When buying a silver pendant for a loved one or yourself, you may wonder what different types of pendants are available. Jewelry purchasing is a personal choice and the types of pendants you will find vary greatly in design and materials. A sterling silver pendant can be an elegant addition to any jewelry box. Pendants have been worn since ancient times to signify religious beliefs, wealth and status and to reveal the personality of the wearer.
A gift of a pendant can be as generous or as simple as desired, the only limit being the wearer or buyer’s imagination. There are classic styles of pendant design such as the teardrop pendant or briolette cut pendant made popular in Victorian, Edwardian Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras that are still fashionable today. Pendants range from simple designs of pure sterling silver
or gold forms to elaborate and exquisite designs with inlaid gemstones of diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald or other semi-precious gemstones.
Contemporary pendant style is influenced by time-tested historical jewelry design. A consumer can find pendants of varying types such as religious icons, animal figures, figurative shapes of anything ranging from ballerinas to football players, hearts, stars, lockets, shoes, letterforms, horseshoes and even memorial pendants that house the ashes of a departed friend or loved one.
No matter how much the cost or the type of pendant, every piece of jewelry should be cared for properly. The proper care of pendant jewelry is like any other valuable item in your collection and wearing it often is the best remedy for keeping your pendant clean, sparkling and full of life. Always remember to store your pendant jewelry away from heat and light, polish it regularly and wash it with warm water and mild soap. Your beautiful pendant jewelry will add elegance, style and show the world your personality.
