Pendant - fashion trends

Fashion for jewelry, as well as clothing, is constantly changing. Let's find out which pendants are relevant now and how to choose them?

A pendant is a jewelry worn exclusively on the neck. They put it on a chain, ribbon, or even a thread. Today, for example, rubber laces with gold or silver clasps are popular.

The pendant can be made of precious metal or any other material that does not have special material value. Among young people, inexpensive jewelry, products from beads, plastic, wood, polymer clay are in demand.

Many people put a special meaning in this jewelry, using it as a talisman or amulet. For example, this applies to pendants with various religious symbols. Some wear the same amulet from birth, because they believe that it protects them from all kinds of negativity.

Such beliefs are not meaningless, and their history is rooted in antiquity. In various tribes, it was customary to hang various objects around the neck. The most popular were the bones and fangs of animals, which demonstrated the victory of the hunter. It was believed that they help track down prey in the future.

Also, the ancients made various amulets that were supposed to bring good luck and treat illnesses.

The fashion for pendants remained in the Middle Ages - people learned to frame stones in metal, to make jewelry from gold and silver.

We have already figured out what a pendant is. What is a suspension?

Its name in Russian comes from the word “hang”, because it is an ornament that hangs. It can be worn not only around the neck, but also on the bag, hung on a bracelet that is located on the wrist or ankle.In the early 2000s, it was fashionable to decorate mobile phones with pendants.

You can wear only one pendant, and with this exclusively on the neck. There can be several pendants on one chain, they can be of different sizes, shapes made of different materials. This is the main difference between these jewelry from each other.

We have already found out that pendants are worn mainly around the neck, but modern girls often adorn their wrists. It is interesting that if you cling a pendant to a bracelet, it automatically becomes a suspension.

Let us now get acquainted with the varieties of these lovely jewelry closer.

A traditionally opening pendant with a secret is called a locket. Previously, inside were kept portraits of dear people, locks of hair, love messages, souvenirs and other things dear to the heart. They were worn on chains and ribbons, sometimes hung on the wrist, medallions in rings could be seen.

The latter were mainly the privilege of men, it was thanks to this decoration that a pocket watch appeared on a chain.

At the end of the 19th century a pendant with perfume appeared. It was an opening medallion, inside of which was a cotton-soaked perfume ball. This decoration can be found today, only modern technology allows you to put dry perfume inside.

A medallion with a photograph of your loved one is still out of fashion and time. They are especially popular among romantic and sentimental girls who want their loved ones to always be at heart.

Mexicanbola pendant, as the name suggests, came to us from Mexico. Legend has it that he "calls upon the angels."

The decoration is a small spherical bell that must be worn at the level of the abdomen. With his melodic ringing, he will attract angels, thereby protecting the future mother and baby.

Even if you are prone to skepticism, this is not a reason to abandon the musical pendant. Ringing a bell helps to cope with accumulated fatigue and reduces anxiety. This is very important, because all your emotions are transmitted crumbs.

At home, jewelry believes that the pendant also contributes to conception, so it can be purchased if you plan to become pregnant.

If you want to be original, give the newly made mother an unusual pendant. It can be a decoration in the form of a heel, palm, pacifier or stroller. If a new mother likes original gizmos, she will surely appreciate such a gift.

Pendants for mom are also in trend. They can be in the shape of a medallion or heart with the words “For Mom” or “Mom”. If you take care of the gift in advance, it will be possible to order a personalized jewelry from the jeweler, on which, for example, “Mama Anna” will be written. Additionally, the product can be decorated with precious stones or crystals.

If you are lucky to have a sister or even two, pair pendants for sisters will be a great gift. Most often there are inscriptions in English on them - for the older and younger sisters. But you can order jewelry with inscriptions in Russian from a jeweler. For example, a pendant with the inscription “Beloved sister” will be a wonderful gift for any occasion.

Pendants decorated with natural stones are not just a stylish decoration. Most often, they become amulets and talismans.

A product with a diamond will be an excellent gift for any girl, this stone can be called universal, thanks to its neutral color and noble shine.

Each stone has its own magical power, many of them are designed to attract love into your life. So, pendants with amethysts are usually presented to lovers, pearls serve as a symbol of conjugal happiness, aquamarine is considered a stone of lovers.

