Over many years the tradition of exchanging meaningful items with your friends has increased twofold. Sometimes it is in appreciation of your friend being there for you through “thick and thin”. There is a huge market for friendship jewellery and manufacturers are now ignoring this development in the market. Best friend bracelets still seem to be the most popular type of friendship jewellery with best friend necklaces coming in at a very close second.

Normally best friend jewellery is made from beads and friends can even spend the afternoon together making jewellery for one another. The materials are widely available from arts and crafts shops and this makes an excellent and interesting pastime. There are also pattern books available for sale which detail the different patterns
to try and the meanings of each pattern.

Best friend necklaces tend to be a little different from other friendship jewellery. Many of the necklaces come in two symmetrical halves. The idea behind them is that you keep one half and give the other half to your best friend. The theory behind this is nice as it suggests that you are two halves of the one entity. Friendship necklaces can be used for platonic friends and romantic couples. If you are thinking of getting a necklace for yourself and your friend you could be helping those less fortunate than yourself. Many leading charities now produce friendship necklaces for sale. Buying one of these means you are giving to a good cause and affirming your friendship. The Wildlife Association has a particularly eye-catching pendant of a dolphin that would make a lovely gift for any occasion.