Styles of Pendants

A pendant is a jewel, locket, or other object strung from a necklace or chain. Plain chains and necklaces benefit from the addition of a beautiful pendant. The most exquisite pendants can consist of gemstones encased with gold, white gold, silver, jade or platinum. There are also varieties comprised solely of precious metals. Available in many styles, pendants can easily suit both formal and informal occasions.

Heart shaped pendants are perfect gifts for loved ones and can be personalized with poetic verses, names, and pictures. A pendant can make a statement about the wearer, like the cross or Star of David, worn by those in honor of their individual religious beliefs. Pendants can also contain zodiac sign of the wearer.

A variety of semi-precious gemstones, like ruby and sapphire, are believed to impart good health, luck, and opulence to those who wear them. Even chakra and coin pendants have made an increase in popularity on the fashion market. Perhaps one of the most popular styles, however, are lockets. Lockets are capable of holding photographs or mementos of loved ones and generally hold some form of sentimental value. With most varieties, removable pendants can be interchanged for different occasions or worn in tandem for a more dramatic look. From classic to embellished, pendants can make any outfit more beautiful.