Pendant - fashion trends

Fashion for jewelry, like clothing, is constantly changing. Let's find out which pendants are currently in use and how to choose them?

A pendant is a piece of jewelry worn exclusively around the neck. It is worn on a chain, ribbon, or even thread. Today, for example, rubber laces with gold or silver fasteners are popular.

The pendant can be made of precious metal or any other material that has no special material value. Among young people, inexpensive jewelry, beads, plastic, wood, polymer clay are in demand.

Many people put a special meaning in this decoration, 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 devoid of meaning, 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. They were believed to help track down prey later on.

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

The fashion for pendants continued 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 the suspension?

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

You can wear only one pendant, and only around 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 decorations from each other.

We have already found out that pendants are worn mainly on the neck, but modern girls often adorn their wrists with them. Interestingly, if you attach a pendant to a bracelet, it automatically becomes a pendant.

Let's now take a closer look at the varieties of these adorable jewelry.

Traditionally, the opening pendant with a secret is called a medallion. Previously, portraits of dear people, curls of hair, love letters, souvenirs and other things dear to the heart were kept inside. They were worn on chains and ribbons, sometimes hung on the wrist; one could find medallions in rings.

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

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

A medallion with a photograph of a person dear to you 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 their hearts.

The Mexicanbola pendant, as you might guess from the name, came to us from Mexico. Legend has it that he "summons the angels."

The jewelry is a small ball-shaped bell to be worn at belly level. With its melodic ringing, it will attract angels, thereby protecting the expectant mother and baby.

Even if you are prone to skepticism, this is not a reason to give up the musical pendant. The ringing of the bell helps to cope with the accumulated fatigue and reduces the level of anxiety. This is very important, because all your emotions are transmitted to the baby.

At home, jewelry is believed that the pendant also promotes conception, so it can be purchased if you are just planning to get pregnant.

If you want to be original, bring an unusual pendant to your newly minted mom. It can be a decoration in the form of a baby's heel, palm, pacifier or stroller. If a newly minted mother likes original things, she will surely appreciate such a gift.

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

If you are lucky enough to have a sister or even two, pairing pendants for sisters would be a great gift. Most often, there are inscriptions on them in English - for an older and younger sister. 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 piece of jewelry. Most often, it is they who become amulets and talismans.

A product with a diamond will be an excellent gift for any girl; this stone can be called universal due 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 given to lovers, pearls serve as a symbol of marital happiness, aquamarine is considered the stone of lovers.

It is customary to give rose quartz to unmarried girls, as it helps a successful marriage. The moonstone brings good luck and serenity on a 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, so they are often given to men.

Various amphibians are popular - turtles, crocodiles, money frogs. These are unisex jewelry that looks 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 cats 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 self-confident girl.

Jewelry fashion is changing, but there are pendants that always remain timeless. These are religious symbols that serve as amulets 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 is very different in design from the Orthodox. Catholics sometimes wear a pendant with the image of the Virgin Mary or Guardian Angel.

• A crescent moon with a star is worn by representatives of Muslim religions, it 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 (suras) - they serve as protection to their owner from troubles and misfortunes.

• Hamsa or "God's hand" protects from the evil eye. Most often, in the middle of the open palm there is a blue semi-precious stone "eye". It is used by both Muslims and Jews. The 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 strongly associated with it. The Jews wear the "Shield of David" for protection, this symbol gives health, happiness and spiritual integrity.
• Less commonly, Menorah (seven-branched candlestick) is used as a pendant - 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, protecting you from all kinds of negativity.

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

Anything related to the water theme is suitable for Pisces. The pendant should be decorated with pearls or amethyst. Silver pendants with blue topaz are suitable for Gemini, and pendants made of gold decorated with red stones for Aries.

This bottle pendant is an original piece of jewelry for those who want to be surrounded by their favorite scent all day long. This can be a ceramic vessel into which aromatic oils are poured. To feel the pleasant aroma, the bottle must be brought to the nose.