It is customary to give rose quartz to unmarried girls, as it helps a successful marriage. Moonstone brings good fortune and brings calm to the full moon.

Since the time of Ancient Egypt, animal pendants have not gone out of fashion. Predators such as the wolf, fox or lion are considered a symbol of strength and power, and therefore they are often presented to men.

Various amphibians are popular - turtles, crocodiles, money frogs. These are jewelry from the unisex category, which look very original.

Many people choose pendants with the image of their favorite animal, for example, horses, dolphins, cats. The latter are especially popular, jewelry with graceful seals can be found in various interpretations.

Do not forget about insects: a feminine butterfly, an original bee or an avant-garde fly will be an excellent gift for a confident girl.

The fashion for jewelry is changing, but there are pendants that always remain timeless. These are religious symbols that serve as charms for believers.

• Orthodox Christians usually wear a cross or an icon pendant, often both of these pendants together. Representatives of other Christian movements wear exclusively a cross, which in design is very different from the Orthodox. Catholics sometimes put on a pendant with the image of the Virgin Mary or the Guardian Angel.

• Representatives of Muslim religions wear a crescent with a star; this is a very important symbol of Islam, which gives its owner the protection of Allah.
• There are also plates with the text of the Koran (surahs) - they serve their owner as protection from troubles and misfortunes.

• Hamsa or the “hand of God” protects from the evil eye. Most often in the middle of an open palm is a blue semi-precious stone “eye”. It is used by both Muslims and Jews. Jewish hamsa can be decorated with fish, prayers or the star of David.
• The six-pointed star is not an official symbol of this religion, but is firmly connected with it. Jews wear the “Shield of David” for protection, this symbol gives health, happiness and spiritual integrity.
• Less commonly used as a pendant is the Menorah (menorah) - this is the oldest symbol of Judaism and a Jewish religious attribute.

Charm pendants with zodiac signs are very popular. If you believe in Horoscopes, it can be your amulet that protects against all kinds of negativity.

Each sign has its own recommendations. For example, astrologers advise Sagittarius to choose the image of a bow with an arrow or a Centaur in white gold decorated with turquoise.

Everything related to the water theme is suitable for fish. The pendant should be decorated with pearls or amethyst. Silver pendants with blue topazes are suitable for twins, and Aries - gold pendants decorated with red stones.

A pendant in the shape of a bottle is an original jewelry for those who want to be surrounded by their favorite fragrance all day long. It can be a ceramic vessel in which aromatic oils are poured. To feel a pleasant aroma, you need to bring the bottle to your nose.

Today, you can often find pendants in the form of glass bottles with interesting contents. It can be small pieces of paper with notes, colored sand, beads, flowers and much more.

Unusual transforming jewelry is very popular. Some of them are multifunctional and can also be transformed into a bracelet, necklace, belt buckle.

It is enough to rotate a certain point, connecting with other elements to get a new decoration. Some parts can simply be unhooked and attached back if necessary.

The trend for such jewelry is called one of the most promising areas in jewelry. Many of these transformers are real works of art.

There is a direct correlation between an oval face shape and a suitable pendant shape. Harsh features will help soften the decoration of a smooth, streamlined shape - an oval or a drop.

Chubby girls are recommended an oblong shape, for example, now planks in minimalism style that are fashionable now.

If you have an oblong face, choose a geometric pendant - a circle, square or triangle, which has a center of symmetry.

• The circle symbolizes the sun, which is associated with eternity, fertility and prosperity.
• The triangle is a geometric image of a woman, and in Christianity - a symbol of the Holy Trinity.
• A square is a symbol of the four Elements of the Universe.
• The star is safety and reliability.
• A cross without a crucifix is ​​the immortality of the spirit.

The size of the pendant can be chosen, depending on your own preferences. Usually, small, laconic pendants are chosen for everyday wear, while large ones are suitable for any event.

Such pendants were popular in the 90s, with the return of fashion to the clothes of those times, fashion returned to jewelry. This is a small pendant, which consists of a large sparkling stone, framed with white metal or silver. It is called invisible because instead of a chain a transparent fishing line is used, which is noticeable only at close range.

The suspension is freely adjustable on the fishing line, but it is impossible to remove it - for this you will have to damage the lock.

