Necklaces for women: gold, silver & birthstone pendants
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Necklaces for women in gold vermeil, solid gold and sterling silver, with gemstone, birthstone, initial and zodiac pendants.Necklaces for women in gold vermeil, solid gold and sterling silver, with gemstone, birthstone, initial and zodiac pendants. For ladies gold necklaces that layer well, pick two chains of different lengths, with the shorter one carrying the smaller pendant.
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Choosing necklaces for women
Necklaces for women come as plain chains, pendants and statement pieces. Check the chain length on each listing: a shorter chain sits at the collarbone, while a longer one hangs lower and suits high necklines. Pendants suit open necklines, a plain chain works under a collar, and fine chains layer well at different lengths. Harfi makes most of the range, with Habulous, Lily Flo Jewellery, Rize and So Just Shop making the rest. We checked each brand's metals and how its jewellery is made before listing it.
Gold necklaces and pendants
Harfi makes gold necklaces for women in gold vermeil and gold plate, including dainty bead chains, layering chains and lockets. Lily Flo Jewellery makes handmade solid gold pendants, and Rize makes pieces in gold vermeil. Gold vermeil is a thick layer of gold over sterling silver, so it gives the look of gold at a lower weight. A fine gold chain is the easiest piece to wear every day. Gold plate is a thinner layer, so save it for occasional wear.
Silver necklaces and pendants
For silver necklaces for women, Harfi makes sterling silver pendants with gemstones, initials and zodiac signs. Rize makes handmade, fair trade sterling silver necklaces, and Habulous makes handmade pieces in ceramic, glass and silver. Silver suits cooler skin tones and pairs well with grey and navy. A small silver pendant is easy to wear with knitwear through winter. Polish it with a soft cloth and store it flat so the chain does not tangle.
Birthstone, initial and zodiac pendants
Harfi makes a birthstone necklace for women in every month, plus initial and zodiac pendants, which make thoughtful Christmas and birthday presents. Initial pendants suit new mums, graduates and best friends, and a birthstone shows the gift was chosen with care. Check the birth month on the listing before you order, and add a matching pair of studs for a fuller gift. Take necklaces off before swimming and sleeping, so chains do not kink. Women's Earrings has matching studs, Women's Bracelets has bangles, Necklaces has more styles, and Handmade and fair-trade necklaces looks at who makes them.
Common questions
What chain length should I choose?
A 40 to 45cm chain sits at the collarbone, and a longer chain hangs lower. Check the length on each listing.
What is gold vermeil?
It is a thick layer of gold over sterling silver. It looks like solid gold at a lighter weight.
Is there a birthstone pendant for every month?
Yes. Harfi makes birthstone pendants for every month. Check the month on each listing before you order.
How do I store necklaces?
Lay them flat or hang them so chains do not tangle. Keep silver in a pouch to slow tarnishing.
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