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A pendant is a type of necklace where a piece of jewelry or a motif hangs from a chain. It can be a complete necklace or just the jewel or setting. Pendants can be made of various materials and worn for personal or metaphysical reasons.
A pendant is a type of necklace in which a piece of jewelry, a key ring, or a jeweled motif hangs from an unadorned chain. The word pendant is both a noun and an adjective, and can mean ‘to hang from something else’. A chandelier, for example, could be described as ‘hanging from the wooden beams’.
In the world of jewelry, a pendant is a complete necklace, that is, the jewel and the chain, or the jewel or the setting alone. Pendants are often sold without chains so that the buyer can select a chain to suit his or her needs. Some pendants are made with a pin and loop for a chain and can be worn as a brooch or necklace.
Dramatic pendants can be made of large single crystals or gemstones with little to the setting, just a simple accessory so the jewelry can be strung on a chain. Other pendants feature silver or gold configurations worked with a wide variety of colored jewels in elaborate combinations.
A locket is strictly speaking a pendant. Hanging watches, bejeweled or enameled or simply made of precious metals or even plastics, go in and out of style.
Many people wear pendants to make statements about themselves. A Christian may wear a jeweled cross, while a Wiccan may wear a pentacle, to announce his affiliation with a particular faith. Birthstones and medallions for various organizations or causes are also popular pendants.
Some people like to wear a particular stone pendant for its metaphysical properties. Folklore holds that different stones are good for different conditions, or can help with different aspects of life. People may want to wear a rose quartz pendant if they are interested in attracting love into their life, for example. A deep apricot or lemon yellow colored gemstone, citrine is believed to attract money or enhance prosperity, as well as dispel negativity, helpful qualities! Carnelian, a deep red stone, is believed to help one make decisions, while hematite, a shiny black metallic looking stone, is protective.
Pendants can be formal or casual, elaborate or simple, expensive or inexpensive. Many people just don’t feel ‘dressed’ without them.
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