Mood Necklaces

Introduction:

Mood necklaces are the latest trend in fashion-meets-function jewelry. These necklaces, usually made of metal or glass, change color based on the wearer's body temperature.

The idea is that the necklace will change color to match the wearer's mood, providing a subtle way to communicate how you're feeling. While mood necklaces are definitely a fun accessory, they're not without their drawbacks.

While there is no scientific evidence to support this claim, many people believe that mood necklaces can help manage emotions.

Mood Jewelry is usually sterling silver, silver-plated, rhodium-plated, stainless steel, or magnetic hematite.  Color Changing can also be made from genuine Agate.   The actual mood can be sensitive too if the crystals become disturbed or the mood seal is broken.                          

What do the colors mean on a mood necklace?

Mood necklaces are the latest trend in fashion-meets-function jewelry. These necklaces, usually made of metal or glass, change color based on the wearer's body temperature. The idea is that the necklace will change color to match the wearer's mood, providing a subtle way to communicate how you're feeling. While mood necklaces are definitely a fun accessory, they're not without their drawbacks. For one thing, they're not always accurate; a warm neck can cause the necklace to change color, even if the wearer is perfectly happy. And because they're based on body temperature, they can be affected by weather conditions as well as emotions. But despite their shortcomings, mood necklaces are still a fun way to add a little personality to your outfit. So whether you're looking for a conversation starter or just want to show off your mood, a mood necklace is the perfect accessory.

While there is no scientific evidence to support this claim, many people believe that mood necklaces can help manage emotions. For example, if you're feeling anxious, seeing the necklace turn from green to blue might remind you to take a few deep breaths and relax. Or if you're feeling angry, seeing the necklace turn red might prompt you to take a timeout before responding. Of course, mood necklaces are not a cure-all for emotion management, but they can be a helpful tool for those who are open to using them.

               

What do the colors mean on a mood necklace?

Here is a guide to help you understand the meaning of the different colors on a mood necklace:

1. Red: 

Red is a color that is associated with passion and energy. If your mood necklace is red, it means that you are feeling passionate and energetic.

2. Orange: 

Orange is a color that is associated with happiness and excitement. If your mood necklace is orange, it means that you are feeling happy and excited.

                       

3. Yellow: 

Yellow is a color that is associated with optimism and joy. If your mood necklace is yellow, it means that you are feeling optimistic and joyful.

4. Green: 

Green is a color that is associated with growth and new beginnings. If your mood necklace is green, you feel hopeful and excited about the future.

5. Blue: 

Blue is a color that is associated with calmness and serenity. If your mood necklace is blue, it means that you are feeling calm and relaxed.

                   

History

The idea to use thermosensitive elements in jewelry first arose from the American jeweler Marvin Wernick in 1974 after reading a magazine article about the use of liquid crystal elements in medical thermometers. He found a compound that changed color from black to green, blue, and deep blue in the range of 32–38 °C and in January 1975 developed a technique for using it in necklaces and rings. Sales began in February. Wernick called the jewelry "magical", and his promotional materials claimed that the color of the necklace or ring is an indicator of the warmth of the wearer's character. Since Wernick did not patent the invention, other jewelers adopted the idea and began to produce their thermosensitive jewelry. Soon someone came up with the successful term "mood necklace", which was quickly adopted by all manufacturers, including Wernick.

An important producer of the "mood necklace " was Joshua Reynolds; some sources call him their inventor. Reynolds called the rings "a real biofeedback tool" that allows a person to get additional information about their body. In December 1975 the total value of the rings sold reached $15 million. However, in mid-December, the demand for rings suddenly fell as the market was oversaturated, and companies that did not have time to sell rings suffered losses. After a couple of years, "mood necklace" went out of fashion.

                 

Mood Necklace Care Tips

All costume jewelry will not be as durable as fine jewelry but here are some tips for making it last.

• Mood Jewelry is usually sterling silver, silver-plated, rhodium-plated, stainless steel, or magnetic hematite.  Color Changing can also be made from genuine Agate.   The actual mood can be sensitive too if the crystals become disturbed or the mood seal is broken.
• Mood necklace should be kept dry.  If water gets into the ‘mood’ it can affect the mood-changing qualities and turn the mood part black.  Each mood ring can vary in how it reacts to water so the occasional splash of water may not affect one style but could be another.  To be on the safe side avoid water.  Sterling Silver is the most water-resistant mood jewelry as Silver can only tarnish but the metal will always be preserved (unlike plated jewelry).
• Keep all costume jewelry away from perfumes, lotions, and harsh chemicals.  Remove jewelry when swimming.  Try to keep the jewelry as dry as possible. Always use a soft cloth to dry if it does become wet.

