NurseAnn said:I have a Helen Ficalora necklace and LOVE it. It sees far more wear than all of my other necklaces. The quality is great and I love that you can add to it. Originally I started out with just the letter "A" (my initial) and a dogwood charm with a tiny diamond in it. Then, over time my husband's initial was added. After my son was born my in-laws gave me his initial and last Christmas my sister gave me his birthstone (a ruby). I recently also upgraded the chain from a basic yellow gold chain to Helen's DBTY style (It has bezel set diamonds every 2inches). I love being able to change up how I wear it. Sometimes I layer it, sometimes I wear all of the charms, and other times I wear just my son's charms (letter and birthstone). I also work long 12 hours shifts in a hospital and have children literally TUG on the necklace and have never had issues. When I have another child it will be quite the crowded necklace but I will love it even more.
Here it is the day I first got it
Another picture to give you an idea of thickness
Here's how it looks now: (3 alphabet charms, 1 dogwood, 1 birth jewel on a DBTY chain....all by Helen Ficalora)
NurseAnn said:I have a Helen Ficalora necklace and LOVE it. It sees far more wear than all of my other necklaces. The quality is great and I love that you can add to it. Originally I started out with just the letter "A" (my initial) and a dogwood charm with a tiny diamond in it. Then, over time my husband's initial was added. After my son was born my in-laws gave me his initial and last Christmas my sister gave me his birthstone (a ruby). I recently also upgraded the chain from a basic yellow gold chain to Helen's DBTY style (It has bezel set diamonds every 2inches). I love being able to change up how I wear it. Sometimes I layer it, sometimes I wear all of the charms, and other times I wear just my son's charms (letter and birthstone). I also work long 12 hours shifts in a hospital and have children literally TUG on the necklace and have never had issues. When I have another child it will be quite the crowded necklace but I will love it even more.
Here it is the day I first got it
Another picture to give you an idea of thickness
Here's how it looks now: (3 alphabet charms, 1 dogwood, 1 birth jewel on a DBTY chain....all by Helen Ficalora)
BelleofBaubles said:Another vote for starting a HF family necklace...I got the diamond "love" charm from Bloomies during my pregnancy and once our little one arrived I added a gold one with the number 6 on it (for myself, Hubs, DD, and our 3 furbabies). It goes with a lot of my outfits and I enjoy the layered look of the charms too.
What about the Cartier love necklace with the two rings?
Not a necklace, but I once saw a co-worker's wrist at a meeting, years ago. She was wearing a gold-link charm bracelet, with gold discs. Each disc had her kid's name and birthdate engraved on it. Her husband gave it to her. I thought, and still think, it was the sweetest piece of jewelry I've ever seen. I think Liz Taylor had a similar one from Mike Todd(?)--it's in the book, My Love Affair with Jewelry--I think.
Perhaps you could adapt the disc idea to pendants for a necklace?
I have a chain with 2 Aaron Basha baby shoes - one for each grandchild. DH gave them to me after each was born!
I have a Helen Ficalora necklace and LOVE it. It sees far more wear than all of my other necklaces. The quality is great and I love that you can add to it. Originally I started out with just the letter "A" (my initial) and a dogwood charm with a tiny diamond in it. Then, over time my husband's initial was added. After my son was born my in-laws gave me his initial and last Christmas my sister gave me his birthstone (a ruby). I recently also upgraded the chain from a basic yellow gold chain to Helen's DBTY style (It has bezel set diamonds every 2inches). I love being able to change up how I wear it. Sometimes I layer it, sometimes I wear all of the charms, and other times I wear just my son's charms (letter and birthstone). I also work long 12 hours shifts in a hospital and have children literally TUG on the necklace and have never had issues. When I have another child it will be quite the crowded necklace but I will love it even more.
Here it is the day I first got it
Another picture to give you an idea of thickness
Here's how it looks now: (3 alphabet charms, 1 dogwood, 1 birth jewel on a DBTY chain....all by Helen Ficalora)
Another vote for starting a HF family necklace...I got the diamond "love" charm from Bloomies during my pregnancy and once our little one arrived I added a gold one with the number 6 on it (for myself, Hubs, DD, and our 3 furbabies). It goes with a lot of my outfits and I enjoy the layered look of the charms too.
WOWOWOWOW this is absolutely beautiful!! Is your first chain by HF as well?
I love it! I think I made up my mind!!
I hear that Bloomingdales carries HF have you seen it there?
Elizabethd1012 said:I tried to search for this but I couldn't find too many posts. I am looking to buy a necklace that symbolizes my two kids. I was looking for a Tiffany necklace but I don't see too many that can fit this purpose. Can you guys give me some ideas or share some pictures of your own? TIA!!!