Station chain necklaces and bracelets are all the rage at the moment and it's no wonder. They look lightweight, add interest to any outfit and look great worn as a single chain or layered with outher thicknesses of chain.
But what is a "Station" chain necklace?
Station Chains
A station chain is a length of fine chain with decorations like balls or stars, stones like diamonds or CZ's or hanging charms spaced at intervals along the length of the chain - just like station along a train track!
The chain used in station chains are often fine and this serves to highlight the 'stations'.
Station Necklaces and Bracelets
Rolo and Cylinder Link Station Necklace
A 'station' necklace or bracelet is a fine addition to your jewellery collection and suits both everyday wear as well as adding an elegant touch to a special occasions.
A diamond station necklace epitomises a luxury station necklace. Worn high on the décolleté they gemstones will catch the light beautifully as you move, worn long (or even doubled up) exudes elegance.
Sometimes referred to as "diamond by the yard" these necklaces could once be cut to any desired length and were literally sold by the yard.
9ct Yellow Gold Station Necklace
Rose gold or yellow gold Station necklaces can feature little gold balls, round diamonds or different gemstones along the length of the chain. There are also many designs in sterling silver and they make a perfect design for a white gold necklace.
But they aren't just available as pendant necklaces! Station bracelets and anklets have also become best sellers in many jewellers.
Silver Oval Moon Station Bracelet
Diamond Station Necklaces
9ct Gold Diamond Station Necklace
Which ever the design, they offer an elegant look whether in plain metal for an everyday piece or embellished with precious stones such as a diamond station necklace. Pearl station necklaces are particularly popular.
A dainty diamond necklace looks exquisite for a formal event and is a worthy addition to any beautiful necklace collection.
Pearl Station Chain Jewellery
Station Chain Jewellery with Charm Dangles
There is a wide selection of station chain jewellery available with new arrivals like station chains with dangly stars, or crescent moon charms. As the chains used in station chain jewellery is often fine the price can be kept down and this makes them a perfect gift option.
Styling a Station Necklace
Silver CZ Station Necklace with CZ Heart
The design of station necklaces mean they look delicate and feminine. An attractive look is to layer a station necklace with other, longer necklaces. There are various lengths available in the necklace chains meaning achieving a perfect fit for women of different sizes is no issue.
A great choice for a perfect gift is a station bracelet which can, likewise, can be worn stacked with other bracelets, depending on personal style.
To Sum Up ...
Mary Berry Pearl Station Necklace
To summarise, in our opinion, a station necklace or bracelet offers instant appeal and is a perfect addition to any jewellery box. The simple design makes a very pretty necklace for day wear or formal wear. The difficult bit is choosing which design to go for as a start to your collection of station necklaces!
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