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Choosing the Perfect Gold Chain Necklace

Gold jewelry is in many ways used as a status symbol. It may be a symbol of one's allegiance to a group, a lover's promise of everlasting love, wealth and luxurious lifestyle, and even fashion expertise. Choosing a piece of gold jewelry entails attention and consideration most especially when choosing a gold chain necklace because it is one of the easily noticed jewelry a person is wearing.

Gold necklaces are very popular fashion accessories and gifts for both men and women so make sure to get the right one for your outfit or loved one. Below are a few tips on scoring a perfect ten with your gold chain necklace pick.

Match the size of the chain to the wearer's gender and style. A gold chain necklace for women's evening or formal wear are usually thinner and are paired with a pendant. However, those who want to wear something for casual wear just to jazz up an outfit may opt for the longer and thicker chains. Men usually wear chains if thicker width. Some layer different chain lengths and width to achieve the grand and luxuries hip-hop look of rappers and artists.

Choose the right type of design by browsing different chain patterns. Some have the classic thin look that is popular with women such as the circular, square, rectangular and diamond links. A lot of styles are derived from these link shapes. Men's gold chain necklace designs have chunkier and edgier patterns such as rope, snake, curb, and solid chain links to match the stature of the person wearing it.

Decide on the type of metal you are going to pick. It is easier to choose pure gold necklaces for women than those for men. Women's necklaces are thinner and are usually worn during special occasions therefore they are less exposed to the stresses of everyday wear and use. Since gold is naturally a soft metal, getting 24k chains for men is not advisable.

The thicker chains are usually alloys of gold with stronger metals such as silver, copper, nickel, or zinc. For those who are price conscious, you may want to get a gold plated necklace since it is cheaper. Gold plated necklaces are made of a different metal than gold but are plated with pure gold to make it look like the real thing.

Gold has different colors so it is also good to be aware of the different types of gold to widen your choices. Yellow gold is the most common and the other types are usually alloys of gold. White gold is a mixture of pure gold with another white metal such as platinum, silver or palladium.

There are also other varieties such as rose gold which has a slight pinkish tint, green gold that has a greenish cast, and red gold that has a red tint that is similar to copper. Black gold, purple gold and blue gold are also available alloys of pure gold. Different colors of gold may be incorporated in just one gold chain necklace so it really is good to be aware of the different types.

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Where can I find a designed red and gold ribbon for invitations?

I've been having a difficult time finding a place that carries a red and gold colored ribbon that has patterns on it that would accentuate wedding invitations such that they look quite expensive. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I would second the first answer about checking with Michael's. Also try Hobby Lobby and Hancock Fabrics. You can shop online at www.hancockfabrics.com and order from their website, but I don't think Hobby Lobby's website is set up the same way.

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