How to Choose the Perfect Gold Necklace

By Paul Kramer

Gold is one of the most versatile metals used to make jewelry. If you are planning to invest in it, you must remember to first check out the gold prices in the market. Really high rates for gold would mean that you can buy gold but exchanging your old gold pieces for new ones may be very difficult.

You can also go in for more affordable options like gold plated jewelry or 14 to 18 carat gold. Here are some tips that will be handy when you set about buying your gold necklace.

You must first consider the type of occasion for which you are buying the piece. Evening wear demands an attractive, showy piece, while day wear would mean less bling and more comfort. You will have to match the piece with your wardrobe and also check if you want to pendant along with the piece.

The pendant also makes a world of a difference to the piece you are wearing and you might want to mix and match to avoid repetition. The necklace should also be of the right length. You would not want a choker if your neck is not long enough.

For those with smaller necks, a longer necklace gives an appearance of length. Long necks can carry of close fitting necklaces very well.

While choosing the piece, you can browse though the price category that best suits your tastes and budget. You can also choose from a variety of carat of gold. The rule of thumb is that the higher the carats the purer the gold.

You will also find different colors of gold in amazing designs. You can choose from white, rose and pink colored gold. A recent addition is gold with a green tinge. You can also choose a piece studded with semi-precious stones of diamonds if that is more to your liking.

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Personalized Necklaces Trends For 2010

By Cora Lee

The Year 2010 will see a number of changes already this spring; a new president, a new first lady, Tiger Woods back on the green, an abundance of new children in the camera lens because of their celebrity parents, and people reviewing their values, what is important to them and investing time and money in those areas. Jewelry usually reflects these trends, and Spring 2010 is no different. Family, kids, and loved ones have all become increasingly more important in our lives, which is probably the reason for the increase in personalized necklaces and personalized jewelry that we are seeing everywhere in magazines, celebrities, clients, and my next door neighbors.

Simplicity is Key in Personalized Jewelry

The most popular personalized necklaces that we have seen recently are the simplest and smallest. The Triple Tiny Charms name necklace is an excellent example of discreet, endearing, and delightful little charms suspended just long enough to be close to your heart and sit comfortably within your neckline. This particular necklace is very popular with new families; Mommy, Daddy, and Baby are all represented in sterling silver circles about the size of a dime, and hand stamped with antiqued lettering. You can ask for the names of each member of the family, the babies' names, a special message like "I Love You" or even with a heart engraved in the center. Either equally distanced, or strung together, the delicacy of these charms gives them a simple elegance.

Beauty is Integral to Personalized Jewelry

These personalized necklaces have been seen in US Weekly and People Style watch because they are absolutely beautiful. Handmade by an artist, each charm is custom made for your special occasion or event which makes them totally unique. The dime-sized charms are fashioned from sterling silver and hammered by the artisan to create a rippling textured effect that shimmers as they catch the light. Most often the name is engraved on the face and the date on the back, which is done in the artists own elegant script. Then to attach the charm to the sterling silver chain, she adds a genuine Swarovksi birth month crystal of your choice. You may have as many charms and crystals as you like.

Style is the Foundation of Personalized Jewelry

The whole point is that you wear personalized jewelry and may wear it every day as a talisman of love. That means the style needs to be one that you like and the latest in fashion. Name tags have become all the rage in jewelry like Mom's Gold Name Tag Personalized Necklaces which are among the most fashionable. The charm, handmade in 14kt gold, is of a typical name tag rectangular shape and attached to a 14 kt gold ring linked the gold chain. The tag and the ring are both textured to shimmer in the light and the name is personally hand engraved on the front with the birth date on the back. It comes with only one tag, but you can order a many as you like. These personalized necklaces have also been featured in US Weekly and People Style Watch.

Cora Lee is the owner of BlissLiving, widely known for a huge selection of personalized necklaces including unique personalized jewelry, custom mother's jewelry, designer diaper bags, and exclusive baby gifts. BlissLiving.com has been featured in US Weekly and People Magazine's Celebrity Babies and Pregnancy Magazine, and has been listed as one of the highest rated sites by the Better Business Bureau, with A ratings, for five years in a row.

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