Chains make fashion a bold statement. From thin, delicate chains to chunky, bold ones, you will find the perfect chain for your outfit at Max and Chloe. Chains give another dimension to any outfit. They draw the eye and bring confidence to the wearer. Try a chain necklace with a casual or more formal outfit and feel the difference. Dream big and wear chain jewelry. There’s no quicker way to grab attention and show the world the confident girl you really are.

For a loud declaration of confidence, try the CC Skye Thin Chain Necklace. While the thin chain section seems withdrawn, the white and gold chain bottom is sure to catch everyone’s eye. Make a bold statement with the Deborah Grivas Designs Matte Black Mixed Chain Layered Necklace. The mix of onyx and matte black links makes for a dramatic entrance.

Looking for a delicate touch to an evening dress? Try the Deborah Grivas Designs Marquis Gold Chain. With soft links, this chain is perfect for a cute little dress or longer frock. Slip on the Deborah Grivas Designs Gold Chain Necklace as an alternative that is a bit bolder. Its stronger links make the necklace a bit flashier. For a fun and fresh chain look, accessorize with the Gorjana Gold G Ring Necklace. The necklace is unique and interesting, which will draw attention your way.

Not a fan of necklaces? Try the Lisa Stewart Chain Cuff. This cuff is very distinct and unique looking. Worn with a party dress, it is a wonderful contrast to delicate cuffs and bracelets and will make you look quite fierce.

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Old-fashioned jewelry is timeless. Whether worn with a mini and t-shirt or an evening gown, antique looks can look great with any outfit. Because we don’t want you to take all of your grandmother’s prized jewelry, we’ve come up with some of our own that has the same vintage feel of grandma’s jewelry, only more modern.

1. The Jill Jacobson Gold Heart Locket looks like an old treasure. This vintage-y find will look great with everything. Created in an old-fashioned style, this locket is unlike any modern jewelry you may have in your jewelry box.

2. Melinda Maria Concave Teardrop Earrings are fun and vibrant. Although you may not enjoy other chunky, old-looking jewelry, these earrings were perfect yesterday, even better today and amazing tomorrow; regardless what you wear and when you wear it, these are timeless and eye-catching.

3. The Arena CPH Kamille Gold Flower Pendant Necklace is delicate and feminine. Unlike many vintage necklaces, this one is a bit more modern in appearance and has a weightless appearance. Try pairing it with a soft, flowy dress for a summery look that is spectacular.

4. The Tracy Matthews Gold Open Kasmir Bracelet is traditional and elegant. This bracelet is a great addition to any formal occasion.

5. Jill Jacobson Large Collage Hoop Earrings are ornate and fresh. These have an older feel, making you reminisce about grandma’s homemade recipes and family gatherings. She won’t even mind that you copied her style because you will look elegant in these vintage finds.

6. Arena CPH Nanet White Agate Earrings are romantic and delicate. With such a traditional and clean feel, these earrings look as if they could be passed on from generation to generation. No one will be able to tell the difference between family heirloom earrings and these modern ones!

7. The Jill Jacobson Modern Filigree Cuff has such a vintage appearance that you will feel more mature and sophisticated than your years show. Wear the cuff with jeans and a blouse for a casual feel, or dress up a simple dress for an outstanding outfit.

8. The Jill Jacobson Large Onyx Cabochon Ring is a bold, classic addition to any apparel. Worn with a cocktail dress, this ring is sure to turn heads. In any environment, this ring will have you feeling inspired and classy like fashion icons of the past.

9. CC Skye Vintage Inspired Cocktail Rings are a lot like grandma’s favorite chunky rings. These come in two color choices, Clear and Brown Topaz, so you are sure to find the one for you. Wear them with anything and everything for a vintage and fun look.

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The appeal of gold jewelry is split between its intriguing history and promising future. It was one of the first metals and elements to be discovered, and in ancient Egypt, Africa, and Asia the amount of gold royalty wore was indicative of their power. Now the gold standard is used to set the world’s currency system, and it seems as if gold jewelry is everywhere in a variety of colors.

