Hello Kitty Necklace

Some little girls can't stand jewelry, while others embrace it. For those who are fans, they're often very specific as to what kinds of jewelry they like. Many times, it isn't the type of jewelry so much as what it looks like. You may find that your little girl is a huge fan of anything with Barbie on it, or Strawberry Shortcake, or even Hello Kitty. In fact, Hello Kitty is one of the most popular cartoon characters in the world among people of all ages. And, as with any popular character, you can be sure that there's a cornucopia of themed merchandise to go along with it.

As for Hello Kitty jewelry, the Hello Kitty necklaces are especially popular. With these necklaces, you actually get to wear the face of the cat herself on your chest. Little girls love it, because the brand itself is closely associated with good feelings and a sense of whimsy. It's even not unusual for some adults to put on jewelry with this theme.

A Hello Kitty necklace is typically made of a chunky plastic chain, often in pink or white, with a pendant in the form of either the face of the cat or the entire cat in a dress. The pendant is also usually plastic, unless you go to a high end store and get a pendant with a gold backing and chain. The plastic versions are very inexpensive, however, and can easily be purchased in bulk. Not surprisingly, this makes them popular party favors to give out at birthday parties for girls.

Believe it or not, while most Hello Kitty necklaces are priced under $10, you can actually get extremely well-made and expensive ones for $10,000 or more. These ultra-expensive pieces usually have diamonds encrusted in them and chains of 18-carat gold (or even a higher carat!). Naturally, most of the really expensive necklaces are worn by grown women. Hello Kitty is just one of those cartoon icons that women never seem to outgrow. Once you're a fan, it seems you're always a fan. For those to whom this cartoon cat appeals, there's nothing like her, and she'll always evoke feelings of warmth and happiness. Anything that can evoke these feelings will naturally be popular forever. That's why the brand continues to do so well, even in a recession. When times are tough, people turn to what makes them feel good, and for many people that's the cat herself, represented by a simple (or elaborate) Hello Kitty necklace.