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Christening Necklace

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Christening necklaces, as the name suggests, come into place during christening ceremonies. They are usually passed on by the godparents to the person being baptized, which is intended to serve as a reminder of the person's acceptance into the circle of the Christian congregation. Parents or grandparents also often give christening necklaces as gifts. There is no valid norm for the appearance of such a christening necklace, but they all use very similar motifs. The most important symbol that is present on every baptismal chain is the ring, which stands for infinity and the cycle of life. On the inside of this ring there are often crosses or angel pictures. The christening necklace is an ancient custom in the first sacrament of a Christian's life. In addition, this necklace is not only symbolic in character, it also has a value that should not be underestimated due to its high-quality materials and careful workmanship. Even if the person baptized does not know what to do with this chain at the first moment, in the course of his life, jewellery, and thus also the christening necklace, will play a greater role. The gift for christening, which can be a companion throughout life, is usually made of 8 carat gold or sterling silver and can also be refined with gemstones.

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