22 KT Thai Baht Chain With 22 Faceted Garnets

This is a stunning necklace from Thailand in 22 karat gold, more formally known as Baht Gold. (not to be confused with the currency baht). 22 kt gold is 91.6% pure, making it only 8.4% away from being pure gold. That is the reason a lot of people in Thailand choose to wear gold Baht chain to hedge their investment as opposed to cash since Baht chain can be purchased in pure gold. This is very foolhardy since the chain can be pulled from the neck of the wearer in Thailand or it can break and get lost since pure gold is too soft for everyday wear. However, this necklace has enough alloys mixed with the gold to make it strong enough to securely hold the gemstones and endure daily wear. This lovely necklace is 17.5" in length and meant to be worn choker-style close to the neck. It can also be doubled up and worn as a bracelet. The faceted garnets shimmer and shine like a chandelier in any light whether it be led, incandescent, but especially in sunlight. Each garnet gem section is .075" with 3 gold rings between each of the 22 sections. Garnet is traditionally the birthstone for January. However, garnets are linked to love, passion and transformation making them a gem of deep meaning. Being associated with the root chakra, it is well known for its grounding properties and believed to enhance vitality, courage and strength. The necklace will come to you in a hinged velvet box worthy of gift-giving.