Advice on what to get for a dainty everyday necklace?

[twentyfive]

First of all, I'm brand new around here so HIIIIIIIIII!

How are you doing? I hope you guys can help me suggest an everyday necklace with a fairly dainty thin chain (with the length of 16" would be perfect) and a pretty pendant that basically screams "I may be small but I make a statement". But that's not all, I want something that could survive if you know what I mean, it could handle the sun, the water (I swim) etc. My maximum budget is $300 (but I can make an exception of $400 if it's worth it ).

 

[Kitsunegrl]

Are you looking at gold or silver?
I like Tiffany's for everyday necklace; even if the chain seems dainty, it is pretty sturdy.

I suggest mini-bean, floating heart, the Picasso dove or one of the silver keys.
I have the mini-bean in gold and it really is a terrific piece.

Let us know what you decide!

 

[twentyfive]

I'm a big fan of Tiffany's but I'm not entirely sure about the silver since I play tennis and I swim so I'm afraid the sweat and the water would damage the necklace badly. Other brands beside Tiffany's suggested?

 

[couturequeen]

I would do a non-Tiffany white gold diamonds by the yard necklace. Very dainty and feminine.

 

[laurens714]

Where do you live? If you live in LA, I can suggest a local place to check out...

 

[twentyfive]

Sorry I don't but does the shop have a website? I can buy online

 

[laurens714]

Unfortunately they dont have a website, or rather no option to shop or buy on their website...

 

[ame]

How about any of these?
http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=2&ItemID=26039

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=3&ItemID=25978

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=3&ItemID=25865

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=4&ItemID=25737

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=4&ItemID=25732

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=8&ItemID=25155

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=8&ItemID=25144

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=10&ItemID=25041

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=13&ItemID=24531

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=15&ItemID=24240

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=15&ItemID=24151

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=20&ItemID=23292

http://www.ylang23.com/shop_prodDetail.cfm?ShopBy=Price&Price=150&CurrentPage=26&ItemID=20418

http://www.dogeared.com/eat-pray-love-i-deserve-something-beautiful-silver-lotus-petal-necklace


Or this site?
http://www.dogeared.com/multitag/necklaces/16-inch

Or just check out etsy...for hours on end. lol

 

[Kitsunegrl]

Go for gold if you are active.

 

[Stophle]

What sort of pendants do you like?

Do you want something like an initial pendant, something that sparkles, something modern, something antique looking?

 

[lily25]

Go for gold if you are active.

Why is that? I thought the skin tone (warm/cold) usually is the factor to choose gold vs silver toned jewelery.

 

[foxytnns]

My boyfriend got me a necklace almost identical to the one in the link below and I wear it 24/7. It's perfect because it's dainty and sparkles enough on its own, but it's also small enough that i can layer it with other necklaces. I love it!

http://www.benbridge.com/product.php?productid=10642&cat=12&page=1

 

[Kitsunegrl]

^I suggest gold because the OP was concerned about swimming and stuff. I've worn gold jewelry for years in the pools & beaches without any concern, but I have seen silver get pitted from the chemicals.
I've worn both white and yellow gold without detriment, so you still have choice of color.

 

[Stephanie*]

^Ive had issues with silver, its higher maintenance than gold

 

[twentyfive]

Thanks those who posted the links! I'll check out all of them!!!

@Stophle: I'm looking for something modern looking, a pendant which is actually something in real life - lol I don't know if I even make sense (fleur de lis, peace sign, etc).