Engagements often begin with the gift of a beautiful ring.
Why not continue the tradition of giving spectacular jewelry after the wedding
takes place? A charming and carefully thought-out necklace can make an
unexpected gift and a fantastic way to begin your honeymoon. Here are several
suggestions for making a necklace as meaningful and special as possible.
Choose the Gemstones
Most gemstones have some connection to a certain meaning or
emotion. A good choice for a honeymoon gift could include a ruby pendant
because people often associate rubies with passion. Emeralds are a sign of love
and fertility, so they may work well for couples that plan to begin a family
soon. Tourmaline also symbolizes love and comes in many colors.
People often choose birthstones because it makes jewelry
pieces more personal for the recipient. The design you choose may even include
your birthstone as well as your spouse's stone for a unique couple's necklace.
If either of you has children, consider creating a design that incorporates all
birthstones to symbolize the unity of your new family.
Pick Alternative Pendants
Another possibility is to use a gold, platinum, or silver
medallion rather than a large gemstone as the focal point. Medallions come in
circles and ovals. You can use gems to accent the piece if desired. A jeweler
can etch designs or messages on the front or back of the medallion. Include
your names along with the wedding date on the piece for a beautiful honeymoon
keepsake.
Metal pendants can also come in many other designs. An
intricate filigree pendant can have a bohemian flair. Floral metal pendants can
look feminine without appearing too delicate. Crosses, sunburst designs, and
animal shapes provide enough variety for you to find something that will fit
your loved one's personality and have meaning to the relationship.
Select Chain Length
Necklace chains typically come in even sizes from 14 inches
to 42 inches. Choose the length based on the size of the recipient and how they
prefer to wear their jewelry. Select, for example, a 14- or 16-inch chain for a
petite person who wears chokers. A medium-sized person who wears pendants near
the chest may prefer a 28-inch chain.
If unsure about the length your partner would like, go with
one of the longer chains. Too small a chain can feel uncomfortable to wear, and
this could mean the gift stays in its box until you can visit a jeweler after
the honeymoon. A longer-than-preferred chain is at least wearable until
adjusted. Very long chains can even be overlapped for a popular layered
look.
Decide Chain Appearance
Some people like to mix the metals they wear, and others
prefer to stick with one type of metal. In this instance, consider buying a
chain that matches the metal of the engagement and wedding rings. It is common
to choose wedding rings in the metal that looks best with the wearer's skin
tone because they wear the rings every day.
You also need to decide on the style of the necklace chain.
Many chains exist, including Figaro, box chain, and herringbone. Popular
choices for holding pendants include box, wheat, and rolo chains because they
have a durable design and are attractive but subtle enough to not outshine the
pendant. It is usually best to choose a chain after the pendant to ensure the
scale of the two matches appropriately.
Custom designing any jewelry piece can seem overwhelming, so
it helps to work with a skilled jeweler. At Marla's Gem Creations,
we can help
you design a beautiful custom necklace as unique as your partner. Contact us to
schedule an appointment or stop into our shop to view our current
inventory.
