The Story Behind Key Necklaces

A key necklace can be considered a key to a person’s heart. However, there’s much more to this style of jewellery than the main romantic dimension. The key represents a tool that unlocks doors: doors to new experiences, relationships, and a new beginning. A new life. Key necklaces represent this new opening. Here you will learn about the importance of this popular, but often overlooked style of jewellery.

They Carry a Message

Key necklaces have been a popular choice of jewellery for over a decade. Though that they may be difficult to pin down, owing to the seasonal character of their demand. When it comes to purchasing key necklaces, the key factor is the intent of the buyer. The key selling point of owning or gifting a key necklace is the message that the person wishes to communicate with it. Wearing a key necklace is about sending a message to the wearer, to loved ones and to the world at large.

The expression, wearing ‘your heart on your sleeve’ is ironically best captured by a form of jewellery that hangs closer to your heart. The key necklace, in addition to the sense of style, depending on the quality and design of the jewellery, that the wearer is able to showcase, is also about standing for something. Whether it is love, freedom, hope or the start of something new.

Key necklaces come in a variety of styles, and designs, including customization options; in addition to their beauty and value, are symbolic in nature. They communicate the wearer’s, or the giver’s intentions: from their cherished beliefs to hopes and dreams.

Their Symbolism

Keys are symbolic. In virtually any culture, keys are often recognized as instruments whose significance goes beyond than their functional use. From the Keys of St. Peter to the Kingdom of Heaven; to the handing of the keys of the Synagogue to women in labour to facilitate delivery, which is practised among Ashkenazi Jews; keys are also viewed as symbols of purity in Medieval European cultures. The deeper powers of the key is well acknowledged. On a darker note, there are the infamous skeleton keys (or passe key), which are believed to open the locks to all doors. As one can imagine, there is something very mysterious but highly interesting about keys. Hence the idea of transmitting their symbolism into something wearable and precious.

Keys, above all symbolism freedom. To have the keys to the door, to the keys to the treasure chest in tales of pirates, to the key that is able to set the imprisoned free. The word ‘key’, and what it signifies in life, is wonderfully captured in the design of key necklaces. Considered also as a sign of good luck: for with a key necklace around your neck, no door is closed.

The Start of Something New

Key necklaces are tokens that prepare the wearer for what awaits them in the future. Like keys that open doors to new places, key necklaces are a great choice of jewellery to set the wearer onward to a new stage in his life. Whether it is the start of a new relationship, where the ‘key’ communicates your desire to give the recipient the keys to your heart. Or maybe it communicates hope for someone who is starting something new in life: upon graduation, at the start of a new occupation, etc. Or maybe it is the start of a new journey: a loved one who is about to travel to a foreign land, and a key necklace as a special gift, is a sign for the bond to hold strong and firm. Key necklaces carry the ability to tie two persons powerfully together. For despite the divergent paths that two individuals might take, the joys of what awaits him in the future, are held together tightly by what the key necklace symbolizes.

Key Necklaces and Precious Stones

Whilst key necklaces might seem like a step down from other luxurious jewellery options. However, don't think key necklaces are the lesser alternative. If you’re looking for luxury and style, and the aim of communicating a message of significance, key necklaces with precious stones are the way to go.

In terms of precious metals, depending on the bespoke options, key necklaces can be made from rose, white and yellow gold options., along with a number of choices in precious stones. If you wish to communicate a sense of luxury and hope, maybe a diamond white gold key necklace is the choice for you. Placed in a wonderful white gold necklace embellished with GIA-certified diamonds, will grab the attention of any.

Or maybe you prefer a more coloured option. Here precious stones like sapphires may be the right choice for you. The blue sapphire rose gold key necklace vortex is an unbeatable option that comes with elegance and the sophistication of the design is that matched by its competitive price. If you want to combine luxury with a message, then with key necklaces you will not go wrong.

Gifting Key Necklaces

Weddings, engagements, and other grand occasions come and go. And with it the need to go big with the choice of gifts if the jewellery is your chosen option. In the meantime, however, there is no shortage of moments to celebrate the joys of family, friendship and brotherhood. What better way to make our loved ones feel happy and special on those special occasions than with a gift that communicates your true feelings?

Mother’s Day

What better way to show your appreciation for her with a special gift that communicates love and appreciation? Key necklaces are a great way to say thank you to one of the most important persons in your life. Put her smile on her face with a beautiful gift option.

Your Friend’s 21^st Birthday

This is a key moment in a person’s life. As they enter a new stage in their journey. A great way to motivate and inspire the young person is with a gift that communicates this. Key necklaces are gifts that are tailor-made to communicate this positive intention.

Anniversary

The anniversary of someone special and you’re looking for the right gift option. Whilst there are countless jewellery alternatives to choose from, a key necklace is a wonderful choice. As it combines the promises and joy that an anniversary is supposed to represent and provides hope for what is to come.

Arguably the best part about going for key necklace jewellery is that they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. With choices that are able to meet the lifestyle, age, and interests of the wearer. Made to suit the expectations of a special someone, or to communicate your beliefs to the world, key necklaces are an elegant but interesting option.

Damian Sylvester

Is the Lead Content Developer and Digital Marketer for Brilliyond Jewellery, with a keen interest in the gemstone industry and business development. His posts focus on educating readers on jewelry industry, precious stones. With his academic background in business and professional writing, he brings an analytical approach to developing content writing. His posts adopt a historical approach to the given subject, and combines them with the latest trends in the industry and the business environment. From buying guides, to the histories of precious stones, to exotic topics which most readers are yet to learn about. The reader stands to benefit from both perspectives: as the content is aimed towards buyers, jewellery enthusiasts, and those involved in the business side of the jewellery industry.