So what’s the difference between yellow, white, and that gorgeous soft shade of rose gold? What exactly is a karat? Why is a 24K ring much more expensive than a 10k pair of gold hoops? Gold plated, gold filled, gold vermeil, solid gold…which one is going to last the longest and which one is perfect for me?

Karats

Karats describe the exact proportion of pure gold to other metals. It’s like the metric system for gold.

24k – pure gold, 24 parts gold.
18k – 75% pure gold – there are 18 parts gold to 6 parts of another metal or alloy
14k – 58.3% pure gold – there are 14 parts gold to 10 parts of another metal or alloy
10k – 41.7% pure gold – there are 10 parts gold to 14 parts of another metal or alloy

24k gold is the softest and purest type of gold you can find. It’s so soft that it’s far too delicate for the everyday use we subject our jewelry to. There are 24k yellow gold plated jewelry designs like the Leila Square Pendant and Ribbed Enamel rings that incorporate the delicate material beautifully.

Did you know 10k gold is the lowest karat designation for gold jewelry to be accepted as gold jewelry in the United States? Yet solid 10k yellow gold jewelry – the gold isn’t plated or filled – can be more expensive than jewelry with more karats of gold. For example, the value of Rebecca Norman’s pair of Large Yellow Gold Diamond Hoops isn’t solely impacted by its diamond accents; the solid 10k yellow gold hoops have increased its worth. Since 10k gold has the lowest proportion of pure gold, it’s not as soft as other karats of gold, but it’s sturdier, which opens up the possibility for the jewelry to be made with solid 10k gold.

Technique

The number of karats of gold aside, solid gold jewelry is often worth more and priced higher than gold plated, gold filled and gold vermeil jewelry. Gold plated metals contain a very thin layer of gold over metals like silver or copper. Since 24K gold is the softest and most delicate gold, it’s often applied to jewelry through the gold plating technique to protect its purity. Gold plating is a popular choice for 18k and 14k gold designs. The CC Skye Gold Bamboo Hoops and Ettika Lace Hamsa Necklace are 2 gorgeous examples of gold plated jewelry at its best. Gold vermeil is gold plated over sterling silver, and it’s stronger and more long-lasting. Look no further than the delicate Rebecca Norman Disk Necklace and the Jennifer Zeuner Kiss Necklace for gold vermeil alternatives.

Gold fill is the most durable option durable because the process involves the bonding of a thick layer of gold with heat and pressure to the surface of a strong base metal. Gold filled jewelry’s bonding is almost 10 times stronger and durable than the bonding used for gold palted and gold vermeil jewelry. The Calico Juno Raspberry Orange Chandelier Earrings and the Sonya Renee Initial Heart Disk are elegant examples of gold filled jewelry you’ll find irresistible.

Color

Gold jewelry actually comes in a variety of colors, but only yellow gold is true to the natural pure state of gold. However, when gold is mixed with other alloys and metals it can come in beautiful colors like white, rose, blue, and green gold that you’ll be hard-pressed to walk away from. The colors are determined by the percentage of each metal alloy that’s mixed with the gold. The karats in gold still apply even as colors change. 18k and 14k white gold have 75% and 58.2% gold respectively, and its color is white because it’s plated with rhodium. The Lata K Blue Sapphire Whimsy Charm Necklace is a beautiful example of an 18k white gold necklace. Rose gold jewelry designs have a dusky pink tone because of the amount of copper in the alloy. The muted colors of the M2 Design Love “V-Hoop” Earrings and GK Designs Large Rose Gold Peace Pendant make these pieces a must have for when you want to soften your look and add a touch of elegance.

Gold is a metal that’s survived the currency systems and fashion styles of many societies over hundreds of years. It’s timeless, classic, and precious. The possibilities today’s jewelry designers have created with a variety of manufacturing techniques promise that gold jewelry will continue to be reinvented for many many years.

