Dove Necklace: Lovely and Sweet

Sweet and graceful, the dove necklace is a beautiful gift. Give it to celebrate peace!

 

The gentle coo of a dove is a familiar, peaceful sound. It is associated with love and comfort. A maternal sound—the dove cooing to her young—and a loving sound, as she gently coos to her mate. Historically, doves are associated with peace. In Genesis, when the world was flooded, Noah sent a dove out of the window of the ark, to see if she could find dry land. She returned with an olive sprig in her mouth, which let Noah know that the waters had abated. This dove returned to Noah with a token of hope—an olive branch. He knew that the waters had subsided enough that he could soon land the ark.

When Jesus stepped into the Jordan River to be baptized, John heard a voice from heaven, and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus as a dove. A dove necklace is a very appropriate gift to give a Christian, with its connection to the Holy Spirit. It is a reminder that the Holy Spirit is always with the person and always loves the person.

However, it can be given to anyone—as it does not have to be given with distinct spiritual significance. It is also associated with peace. As an emblem of peace, the dove necklace can be given to any person. The bird is gentle and sweet, gracious and peaceful. The dove can be seated or flying--or pictured with a sprig of an olive branch in her beak. There is a golden dove necklace, shaped like the bird, with the word PEACE engraved inside the outline of the bird.

The dove necklace can be set in silver or gold—or dazzle in bright, shining white. Popular styles involve precious metals that have been worked into the outline of the bird. The surface of the metal can be smooth or diamond-cut to make it stand out and sparkle. These outlined versions are sometimes found highlighted with diamonds—or more affordable Swarovski crystals, rhinestones or cubic zirconia. The dove necklace is also available in solid form, made of sterling silver, 14 kt. gold, or more affordable elements such as olive wood, white ceramic porcelain or metals with silver or gold tone. I have seen beautiful, simple ones carved from Jerusalem olive wood.

You can find a cute, sweet one with a delicate pendant—or a bigger, bolder one—depending on your tastes. Some birds come attached to the necklace chain; others come in the form of a pendant that can fit on a variety of jewelry chains. I have seen some birds that double as a pin or a pendant. Some of the larger varieties of pendants look lovely with a leather cord or held by a sturdy ribbon. Many options await you, as you seek to find a beautiful dove necklace for yourself--or to give one as a gift. It is a fun gift for a friend, a mother, daughter, grandmother, or niece.