2 things to consider before buying a perfume necklace

Perfume necklaces, also known as ‘perfume pendants’ and ‘aromatherapy necklaces’, have displayed huge popularity between man and woman, young and old alike. This is due to the fact that it has the added capability of diffusing scent, which is really a novel idea, compared to a simple piece of jewellery. People are generally self-conscious creatures; they want to look good in front of others, and when taken to another level, smell good in a crowd. By wearing a perfume necklace, anybody will be able to achieve the two objectives. Before you decide to make an impulse purchase, check out the following two considerations.

a) Design, style and material of a perfume necklace

A perfume necklace, as the name suggests, is a piece of ornament meant to adorn your body and decorate your clothes. Hence, to suit everyone’s desire, there are various designs and styles for your choosing.

-   A very common type is a pendant crafted into different shapes, for instance Celtic crosses, hearts and stars. The piece is usually made of sterling silver and pewter, which is sold at very affordable rates in an accessory shop. If you like an elegant look, perfume necklaces made of metallic materials are probably your first choice on the list. For those who prefer a more exotic feel, there are also pendants created using clay and hung over a simple cotton cord. This batch is significantly less costly and allows anyone to be part of the perfume necklace gang.

-   Aside from pendants, there are also perfume necklaces which are simply glass bottles and vials filled with perfume and essential oils. These miniature bottles and vials either have a simple elegance or vintage air to them, depending on the complexity in the design. The only problem is that they are being made from glass, which means extra care is required when you store them so that they will not break due to accidental dropping.

-   Another type is simple, thick necklaces which have no pendants or bottles attached to them. These only consist of a chain with a huge surface area, so that scent diffusers can be integrated within the chains. This category is also commonly used for aromatherapy.

b) Methods of diffusing scent from the perfume necklace

Other than shapes and designs, you should also have an idea of how a perfume necklace diffuses scent. Some of them are coated with the fragrance during the manufacturing process and the aroma may become less sharp or even completely lost over extended periods.

-   For perfume necklaces which can be opened, an absorbent pad is placed inside. The pad will be dipped with a few drops of perfumes or essential oils and is in charge of diffusing the scent. The beauty of it is that if you ever wish to change to a different scent, the absorbent pads are easily replaceable and available for sale in stores.

-   Perfume necklaces with bottles and vials are able to hold a small volume of perfume. The caps can actually be removed and allow you to refill the perfume easily and conveniently.

-    Certain pendants are made of ceramic, and their surfaces can act as absorbents for the perfume and essential oils. The scent is then released with the aid of your own body heat as you move around.

As novel as the concept of perfume necklaces is, anyone who is fond of sweet scents can easily get hold of one of them. All you have to do is to have a desired design and budget in mind and start exploring the stores near you today!