The Perfect Honeymoon Gift: Choose a Custom Necklace With Meaning

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.