                   

• Sterling Silver mood products are more water resistant than costume mood products.  The odd splash of water is fine but it is safer to remove Sterling Silver jewelry when bathing in case bath products/shampoo seeps into the mood and affects the color-changing qualities. If the silver does become tarnished use a silver polishing cloth to brighten up.  We do not advise soaking in Silver cleaner as this can damage the mood crystals.  Sterling Silver mood products look beautiful and will last due to the durability of real Silver.
• Silver-plated jewelry is affordable and has an attractive appearance. If you perspire a lot this will especially affect silver-plated jewelry as the silver plating can eventually wear away.  Even real silver will tarnish eventually but a silver polishing cloth will remove any light tarnishing. Often children’s mood rings are made from silver plating and mood stone rings.  Silver-plated mood rings are an alternative to real silver and still look beautiful.
• Rhodium-plated jewelry will be more durable than silver-plated items.  Generally, this is stronger and even more shiny so also looks good.  It has a beautiful luster is great as a protective plating and is less likely to tarnish.  Avoid soap and water on this type of metal as it can make the jewelry cloudy. Rhodium plating is often used for band-style mood rings and gives them a good quality appearance.
• If a person has a naturally high acidity in their skin it can produce a black or green discoloration on their finger.  This can occur even if wearing real gold or silver jewelry and especially during hot humid weather conditions.  This is caused by oxidation and this is why real silver tarnishes eventually.  We ensure there is a good level of plating on our mood jewelry but there are ways to preserve this.  One main contributor to plating wearing away is hand lotion.  It is important to remove jewelry when using hand lotion.  If you are ‘susceptible’ to this discoloration many recommend using clear nail varnish on the inside of the ring.   It is also better to wear stainless steel or rhodium-plated jewelry.

                      

• Stainless Steel mood rings are a good choice if you perspire a lot. It is a more rugged metal and is strong, it will also prevent the ‘green finger’ you can get with silver-plated jewelry.  Stainless Steel jewelry is similar to silver in appearance but it is much less likely to tarnish.  The color can be darker and more metallic so is also an appealing choice for men.  The band-style mood rings are often made from Stainless Steel.  A popular style of the mood ring is this one here Stainless Steel Mood Ring
• Magnetic Hematite mood rings and magnetic jewelry are popular alternative methods for many ailments ranging from arthritis to helping you sleep.  It is important to keep the magnets strong and the magnetic beads and mood areas dry. To keep magnetic mood jewelry in good condition avoid dropping the jewelry or letting it hit hard surfaces. Hematite is fragile and similar to glass so it is best to take care when handling this type of mood ring.  To avoid corroding the magnets do not use jewelry cleaner or get the jewelry wet.  Again like all mood jewelry avoid harsh chemicals. Hematite is a stone and hematite mood jewelry looks beautiful.  To see a magnetic mood ring just click on the link.
• Please note, that magnetic products should not be worn if you have an electrical implant such as a pacemaker, have an insulin pump, or are pregnant. If you are in any doubt as to how this may affect a medical condition, please contact your doctor for advice.

                   

Conclusion

Mood Necklaces are the latest trend in fashion-meets-function jewelry. These necklaces, usually made of metal or glass, change color based on the wearer's body temperature.

The idea is that the necklace will change color to match the wearer's mood, providing a subtle way to communicate how you're feeling. While mood necklaces are definitely a fun accessory, they're not without their drawbacks.

Mood necklaces are the latest trend in fashion-meets-function jewelry. These necklaces, usually made of metal or glass, change color based on the wearer's body temperature. The idea is that the necklace will change color to match the wearer's mood, providing a subtle way to communicate how you're feeling. While mood necklaces are definitely a fun accessory, they're not without their drawbacks.

Mood Jewelry is usually sterling silver, silver-plated, rhodium-plated, stainless steel, or magnetic hematite.  Color Changing can also be made from genuine Agate.   The actual mood can be sensitive too if the crystals become disturbed or the mood seal is broken.

Keep all costume jewelry away from perfumes, lotions, and harsh chemicals.  Remove jewelry when swimming.  Try to keep the jewelry as dry as possible. Always use a soft cloth to dry if it does become wet.

Rhodium-plated jewelry will be more durable than silver-plated items.  Generally, this is stronger and even more shiny so also looks good.  It has a beautiful luster is great as a protective plating and is less likely to tarnish.