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At least some people - whether 20% or 80% - don't wear jewelry. It may be a health thing (allergies), functional (it gets in the way), aesthetic (not needed), whatever. Not for me to decide or try to change but hear me out.

I wear bracelets but haven't yet found a chain pattern for whatever reason. It's slotted cuffs or their equivalent instead. For necklaces I prefer close-fitting chains, i.e. a choker. Chokers, like proper cuff bracelets, stay where you put them.

Then there's a more curious situation when someone can't wear a chain necklace due to the choking sensation. It doesn't matter how loose-fitting, even if it can slip easily over the head. We might not understand the nuances behind it but it's real.

 
The way/how it contacts the neckline is drastically different, almost weightless.
 
My observations are not based on a double-blind scientific experiment. But, these necklaces have shown they don't have the same "strangulating" effect as many others. The way/how it contacts the neckline is drastically different, almost weightless. It's not obtrusive or unwelcome, surprising and delighting more than a few people.

As for why it's OK when other necklaces or necklace styles aren't? Doubtful it's great salesmanship. Maybe it's a subliminal or subconscious suggestion? Might be a placebo, who's to say? On the baseline its structural specs - thickness, width, twist pattern - give it a unique feel, springiness, and appearance.

Size matters though smaller seems better, i.e. like a choker. Being a somewhat rigid structure, it doesn't drape and conform like a chain. It can be bent and shaped to be form-fitting but unless it's on a mannequin it will shift about on a person.

At a show, one of these necklaces didn't have a clasp installed...or was it foretold? While I was harvesting one from another piece the customer requested no clasp because it would be too restrictive. In any case, there will be a dainty hook clasp unless told otherwise.

You'll find a curated selection here that highlights many possibilities. Design your own and it will be ready quickly. Or "test drive" one during a show. None have come back yet.


Posted by M: November 2, 2024


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