BY: Chris Smith

Neck chains make the perfect accessories for people of all ages. Chains are some of the oldest accessories in the world. Gold and silver chains are common elements in the treasure hoards unearthed by archeologists and many of the oldest paintings and sculptures known to man show their subjects wearing gold chains.

In the modern world, neck chains are some of the most versatile of accessories, and can be worn with practical any outfit. Whether you opt for a thin gold chain(In Danish guldkæde) or a complex tiered set, chain necklaces offer a range of styles and designs to fit any style aesthetic.

Silver chains(In Danish sølv kæder) for example, are a popular choice with young women, especially when adorned with beads or semi precious stones. Birthday add-a-pearl chain necklaces are one such design. These necklaces are made of silver or gold chains threaded with pearls. The number of pearls is equal to the age of the wearer with an extra pearl added on each successive birthday. These sweet, meaningful chains make the perfect ‘first jewelry’ gift for teenage girls.

One of the best things about chain necklaces is that they can easily be customized using various pendants. This makes them affordable jewelry choices for young women. Rather than buying multiple pieces of expensive jewelry, all a young woman needs is a single chain which she can then tailor using a number of pretty and inexpensive pendants to fit every occasion.

These days, many women are also experimenting with wearing chains around their waist. Navel or waist chains have been a traditional jewelry design with all societies and many of the medieval paintings of nobility show the ladies as wearing thin chains of gold or silver as girdles.

These chains were also popular in eastern countries as well as in Africa, where they were seen as an important piece of adornment for both men and women.

Today though, waist chains are mostly worn by women. They are a great way to draw attention to a slim waist or to the curve of the hips and add cachet to even the plainest of jeans. Next time you go clubbing, drape a chain loosely around your waist so that it follows the natural line of your navel so as to give a sensual twist to your outfit. You are sure to hear plenty of complements.

Wedding and engagement rings are some of the most meaningful and personal pieces of jewelry we will ever wear. Your wedding ring especially will be something you will be wearing for the rest of your lives together. It is essential therefore to take the time and effort to choose a ring with enduring meaning as well as appeal.

Planning in advance is a good way to ensure you do not end up with impulse buys or a less than suitable piece. The first thing to do is of course to set your budget. Next, research various styles and materials available in that price range.

While gold has been the traditional choice for wedding and engagement rings(In Danish forlovelsesringe), many couples these days also experiment with platinum, colored gold (pink, white etc) or even silver. Using precious stones in the rings design is also very common. While a diamond is a classic choice for such occasions, many engaged couples also go in for other stones with special meaning such as the one or both partners’ birth stones, a favorite gem etc.

Depending on your individual preferences, and of course your budget, you can either go in for a matched set of rings for the engagement and wedding or for two separate pieces. Many women are going in for the matched set since it becomes easier to wear both together. However, this is purely a matter of personal choice.

One of the considerations to keep in mind when choosing your engagement and wedding rings(In Danish vielsesringe) is the kind of wear and tear they will be undergoing. For example, people who do a lot of work with their hands like chefs, painters, woodworkers etc need to be wary about choosing too delicate or intricate a ring. Similarly, a large or chunky stone setting can make it difficult to type comfortably. One way of getting around this dilemma is to choose traditional plain gold band for your wedding ring

and use the engagement ring to showcase your tastes. Almost any ring design is suitable for an

engagement and you can choose between vintage, art deco, Celtic designs etc.

Finally, wait for sometime before making your final choice. Try to visit the jewelry shop a couple of times at different times of the day so that you can examine the piece under different kinds of natural light. Good luck!

For more information visit

http://www.guldhalskæder.dk/ http://www.sølvhalskæder.dk/

http://www.vielsesringe-forlovelsesringe.dk/