Unusual jewelry, popular among young girls. This is a pendant with a luminescent pigment that begins to glow in the dark. For this, it is necessary that he more often meets with sunlight.

It can be of any shape - round, oval, in the form of a bird, asterisk, heart. The decoration looks very stylish and is suitable even for everyday wear. Of course, it will most spectacularly look at a party where it will glow, attracting the attention of others.

Engraving is the technique of applying an inscription or image to the surface of an adornment. It can be a monogram, phrase, symbol, date, number. Today the most popular laser engraving, which does not take much time.

Most often, the date of birth of a loved one, the date of acquaintance with a loved one, the date of a wedding, names, prayers or poems are applied to pendants. Also found are drawings or portraits.

Double or twin pendants stand out against the background of a variety of jewelry, their sophistication and originality. Most often there are pendants for lovers, jewelry for best friends is no less popular, pendants for sisters are found a little less often.

They come in different shapes - halves of the heart, puzzles, a lock with a key, yin-yang and much more.

We are used to the fact that a mirror is an invariable accessory of a women's cosmetic bag, but it can bring not only practical benefits. A pendant with a mirror is able to protect against the evil eye, negative thoughts in your direction and energetic “vampirism”.

But even if you are skeptical, the modern choice of pendants with a mirror is extensive, so at least it can become a very attractive and original decoration.

Pendants in the form of an infinity sign are very popular. They look stylish, concise, fit any style of clothing. This sign carries a certain meaning - it means cyclicality, eternity. In feng shui, he is represented by a snake that holds its tail. Unbreakable in appearance, it symbolizes the eternal movement and return to oneself.

Another popular form of pendants is the key. This may be a conditional key to the heart of a loved one or a mention of a place. For example, you can buy it on vacation, in the city you like, in which you want to return with time. In any case, this is a stylish decoration that is suitable for everyday wear and will be combined with any clothes.

This is not just a pendant in the form of weapons of one of the most powerful Scandinavian gods, it is also a powerful amulet. It gives strength and endurance to soldiers, athletes and people who engage in heavy physical labor.He is also considered a symbol of fertility, an assistant to the afflicted, protecting from hunger, natural disasters, poverty and death. It is recommended to be worn by girls who want to get pregnant

Such a talisman can be found among representatives of all peoples, it was often considered, if not God, then a symbol of God. Most often, the sun symbolizes heroism, bestows creative energy. Among the Slavs, the sun was a symbol of fertility.

It is found in various interpretations. So, the swastika also symbolizes the constant movement of the sun across the sky, but after the Nazis made it their symbolism, the positive symbol acquired a negative color.

It is believed that a person who wears a sun pendant has a desire to live and create.

Another symbol found in different cultures. It has a thick trunk, a large crown, developed roots, sometimes there may be fruits. It usually symbolizes one thing - a living creature that is not subject to the human mind.

Connects three worlds - ours, paradise (crown of a tree) and hell (roots). It can symbolize a person’s life - birth, existence and death. Sometimes it means immortality, fertility.

Nowadays, pendants made of wire are popular, and the role of leaves and fruits on them is played by beads or gems.

This part of our universe has always attracted people, recently the space theme has been especially popular. There are various interpretations of such a pendant.

It can be a jar of “cosmic” liquid worn on a chain or a pendant made of epoxy resin. The galactic image is printed on paper and filled with epoxy. Often it is additionally placed in a frame of any metal.

The image of the dragon is widely used in Asian culture. It is believed that it scares away any negative energy. The decoration provides protection from all troubles.

Please note that it can not be worn near the heart! This pendant should be worn on a short chain, closer to the neck.

A pendant depicting the Virgin Mary with a baby in her arms is one of the symbols of Christianity. This is not just a decoration, it is one of the most powerful amulets that can ward off any catastrophe and misfortune. For example, it can be worn by a child at baptism with a cross.

This can be an engraving on a plate or laser engraving, in addition, icons are encrusted with precious stones.

Finding a clover with four leaves is a big luck. Moreover, each leaf has a special power. The first - gives hope for the best, the second - gives faith, the third - eternal love, and it is the fourth that is responsible for luck.

