Who would want a Hello Kitty necklace? Well, it turns out, lots of people. Hello Kitty has been around for decades and has been loved by females of all ages. Yes, it is a brand where not only kids are in love with, but women of all ages. There are tons of different products under the Hello Kitty brand from stuffed character animals, jewelry, school supplies, clothes, and even car accessories. In this hub, you will learn more about the Hello Kitty necklace and a bit about the company itself. Just like there are tons of different product lines, there are tons of different styles and types of Hello Kitty necklaces to choose from. You'll see a few different styles from the inexpensive to the very expensive.

So let's starting by going a little bit into how this character started out and why it is so loved by so many different age groups.

The name Hello Kitty is the name of the beloved character that was created in 1974 by a lady named Ikuko Shimizu. The merchandise is mainly sold through a popular store called Sanrio. Hello Kitty is just one of the over 300 characters that are sold at Sanrio stores throughout the world. Other characters include Badtz-Maru, Chococat, Keroppi, Kuromi, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco. Each one of their characters has a story associated to them.

The character is so popular in Japan, in fact, it was named the Tourism Ambassador of Japan. It's a character and a brand name that is recognized all over the world.

When it comes to merchandise, items with this character's face on it seems almost endless. This hub will only be talking about the necklaces though, otherwise, it would be way too long. For people who don't know much about this brand and only see them as something kids are into would think that any jewelry type of item associated with this brand would be quite inexpensive. They would be completely wrong.

There are definitely some cheap plastic necklaces you can by with Hello Kitty's face on it but you can also get necklaces made of gold, platinum, white gold, silver, etc. There are many different types of styles, colors, and sizes to choose from. Just look at the many varieties in the following pictures.

Who would think that anyone would pay thousands of dollars to by a Hello Kitty necklace? Well, people do. That last one that you see is a diamond Hello Kitty necklace and is worth a whopping $30,000! Not exactly something kids would be wearing. That shows that people must be in total love with this character to be paying that much money to have it's face hanging down from their neck.

That's on the extreme end of course. You can find many Hello Kitty Necklaces from under $10 to a few hundred dollars. It's not so much the cost that is the most surprising to non-fans of this brand, it's the fact that many women don't seem to ever get tired of this brand. Most things that kids are interested in will be forgotten as they get older, but there is something special about the Hello Kitty character that keeps them coming back for more even as they get older.

Hey, I can't judge them since I myself love the Hello Kitty brand. As a women, I see that there is a strong attachment to this brand. I think the biggest reason why most women are still in love with this character is because they actually sell products that are made for adults, not just kids. I do own a huge Hello Kitty plush though but it's mainly because it's just so cute! It was pretty expensive but I don't mind.

When buying these necklaces, you want to look online since you will be able to get them for a bit cheaper at times. Although, it's also a good idea to go to your local Sanrio store, usually located in a mall, and try them out first. If the price is right, then go ahead and get it. Items in the store can be quite expensive though. On top of that, if you shop online, you get to see a wider range of choices. Always remember that there are shipping costs involved, but even then, buying online is cheaper.

If you are going to buy them off of Ebay, make sure you check the seller ratings first. Don't buy from people who are new or have anything lower than a 98% rating. Amazon is also a great place to buy them. So go out there and start your collection of Hello Kitty necklaces!

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