Sterling Silver Jewelry Pendants

A hanging piece of jewelry that is attached to a necklace or chain is called a pendant. Pendants are available in various shapes and sizes. The different use of precious materials renders a pendant into an enchanting piece. Pendants are being used as embellishment since very long. Sterling silver can be used to make all kinds of jewelry, including bracelets, rings, necklaces, or pendants. The 925 sterling silver jewelry is quite popular. Sterling silver jewelry is as beautiful as any other precious metal and comes with an additional benefit of affordable prices. More people choose sterling silver jewelry for its delicate filigree work, dainty designs at affordable rates. In the fashion industry, sterling silver pendant are acclaimed. Many innovative and exclusive designer pendants can be molded from sterling silver. Sterling silver pendants are available in contemporary as well as antique designs. The sterling silver jewelry is remarkably carved and is just fun to wear. It boasts a long term wear for those expecting durability. There are various shapes and sizes in pendants. It comes in different looks like modern, classical, elegant, fancy, sophisticated, or simple sterling silver.

There are many types of pendants like animal pendant, gemstone pendant, heart shaped pendants, lockets, marcasite pendants, novelty pendants, religious pendants etc.

Animal pendants:
Animals have been used as totems in many different cultures for centuries. Some cultures have a ritual where an animal is chosen as an emblem to represent your spirit.

Gemstone pendant:
Gemstones act as stores of celestial energy hence has immense significance. Various gems used by millions of people worldwide are believed to endow one with special powers and luck. The most popular stones in pendant are diamond, sapphire, jade, opal, quartz, topaz, turquoise, moonstone, pearl and ruby.

Heart shaped pendants:
They are the most common shaped pendant. It signifies love and is generally worn by women.

Marcasite pendant:
Marcasite is white form of "Iron Pyrite" which is referred to as Fool's Gold. The Swiss began using Marcasite in the late 1700's to replace diamonds that were forbidden by Sumptuary Laws. The English masses could not afford diamond jewelry so they used Marcasite as a diamond substitute. Marcasite was much better because it took a higher shine and did not rust like cut steel.

Religious pendants:
There are many religions in this world. Pendants are made keeping faith in mind. Religious pendants include pictures of god or their name.

By:
Gardner Wilkinson

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