Necklace Lengths

Necklace

Lengths

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. We certainly did. One conversation I had with my sister-in-law gave me the idea for this post.




We were talking about jewelry in general and specifically why she doesn't wear much jewelry. She mentioned that all of her necklaces never seem to be the right length. Some are too short and most seem to not fit the neckline of her clothes. We both wear a lot to turtleneck shirts and/or "V" neck sweaters. I relate to her problem.

Do you??

So, I went looking for information on the various lengths of necklaces. I found a "definition" of the lengths.





The shortest, 16 inch, is aptly called "Choker" and falls just above the collarbone.  The 18 and 20 inch lengths are referred to as "Princess"  and are the most popular.  I usually use 18 inches for pendants such as the Ring by Ring Designs' Signature Pendant  seen above. Twenty-four inch is often called "Matinee",. Thirty is "Opera" and longer than that are "Lariats" or "Ropes"

Having said all that, the names and lengths vary and can cause some discussion - to say the least. But this is a start.

HOWEVER, it really depends on YOU! Everyone is different and a 16" choker on one person can be the so called "Princess" look on another. I know, on me, choker is just that, a real "choker"! Just as men have different neck sizes (shown in shirt sizes) so do women and it shows in necklace lengths.

You must also take into consideration, as I indicated in the beginning, what type of clothing you are wearing; specifically, the neckline. This explains why I'm not seen wearing the Signature Pendant often in the winter. (Turtlenecks, sweaters and 18 inch chains don't mix well for me)

I make the Kumihimo necklaces like the "Blue Diamond" necklace above in at least 20 inches (not including the focal Blue Diamond). It seems to just look best that way. But some people may disagree. What do you think?



Then recently I went to pflora beads for an Open Night of beading and learned how to make a "Lariat" length chain with decorated dangles. I've been wearing it almost daily ever since. This length works with my cold weather clothes. Plus it is fun to wander around a fully stocked store and pick out just what you like to make a new piece. (At home the searching is much harder) I do think I'll be making more of these. Any one else interested? Let me know.

Here is a close up picture of the "dangles". The possibilities are endless for the personalization of the beads added. Different colors, meaningful charms and on and on. Your choice.

The chain for this necklace is gunmetal and is really very nice. It is almost black but shiny.




So, do you have a preferred length for your necklaces? Do you like several different lengths? I would really like to know since it can affect things I make in the future.

Contact me at info@ringbyringdesigns.com with your questions/orders

While on the website be sure to check out the other new things I have added this week

Of course, you know that I have more pieces than show in my shop, so if you have seen something not there or if you would like something different, please contact me with your request.

There is still time for those who live near Easton to have a home party, I'm willing to come to your house to do that. Also, if you want just a personal "showing", I can do that too. Need a lunch time "show and tell" presentation at your office/place of employment? Yep, I'll do that too. Just let me know and we can make plans.


Until next week,

Bev

website: http://ringbyringdesigns.com

Email: info@ringbyringdesigns.com

or         bevcarlson@comcast.net

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New Angels

Ring by Ring Designs' ANGELS   Last week I showed you the start of the new ANGELS line at Ring by Ring Designs.     This is a one of a kind piece. It is a pin attached as a "tie tac" I've packaged it on a card that reads "Good Friends are Angels on earth" Obviously the card can be removed if you would like. There is only one, so if you would like this Angel, please let me know right away.   This sells for $25 but for my newsletter subscribers, it is on sale for $20.   Click on the picture for more information or to purchase.   (If you don't see this when you go to the web site - it means it has been sold)     But there are two more kinds of Angels   The first Angels are all crystal. You can choose the color of the "wings" as well as the color of the "skirt".     Hung on a very nice 18 inch silver plate chain.  Click on the picture for more information or to purchase.     The second Angels are Birthstone Angels. One for each month.   This picture in Topaz for November. You can see all the choices on the web site.   Click on the picture for more information or to purchase.             Aside from making nice gifts, Angels are great accessory. A simple pendant that goes with everything from a fancy outfit to your casual jeans. Angels signify Love, Hope, Gratitude and give Encouragement.Your Birthstone makes the angel personal. Ring by Ring Designs' Angels make great gifts or just for you.     Contact me at info@ringbyringdesigns.com with your questions/orders   While on the website be sure to check out the other new things I have added this week

