Necklaces / pendants

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Necklaces and pendants together: chokers and bead necklaces, mala, lava necklaces, angel callers (harmony balls) and matching jewellery sets, but also stone pendants on a chain or cord, Trees of Life, angels, crosses, selenite and orgonite. A necklace is chosen for its length as much as for its stone; a pendant shows off a stone, and its chain or cord matter as much as the pendant itself.

A choker sits at around 35 to 40 cm, a short necklace falls towards the collarbone at around 41 to 46 cm, a mid-length style at around 47 to 55 cm, and longer lengths suit sautoirs (long necklaces) and layering. To find the right length, lay a thread where you would like the piece to fall, then measure that thread: rely on the centimetres on the product page rather than on the name.

  • Measure your neck at the base, then decide where the piece should fall.
  • For a pendant, check its height (bail included) and its weight: a heavy stone on a fine chain puts a strain on the links.
  • Look at the material of the chain and the clasp if your skin is sensitive.
  • Soft stones scratch: avoid knocks and rubbing against metal.
  • Store each piece flat or in a pouch, separate from the others, to avoid tangles and scratches.

More pointers in our stone jewellery guide.

Silver-plated or 925 sterling silver

Silver-plated jewellery is metal covered with a thin layer of silver: it is perfectly wearable but wears away with water, sweat and perfumes. 925 sterling silver contains 92.5% silver. Selenite pendants do not tolerate water. Several pendants are sold without a chain: see the cords in our “Jewellery accessories” collection.

What length

Use a piece of thread to measure around your neck, or the length you want. A bead necklace is worn at a length of 42 to 44 cm; a mala is worn long or doubled over. Take your jewellery off before showering and before putting on perfume.

The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.