her chest. Remember that longer lengths accentuate the bust while shorter lengths feature the beautiful lines of her neck.

	16 in. Choker length: Just above collarbones. Emphasizes her neckline.	Buyer's Tips At Blue Nile, many necklace lengths fall between these sizes. We measure the length of the necklace from the tip of one end to the other, including the clasp. Ex. A necklace chain may be 16-inches-long, but the clasp may add an additional .75 inches.
	18 in. Princess length: Hangs over collarbones. The most common length.
	24 in. Opera length: Over blouse or dress. A dramatic length.

Necklaces and Pendants as Gifts
Many women start out with a strand of faux-pearls, so a strand of freshwater pearls makes a very nice gift for a young woman. If you have a special occasion like a birthday or your first wedding anniversary, consider a solitaire pendant featuring a pearl or diamond. For a very special occasion like a five- or ten-year anniversary, you might give Akoya pearls, which are the most beautiful white pearls available. She'll remember the occasion every time she wears the gift.

If it's a gift for a fun occasion, like a vacation or a promotion, consider a pendant featuring an 18k gold, platinum, or sterling silver charm — these are fashion pieces just for fun.