Pendants

Necklace and Pendant Guide

Nothing in the world can flaunt a woman’s beautiful neckline more elegantly than a necklace or a pendant, a neck piece when chosen carefully can make you look like a Diva. There are a wide number of styles of necklaces and pendants available. Here is a list that will definitely help you to choose the most flattering ones for yourself or someone you wish to present to. Steal the attention wherever you go with simple and elegant necklace and draw attention of everyone to your neck.

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Chains and pendants

Women who love to keep things simple and minimal love their chain and pendant. Chains come in various shapes and are sometimes worn even without a pendant. Gold or silver chains never get old.

  • Anchor chains- the small joining pieces of metal are interlocked with each other like chains on a ship.
  • Beads or ball chains- small beads comprise the entire length of the chain, with or without any distance between one another.
  • Rope chains- they have a twisted pattern resembling the texture of a rope.
  • Snake chains- they are thin, delicate and shaped like snakeskin. They have little ring like pieces fit closely.
  • Wheat chains- they are oval links braided together.

A pendant is small locket like piece of jewelry such as a solitaire pendant that hangs from a chain. They can be of gold, silver, diamond or any precious stone. Pendants are of various shapes and sizes. A classic pendant is the most sophisticated piece of jewellery.

  • Teardrop pendants- these are small and shaped like a dewdrop or a teardrop. These are best shaped in pearls.
  • Solitaire pendants- a single solitaire pendant is a symbol of elegance. It is a timeless fashion statement.
  • Heart shaped pendants- one of the loveliest things you can gift to your lady is a heart shaped pendant. Women love it as it signifies love, warmth and a touch of simplicity. It easily draws attention to the person.

Necklace

A necklace is a pattern of stones woven to create one piece of jewelry around the neck. They are made up of a wide variety of materials and can be of different shapes and lengths.

  • Strands are necklaces which comprise of a string of materials woven together. A strand of white pearls or beads is a timeless classic and can never go out of fashion. it is also a beautiful thing to gift to a woman.
  • Opera- this is a dramatic length of necklace usually accompanied by a large, chunky pendant. Or it can also be a long necklace of beads and pearls. This looks best with evening wear.
  • Princess- the most common type of necklace is the princess necklace that goes round the neck and sits petite near the collar bone. It can be worn with almost any dress or neckline and on most occasions.
  • Choker- a choker is of the shortest length. It sits right at the middle of the neck and has no length. They are meant to stay above the collarbone always. As the name suggest, it is pulled back with a tassel to as if choke someone. It accentuates the neckline and draws attention to the person wearing it.

Pendant- Timeless Classic Jewel Piece

When words cannot express emotions the best way to bridge it is with Pendant. A symbol of Love, affection and care, this miniature intrinsic art form vibes out belch of emotions vouching for our loved ones in one way or the other. A perfect reflection of pure bliss, pendant can make your day bringing you a tad bit closer to your near and dear ones. This makes an inevitable gift for special occasions such as birthday, anniversaries or the eve of New Year. Surprise you’re loved with this precious and invaluable gift piece and enjoy the gleam in their eyes.

However, selecting a pendant is a herculean task. It requires narrowing down on various parameters such as which type of pendant, style, design, color and other requirements to ensure that the right piece is being chosen for the right person.

Make an apt choice

unnamedBefore plunging in, the primary goal is to make a choice as to what one wants to gift. It can be a subtle necklace or ring pendant, trendy bracelets or sultry ear pendants. This is vital since each piece may send a different vibe. While bracelets and ear accessories can be gifted to friends, sisters and relatives, necklace and ear pendants gel in perfect as a romantic gesture.  After deciding on what type of pendant one wants to gift think of the style. Pendants look stunning in a solitaire version while smaller stones and gems can be artistically placed to form a modern style. Styles can be traditional, modern, vintage or cotemporary blending in the current fashion sense.  Each style has a unique charm which immaculate a unique aesthetic. So make a choice which is ideal for you.

Customize and personalize

Personalizing a jewelry piece especially pendant sets the perfect mood for a gifting gesture. Some of the ideas which can be used to customize the pendant are as follows:

•    Select a pendant with the first letter or her name preferably in gold, silver or platinum.
•    Choose a gem stone which highlights her choice such as hues of green and blue in opal and turquoise.
•    Design a piece in the form of cross, ball or pyramid each symbolizing a unique feature
•    Opt for dangled hearts or heart with arrow for the romantic version

All these can be used to personalize the pendant making it more appealing and affectionate

Cater to the sensitivity aspect

Sensitivity matters the most while gifting a pendant. Ensure the right ring size is selected which is a perfect fit for the fingers. Subtle jewels look good on lean persons while fuller people can carry off bright big stones and studs of variant colors. Make sure that the wear is as per the person’s personality. Further, it is also very important to keep in mind the safety factor and hence pendants which are not too loud or which can be easily removed as and when deemed necessary should be opted for. This helps for providing an all-round protection quotient for their loved ones.