Fidget Necklaces
Most people reach for their collarbone to fidget without even noticing. Maybe it's when they're in the middle of a conversation they would rather not be having, or in a meeting that has gone on twenty minutes too long. A fidget necklace gives your fingers something to do when they get there, so you can fidget discreetly and successfully.
Some people call them spinner necklaces, some call them anxiety necklaces. Whatever you want to call them, these fidget necklaces work the same way.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fidget necklace?
A necklace pendant with a moving part. Some spinning necklaces have an outer band that turns, others use beads that roll along a bar or a charm that spins on its own axis. You will also see them called spinner necklaces or anxiety necklaces. They are the same thing under different names.
How is it different from a fidget ring?
A fidget ring sits on your finger and you can reach it without moving your arm, which suits a meeting or a desk. A necklace sits at your collarbone, which is where most people's hand drifts anyway. Some people find a pendant easier to use absent mindedly because it does not need a deliberate movement.
Is it quiet enough to wear at work?
A spinning necklace makes no sound at all. A beaded one makes a very small sound if you move it quickly, though nobody notices it in a room with other people in it. If silence matters most, choose a smooth turning band over beads.
Will people notice what it is?
Not usually. These fidget necklaces read as plain pendants, because that is what they are. The moving part is only obvious if someone is watching your hands closely, and most people register it as someone fiddling with a necklace, which is a thing people do anyway.
What chain length should I choose?
Eighteen inches sits at or just below the collarbone and is the most common choice. Twenty inches sits lower, closer to the sternum, which some people prefer because it is easier to reach without looking down. If you layer necklaces, pick a length that does not tangle with what you already wear.
What is the difference between this and a breathing necklace?
A breathing necklace is a pendant you exhale slowly through, so the narrow opening lengthens the out breath. A fidget necklace has a part that moves under your fingers. Different objects for different moments, and plenty of people own both.
Can I wear it in the shower or swimming?
It's better not to. Chlorine and prolonged water dull the finish and can loosen a turning band over time. Stainless steel handles water best, sterling silver may tarnish and polishes back in under a minute, and gold vermeil wears fastest if it stays wet.
Do you ship fidget necklaces across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Kitchener, Ontario to Canada, the United States and internationally. Canadian orders arrive without surprise customs charges.