Bracelets Click to learn more Necklaces Click to learn more Earrings Click to learn more

Of course, you know that I have more pieces than show in my shop, so if you have seen something not there or if you would like something different, please contact me with your request.   Now, here is another offer for those who live near Easton. If you would like to have a home party, I'm willing to come to your house to do that. Also, if you want just a personal "showing", I can do that too. Need a lunch time "show and tell" presentation at your office/place of employment? Yep, I'll do that too. Just let me know and we can make plans.     Until next week,   Bev   website: http://ringbyringdesigns.com   Email: info@ringbyringdesigns.com or         bevcarlson@comcast.net   Also find Ring by Ring Designs on Facebook http://facebook.com/ringbyring and Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/ringbyring

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Specific ideas and offers

I thought it might be helpful to show you a few of my pieces that I think make good gifts. Well, everything I make is good for gifts, if I do say so myself    ;-) 

But here are a few specifics.

This is a one of a kind piece. It is a pin attached as a "tie tac"
I've packaged it on a card that reads "Good Friends are Angels on earth" Obviously the card can be removed if you would like.
There is only one, so if you would like this Angel, please let me know right away.

This sells for $25 but for my newsletter subscribers, it is on sale for $20.

Click on the picture for more information or to purchase.

(If you don't see this when you go to the web site - it means it has been sold)





My second suggestion is the "23rd Psalm Bracelet"
It is made with Bali Silver beads and  Swarvoski crystals that represent the words of the Psalm.
There is a cross charm and a small prayer box attached.
I have two of these bracelets in my inventory but I can make more if I get more requests.

Click on the picture for more information or to purchase.




My third suggestion is a blue lampwork heart necklace. (No two hearts are exactly the same) The heart is strung on an 18 inch Sterling Silver chain. You may also have it in a 16 or 20 inch chain.

This sells for $25 but for my newsletter subscribers, it is on sale for $20.
Click on the picture for more information or to purchase.

I also have some silver plate chains that are quite nice but only in 18 inches. The price will only be $15.00 on sale.





The above prices for the above pieces are correct on the web site but any other pieces will need to be adjusted to get your "subscriber price" as I stated last week.
(I refuse to pay $17/month so people can get discounts) On the free shopping cart, I can not offer discounts but I can change the price so it will reflect the difference. ;-)

Contact me at info@ringbyringdesigns.com with your questions/orders

While on the website be sure to check out the other new things I have added this week

Happy Holidays

OK, I can hear you now. "Gee, Bev, it isn't even Thanksgiving yet and we just had Halloween!"

Yes, I know but it really isn't that far from the holiday season and it really is easier to start early.   So, to help you all out  with suggestions, here I am to get things started.  ;-) I'm setting up my shop for your Holiday Shopping.   As a Ring by Ring newsletter subscriber you are entitled to a discount. Plus, I've been adding new pieces to the Ring by Ring Designs store. Click on the picture below that interests you (or all three) to go directly to the store. Prices in the store are retail prices and do not reflect your discount   In order to receive your discount, however, please send me an email with your choices and I will let you know  the newsletter discount. If you want to order online with Pay Pal or a credit card you may do so.   However, I will need to adjust the website first. (I refuse to pay $17/month so people can get discounts) On the free shopping cart, I can not offer discounts but I can change the price so it will reflect the difference. ;-)   Contact me at info@ringbyringdesigns.com with your questions/orders

Bracelets Click to learn more Necklaces Click to learn more Earrings Click to learn more

Of course, you know that I have more pieces than show in my shop, so if you have seen something not there or if you would like something different, please contact me with your request.   Now, here is another offer for those who live near Easton. If you would like to have a home party, I'm willing to come to your house to do that. Also, if you want just a personal "showing", I can do that too. Need a lunch time "show and tell" presentation at your office/place of employment? Yep, I'll do that too. Just let me know and we can make plans.     Until next week,   Bev   website: http://ringbyringdesigns.com   Email: info@ringbyringdesigns.com or         bevcarlson@comcast.net   Also find Ring by Ring Designs on Facebook http://facebook.com/ringbyring and Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/ringbyring