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Jennifer Lopez stepped out in Madrid in a beautiful jewel-toned red Dolce & Gabbana dress two weeks ago. What we love about J-Lo’s style is the way she incorporates a little bit of herself and her personality in what she wears, and it shows! Clothes and jewelry that reflect who you are make you look good! Jennifer has perfected a personal style that has as much glam as bling pieces, and the mix looks effortless for her because it goes with her personality and musical background. She remains a chart-topping lady of hip-hop, R&B, and pop to this day, and her wardrobe shows that spunky side of her.

Take a cue from J-Lo and up your outfit’s glamour with cute silver hoop earrings like Arena CPH’s Silver Lona Hoops. No outfit is complete this season without a piece of jewelry that’s been personalized. It’s your way of wearing your name or initials or a word of personal value, and with so many options at Max & Chloe in our Personalized Jewelry corner, you can choose the one that’s really you. Christie Martin’s Old English Initial Necklace has your letter of choice in elegant sterling silver script you’ll love. Christie Martin’s Sterling Silver Grafitti Name Plate has the hip-hop vibe Jennifer Lopez rocks, and it can be yours too!

Jennifer isn’t afraid to mix and match different silver cuffs and bracelets for a cool combination, and you shouldn’t be either. Try Blu’s Diamond cutout Silver Cuff Bracelet and Textured Bangle, and at these retail prices, you can even mix it up by wearing multiple ones of each. Tracy Matthews’ unusual Silver Square Bangles set would be a perfect addition to your outfit, and they’ll definitely make onlookers do a double-take at your entire ensemble. And don’t forget a fabulous cocktail ring as the cherry on top of the sundae. CC Skye’s Vintage Inspired Cocktail Rings are eye-catching and alluring enough that they’ll steal the show, and the Kenneth Jay Lane Black Dome Ring’s Austrian crystal accent will dazzle everyone. You’ll be ready for anything when you step out oozing as much confidence, personal style and charm as Jennifer Lopez in jewelry that showcases the real you.

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The classic cuff is an essential wardrobe staple of stylish women who dress to impress. Worn alone or mixed with other bracelets, the statement a cuff bracelet makes is one that is undeniably charming and alluring. We carry a variety of cuff bracelets that are elegant with exciting accents and jewels. Each of these cuff bracelets has a twist on the classic form of the cuff, and although someone once said change isn’t good, they clearly did not encounter stunning cuff bracelets like these.

The Kenneth Jay Lane Single Pyramid Cuff, available in either gold or silver, delivers the designer’s penchant of a stunning, eye-catching design with flair. A raised pyramid accent makes these sterling silver and 18k gold cuffs sensational. The four gold ball studs on the 18k gold-plated CC Skye Gold Ball Stud Cuff takes the theme of raised accents, and embellishes it with style! Rebecca Norman’s Bubble Cuff is an exotic cuff bracelet that will garner attention wherever you go. The open bubble design is bracketed by 5 gorgeous gems, and the unique combination of 18k yellow gold over sterling silver makes this a stunning addition to any outfit.

R.J. Graziano Multi Stone Petite Cuff’s sale price makes this beautiful cuff something you can’t resist. The gold plated hammered cuff with blue, red and green gemstones has a vintage feel to it that makes it perfect when mixed with other jewelry, flowy dresses, and cool fabrics. Tracy Matthews’ Small Criss Cross Cuff features an all-over criss cross design on the surface and interior of this gold cuff bracelet. The bracelet looks sensational when it’s paired with other gold pieces, and it’s a bracelet that makes the transition from daytime to nighttime effortlessly. The embellishment of coral stones and freshwater pearls on Ishraya’s Nizam Wood Cuff lends the bracelet a hip ethnic style that makes it fun to mix and match with other pieces. Blu’s Gold Studded Cuff is adds even more versatility to the mix with its edgy chic quality. The textured gold cuff has embellished pyramids that are an unexpected fun twist.

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