Archive for December, 2011
Varying Qualities of the Cable Chain in Jewelry
The most common and simplest form of chain is the cable chain, also referred to as a link chain. It consists of several round or oval links of the same size. In jewelry, cable chains are made of precious metals such as gold or sterling silver. A silver cable necklace can be worn by itself; often they are fitted with enhancements such as pendants. When used as a bracelet charms are usually attached to enhance its beauty.
Some necklaces are made such that the enhancements are made an integral part of the piece as opposed to hanging from it. The chain will be attached to each side of the pendant and ends in a clasp. The centerpiece can be large or small and can be light or heavy. That is why chains come in a variety of sizes and thickness. A thin chain offers a daintier look while a thick chain comes across as bolder.
Mother’s Love
My daughter us turning fifteen in a few months, and I am quite excited for her to soon become an adult. She is going through one of the most difficult phases in her life, what with her trying to find her identity and sense of self. It is important that I be there to support her all the way, so I can be assured that she gets sound advice and help from an adult.
For her birthday, I wanted to give her something she would be willing to wear in public and remind her how much I love her. I bought her a single pearl pendant as a symbol of how much she means to me. A pearl takes years before it is formed into a natural and beautiful piece. This is the same phase she would have to undergo, taking years in order for her to transform into a wonderful being capable of showing what she can contribute to the world. This is my way of telling her that in time she is going to be an adult and would have to fly on her own.