The necklace

the long version

When Jonell McLain persuaded twelve ordinary women to club together to buy a sumptuous diamond necklace, she had no idea what she had started. At first, the women had little in common, but to all of them the necklace brought something special into their lives. Worn for everyday shopping, once-in-a-lifetime occasions and loaned to family and friends, they took it in turns to own the necklace for a month at a time, coming together at the end of each month to talk about the necklace, and to share laughter and friendship. These women bought a simple necklace, and it would change their lives [cover].