Nowadays it is not necessary to go in search of clover, it is enough to purchase a pendant with its image. Moreover, it is possible to buy an epoxy resin decoration with a dried flower inside. They look very beautiful and unusual.

Another talisman known to man for hundreds of years. Everyone knows that a horseshoe is hung for good luck. A pendant in the shape of this popular amulet can become your personal talisman that will help you in all your affairs.

This amulet was revered by many nations, but the Egyptians especially loved it. It has several meanings. It symbolizes light, the sun, victory over darkness. According to another version - a symbol of the return from the world of the dead, immortality, protection and healing.

In Christianity, it symbolizes the eye of God, and today it can be seen in the architecture of temples and on icons. The amulet has very powerful protective properties: it protects and helps in difficult situations, brings good luck, protects and heals from diseases.

The crown has always been a symbol of power, but today such a pendant has become just a stylish accessory. Girls who in childhood dreamed of being princesses wear small crowns around their necks or wrists. The jewelry looks great in everyday wear and is suitable for a special occasion.

Science does not stand still, in the modern world no one can imagine themselves without gadgets - mobile and computer equipment. Therefore, a pendant in the form of a flash drive will not surprise anyone. A flash card may itself be a decoration in the form of a heart or a flower, sometimes it is placed inside the opening medallion.

• Made of wood. Recently, jewelry made from this material is very popular, especially among fans of the ethno and boho style. They can be of various shapes, most often geometric. Sometimes the tree is combined with epoxy, which looks especially impressive.

• Murano glass. A very spectacular jewelry that will definitely not go unnoticed on your neck. It has a bright pattern, which is located under the glass, which creates an aquarium effect. The colors are very bright, the drawings are diverse, so choosing only one pendant is very difficult.

• Brutal men's jewelry is most often made of medical steel. It can be an army badge, a cross and various pendants with biker themes. Less common are women - zodiac signs, hearts, and pendants of a geometric shape.

• From jade. This stone is very revered by the Asian peoples, it is part of the spiritual culture of China. It is a symbol of perfection, strength, courage, harmony, spiritual purity. The most common is green jade of a swamp hue, dark splashes on which make each jewelry exquisite and unique.

• It is not necessary to buy a finished jewelry; you can do it yourself. Pendants from soutache are popular - a flexible and thin silk cord. They can be additionally embroidered with beads or gems.

• Jewelry is made using oblique bequing using the same technique - the ribbon is folded into fancy patterns and fixed with special glue.

• Pendants made of pieces of leather look very elegant. It’s easy to make them, and you can use an old leather bag or bootleg for manufacturing.

• If you can’t add up to needlework, but as a child you liked to sculpt from clay, you can make a pendant made of polymer clay, cold porcelain or salt dough. Bouquets of flowers, fruits and various sweets look very beautiful - cakes, muffins, donuts with icing.

• If you have an old coin lying around or you brought one from a distant land, you can make a pendant from it. True, you will need a drill with a mini-drill, but you can search it with your husband or rent it.

A world famous jewelry brand with its own philosophy. The main assortment is represented by bracelets with removable charms, each of which can remind you of a certain memorable event in life. There are also a variety of neck pendants that preserve the basic concept of the Pandora brand. They are made of silver or white gold and decorated with a scattering of small stones. It can be a key, a snowflake, a heart, a flower.

The pendant can be a double of charm on the bracelet, which will look very stylish.

The brand specializes in the production of precious crystals and jewelry from them. Swarovski pendant can be made in the form of a large unframed crystal on a fishing line or on a chain. There are also crystals in the frame, made of silver or gold. The most popular form is a heart or key.

One of the most popular jewelry brands in the world that sells jewelry, porcelain, crystal, accessories and much more. Tiffany pendants are most often decorated with diamonds. Popular forms - heart, key, infinity, image of a dog.

• When choosing a pendant, consider your style of dress. If you are a fan of sports or minimalism, jewelry with stones is not suitable for you, in a classic way a pendant made of wood or polymer clay will not be appropriate.
• For every day it is better to choose a small laconic pendant, a large spectacular decoration is suitable for publication.
• The opinion that the pendant must be purchased in the kit is a relic of the past.The main thing is that the jewelry worn on you should be made in the same style.
• The pendant should match the chain in weight and size.