If choosing a chain length for your pendant is a problem...

[risingsun]

I just had an adjustable chain put on my pendant. I never knew these even existed until today. Sometimes I want to wear my pendant in the hollow of my neck and other times, lower--to accomodate diifferent necklines. I thought of having an extra jump link put into the chain, but found this solution. I thought tihis might be helpful to others with the chain "dillemma."

 

[risingsun]

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[risingsun]

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[risingsun]

Pendant worn higher on neck:

 

[risingsun]

Pendant worn lower: HTH

 

[Rock Candy]

That''s a FANTASTIC chain solution! It slides, right? Thanks for posting it!

 

[risingsun]

Date: 8/28/2007 9:18:06 PM
Author: Rock Candy
That''s a FANTASTIC chain solution! It slides, right? Thanks for posting it!

Yes, the chain slides. The bit of chain with the heart gets longer as you shorten the length.

 

[FireGoddess]

That is so cool! I had no idea these existed either.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Whoa, news to me--and what a great idea! Glad you found your pendant today!! (but it''s SOOO sparkly, like a beacon, doubt you could have missed it).

cheers--Sharon

 

[lyra]

That''s such a great idea. Fashion jewellery has had adjustable chains forever, it''s about time we start seeing some of that in higher end chains. Awesome!

 

[Sundial]

That is such a terrific idea!!! I really need to get one of those. And thanks for posting these pictures for us!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very cool!

 

[ladyciel]

ooooh, and I bet that heart and extra chain helps keep the clasp in the back where it belongs! My chains ALWAYS spin and it drives me batty....

 

[justjulia]

Date: 8/29/2007 9:03:47 AM
Author: ladyciel
ooooh, and I bet that heart and extra chain helps keep the clasp in the back where it belongs! My chains ALWAYS spin and it drives me batty....

Excellent point--this is great! ''Need that! Thanks for showing...

 

[nessvan12]

Thanks for sharing! I always want to wear my pendants at different lengths too! I''ll have to look into it.

 

[Nicki]

So how exactly does this work? Is there a mechanism inside the ball to keep the chain from sliding back through?

 

[poshpepper]

Date: 8/29/2007 11:09:36 AM
Author: Nicki
So how exactly does this work? Is there a mechanism inside the ball to keep the chain from sliding back through?

Ah, that was my question too!!!!


I really like the idea, it looks like the perfect chain to have...

Also, if you dont mind me asking, where did you get it?

Thanks!!!

 

[risingsun]

The chain and heart on the back does tend to keep the pendant centered. I believe that the ball holds the chain in place by friction, but I''m not sure. I''ve only had it for a day, but the chain length seems to stay in place--no slippage. To shorten it, you hold onto the ball and gently pull the heart. To lengthen it, hold the ball and gently pull the chain. The chain was originally 22" long. I decided on the longest point I would wear the pendant and had the jeweler cut 4" off the chain. If this is too long, I''ll take it back for a trim. I have to see how it looks with my necklines. I bought it at Christopher William Jewelers in Weyers Cave, VA.

 

[musey]

I LOVE it! I want one!

 

[snlee]

That is very cool!

 

[Rock Candy]

I had to come back and take a second look at that wonderful chain. Is there a name for it? I want to check it out locally.

 

[risingsun]

On my receipt, it's just written up as a 22" adj box chain.

 

[SuzyQZ]

Found something similar at Sam's club.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=343383&pCatg=7884


and another one here

http://www.jewelbasket.com/jbls3104-5.html


in yellow gold here

http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20070322110615&COMMAND=detail


and in cable style links instead of box style

http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20061108073205&COMMAND=detail

 

[Rock Candy]

Date: 8/29/2007 8:57:34 PM
Author: SuzyQZ
Found something similar at Sam''s club.


http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=343383&pCatg=7884



and another one here


http://www.jewelbasket.com/jbls3104-5.html



in yellow gold here


http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20070322110615&COMMAND=detail



and in cable style links instead of box style


http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20061108073205&COMMAND=detail

Thanks SuzyQZ

 

[poshpepper]

Date: 8/29/2007 8:57:34 PM
Author: SuzyQZ
Found something similar at Sam's club.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=343383&pCatg=7884


and another one here

http://www.jewelbasket.com/jbls3104-5.html


in yellow gold here

http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20070322110615&COMMAND=detail


and in cable style links instead of box style

http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20061108073205&COMMAND=detail

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

risingsun -- I love your chain, thanks for letting me know where your purchased it!

 

[Linda W]

Thank you!!!!! I really so need one of those chains!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda

 

[SuzyQZ]

Date: 8/29/2007 8:57:34 PM
Author: SuzyQZ
Found something similar at Sam's club.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=343383&pCatg=7884


and another one here

http://www.jewelbasket.com/jbls3104-5.html


in yellow gold here

http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20070322110615&COMMAND=detail


and in cable style links instead of box style

http://www.pearloasis.com/catalognew.cgi?IDNUM=20061108073205&COMMAND=detail

Hmmm... Those last two links aren't working today. They worked fine yesterday. Seems like they changed the website.

Maybe you ladies ordered so many of those adjustable chains that they are sold out and they thought "We better get rid of that link pronto!!"

Anyway, the Pearl Oasis links don't work anymore, but the first two still do. Until they sell out!

ETA: Oh No

Now the Sam's club link pulls up a blank! What's going on???

 

[SuzyQZ]

Okay, I feel the need to redeem myself since my links stopped working.

Here is a vendor that has 12 different styles to choose from...

http://www.jewelbasket.com/14k-gold-necklaces-adjustable.html

Hopefully the link will continue working for at least a day or two.


Also you can go to Amazon.com and under the "Jewelry & Watches" section do a search for "adjustable gold chain" and a bunch of different styles come up.

 

[Linda W]

Thank you SQ,

I need a heavier chain for my pendant. I see the link you sent has a heavier WG one, I get that one would work!!!

Linda

 

[Linda W]

Risingsun,

Is your chain a heavy one, so it won''t break easily??

Linda