...but I couldn't resist. Jewelry-making is a hobby of mine, and your description of your necklace is so finely-detailed I can almost see it. It sounds just lovely. And how wonderful that you and your friend share so many related charms.

BTW, the celtic-knot connectors on your necklace? I'm guessing they're probably either bails (pear-shaped loops with the narrow points down) or slides (round with a connecting loop at the bottom).

And while I'm here, I'll take the opportunity to say that I enjoy reading your journal entries.