Multi-color Fancy Necklace

There have been many fancy necklaces worn by the rich and famous and royalty that we just can’t seem to forget. We all think of sapphires as being a beautiful dark blue so we were all surprised to see just how amazing pink sapphires look when model Dalarna wore them in a fashion show in 2006. The pink sapphire fancy necklace was made by jewelry crafter Chopard and shocked everyone with its reserved beauty.

Part of the famous fancy necklaces of recent time was one that opened eyes and was the rope diamond chain made by Martin Katz and worn by model Paula Miranda. It hung almost to her belly button and looked absolutely dazzling against her red evening gown. The diamonds sparkled like stars.

Tahitian Pearl Necklace

One more addition to fancy necklaces was the one that caught attention at a 2005 awards show. It was a beautiful aquamarine drop necklace that was made by the famous Harry Winston and worn by model Kerry Dyer. With the backdrop of an ice blue evening gown, the necklace stood out and sparkled like the sea.

Most fancy necklaces are made of gold or silver and have gorgeous gemstones in them. Gold has always been one of the most popular types of metals used in jewelry making, dating back to ancient civilizations. When purchasing gold, you will want to know about the different levels of gold: 24, 18, 16, 14, 12 and 10 karat gold. 24 karat gold is very soft and although it is pure gold, it is not suitable for making fancy necklaces. 18 karat gold is the most commonly used gold for fancy necklaces as it is very strong and is 75 percent gold. Many jewelers do not consider 10 karat gold to even be gold as too many other additives have been added to it.

Silver is very different than gold when it comes to measuring the levels of it in fancy necklaces and other types of jewelry. Unlike gold, pure silver is too soft to ever be crafted into jewelry. Silver must always, with no exceptions, be mixed with another element. For any piece to be called silver, in the United States, it must be at least 92.5 percent silver. This would include silver and sterling silver.

Sapphire and Topaz Necklace

Whether fancy necklaces are made out of gold or silver, you can bet that they will have diamonds on them or gem stones that are truly unique. One element that makes a gem stone unique is if you can find it in a color that is not common for that stone. Diamonds, for example are always thought of as clear; however diamonds have been found in a multitude of different varying colors, which make them rare.

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A chain with a cross or Crucifix is one of the most common religious chains. Still, a cross and crucifix symbolize only one major religion. There are charms that symbolize the beliefs of other religions. Those charms can be found on some of the other faith-themed chains.

Gold Buddha Charm

A Buddhist might want to purchase a Buddha charm and wear it on a long chain. A follower of Judaism can find several different charms that represent symbols familiar to those who had a long acquaitance with Jewish traditions. One of those charms has gained popularity among a wide section of the more secular-minded in society.

While not all religious chains have a Christian-themed charm, not all of the Christian charms contain either a cross or a Crucifix. A Christian does not always choose to wear a religious chain with one of those familiar symbols. Some Christians prefer to wear a chain with a different sort of charm.

Some Christians have chosen to wear one of the Ichthus charms. The Ichthus charms have a fish shape. A cross has been placed inside that fish. Why do Christians wear a fish? Does it relate to the tale about Jesus and the fish, the fish with the loaves of bread?

No the fish worn by some Christians does not represent the fish that were part of one of Jesus’ miracles. The fish worn by Christians represents the fish symbol used by early Christians. When two Christians met, one would draw in the dirt a curved line (a part of a fish). The second Christian would complete that fish symbol.

Another charm that has become popular among Christians is the Bible charm. There are several variations on that charm. A Bible charm can have either an open Bible or a closed Bible. The closed Bible can have either a word or a symbol on its cover.

A third charm selected by some Christians has been called the mustard seed charm. This charm reminds its wearer about the teaching in one of Christ’s parables. According to that teaching, a Christian can count on the strength of true faith, even if it is only faith the size of a mustard seed.

That charm displays the Chai symbol. The Chai symbol is the Jewish symbol for luck. Much like the horseshoe and the rabbit’s foot, the Chai symbol has become a favorite among those who trust their luck to the powers of inanimate objects.

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