New Orleans Water Meter Necklace Our delicately handcrafted 16.5" Choker Style Necklace is quite unlike any other New Orleans Water Meter necklace in the world. All eyes will be on you as you sport this unique, one-of-a-kind necklace featuring the likeness of the world famous NOLA Water Meter. The pendant on this necklace is in a stunning silver metallic finish which reflects light beautifully across the midnight sky. Accent your own natural beauty as well as the Water Meter pendant with the glimmering, rocklike linings which are featured on both the left and right hand side of the pendant, improving your bustline while drawing attention to the natural curve of your cheekbones. Conveniently and comfortably attach both sides of the necklace with the quick-clasp which, once connected, rests snugly on the neigh of the neckbone, which we have found to be the most comfortable position. $29.99 + $3 Shipping	What is the New Orleans Water Meter? The "New Orleans Water Meter" is actually a water meter box cover commonly seen throughout the streets of New Orleans. It is so unique that many companies have started producing New Orleans memorabilia in the form of t-shirts, jewelry, and even coffee table coasters using its likeness. We have links to some New Orleans Water Meter jewelry on the left side of this site. The best one is the necklace directly to the left of this text.
	Why the surge in recent interest in this water meter cover? Since the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, local New Orleanians and many of the city's supporters have been showing their pride by wearing fleur de lis and water meter accessories. There are few things that say "New Orleans" like a fleur de lis, or our own special water meter cover.
	Where exactly can I see a New Orleans Water Meter in real life? Although you can find one of our beautiful water meter covers in many places throught the city, I would suggest that you take a walk through our historic french quarter. Just keep an eye on the ground as you walk and it won't take very long before you come across one. Take a picture and share it with your friends!
	Where can I buy New Orleans Water Meter jewelry? If you look towards the left hand side of this site, you will see various links to different New Orleans Water Meter jewelry that we are advertising. The links will bring you to Amazon, where you can do a one-click checkout if you already have an account with them. All of the water meter items we advertise are of the highest quality, and get tons of compliments when you wear them while you are out and about. Right now, we have links to New Orleans Water Meter Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets, Rings, and Charms.
	Who designed the New Orleans Water Meter? The design of our water meter was created by a man named Edwin Ford circa 1920. Edwin Ford was the founder of the Ford Meter Box company, which was founded in 1898.
Why are people stealing these beautiful water meter covers off of the streets of New Orleans? The water meter covers apparently have a street value of about $100, which is leading thieves to steal them. Theft of the covers started circa 1990 when tourists wanted special souveniers from their stay in our extremely cultured city. Since the theft began happening, new water meter covers were created with locks on them, but only the stolen covers were replaced. The rest of the covers are still susceptible to theft. Also, some of the stolen covers were replaced with blank ones to prevent theft, which is unfortunate.
I stole a water meter cover and now feel poopy about it (or have information on someone who did). If you made the mistake of stealing a water meter cover recently, politely go replace it from where you pilfered it. If you have information on stolen or missing water meter covers, please call the New Orleans Police Department's 2nd disctrict @ 504.658.6020
New Orleans Water Meter Specifications: Material: Cast Iron Diameter: 10 inches (although I'm pretty sure I've seen some with a diameter of around 16 inches) Text: Sewerage & Water Board, Crescent Box, Water Meter, Ford Meter Box Co, Wabash, IND, New Orleans, LA Imagery: Moon, Stars, Lines
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