user friendly jewellery?

janne62

Hello All.
Hope this isn't too trivial a thing to ask. I want to get my Mum something special for Christmas this year. A locket. Now, she has suffered badly with rheumatoid arthritis in the past (not so bad now) but her right hand has some fused bones in it and some movements can be awkward for her. She drives, cooks, all sorts of things, but I'm worried that opening and closing what are usually fiddly fastenings on jewellery chains, will be a struggle for her. I don't want to ask her outright if it will be a big problem as she'll just tell me not to get her anything. (Mums eh?).
Does anyone know of anywhere that I might be able to buy a gold or silver chain that may have a more user-friendly fastening for her?
Many thanks.
Janne.

radiogirl

Have you thought of getting your mum a longer chain that will fit over her head ? The only one I can think of is the one that Peggy Mitchell has in Eastenders !! It is a really long chain with a large locket on, just a thought!!

jaspercat

Hi Janne, a good jewellers should be able to supply an easier opening catch for you, so that is a good place to start love Jaspercatxxx

melbland

Noooo. What you need is a magnetic jewellery clasp.

You stick it on each end of the necklace but there is a magnet that comes together that clasps the necklace for you.

There's a couple on ebay, but if you google magnetic jewellery clasp you should fine one.

Mel

magenta

Hello,
I agree with Radiogirl about the long chain. Any jewellery I buy (although only accessories for nights out) are always long enough to slip over head.
Magenta x