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

Unusual transformable 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 be simply unhooked and, if necessary, reattached.

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

There is a direct relationship between the oval shape of the face and the appropriate shape of the pendant. Sharp features will help soften the decoration of a smooth, streamlined shape - an oval or a droplet.

An oblong shape is recommended for chubby girls, for example, minimalist strips that are now fashionable.

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 it is a symbol of the Holy Trinity.
• The square is a symbol of the four Elements of the Universe.
• The star is safety and reliability.
• A cross without crucifixion is the immortality of the spirit.

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

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

The suspension is freely adjustable on the line, but it cannot be removed - for this you will have to damage the lock.

An unusual piece of jewelry popular with young girls. This is a pendant with a luminescent pigment that starts to glow in the dark. To do this, he needs to meet more often with sunlight.

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

Engraving is a technique for applying an inscription or image to the surface of a decoration. It can be a monogram, phrase, symbol, date, number. Today, the most popular is 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 the wedding, names, prayers or poems are applied to the pendants. There are also drawings or portraits.

Double or paired pendants stand out against the background of the 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 a little less common.

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

We are accustomed to the fact that a mirror is an invariable accessory for a woman's cosmetic bag, but it can bring more than just practical benefits. A pendant with a mirror is able to protect against the evil eye, negative thoughts in your direction and energy "vampirism".

But even if you are skeptical, the modern selection of mirror pendants is vast, so at the very least, it can become a very attractive and original piece of jewelry.

Infinity pendants are very popular. They look stylish, laconic, suitable for any style of clothing. This sign carries a certain meaning - it means cyclicality, eternity. In Feng Shui, he is represented by a snake holding its tail. Outwardly inviolable, it symbolizes eternal movement and return to oneself.

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

This is not just a pendant in the form of a weapon of one of the most powerful Scandinavian gods, it is also a powerful talisman. It gives strength and endurance to soldiers, athletes and people who are engaged in hard physical labor.He is also considered a symbol of fertility, an assistant to the suffering, protecting against hunger, natural disasters, poverty and death. It is recommended for girls who want to get pregnant.

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

Occurs 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 connotation.

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

Another symbol that is found in different cultures. It has a thick trunk, a large crown, developed roots, and sometimes fruit. It symbolizes, as a rule, one thing - a living being, not subject to the human mind.

Connects three worlds - ours, heaven (crown of a tree) and hell (roots). Can symbolize human life - birth, existence and death. Sometimes it means immortality, fertility.

Now popular are pendants made of wire, and beads or gems play the role of leaves and fruits on them.

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

It can be a jar with a "space" liquid, which is 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 made of some kind of metal.

The dragon image is widely used in Asian culture. It is believed to ward off any negative energy. The decoration provides protection from all troubles.

Please note, it cannot be worn next to the heart! You need to wear such a pendant on a short chain, closer to the neck.

A pendant with the image of 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 disaster and misfortune. For example, it can be worn by a child at baptism along with a cross.

It can be engraving on a plate or laser engraving, in addition to inlaid icons with precious stones.

Finding a clover with four leaves is a great success. 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 good luck.

Nowadays, it is not necessary to go in search of a clover, it is enough to purchase a pendant with its image. Moreover, there is an opportunity to buy an epoxy resin jewelry 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 form of this popular amulet can become your personal talisman, which will help you in all your affairs.

This amulet was revered by many peoples, but the Egyptians especially loved it. It has several meanings. It symbolizes light, sun, victory over darkness. According to another version, it is 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 dreamed of being princesses in childhood wear small crowns around their necks or on the wrist. 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 technology. Therefore, the pendant in the form of a flash drive will surprise no one. The flash card can itself be a decoration in the form of a heart or a flower, sometimes it is placed inside an opening medallion.

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

• Murano glass. A very effective jewelry that will definitely not go unnoticed on your neck. It has a bright pattern under the glass, which creates an aquarium effect. The colors are very bright, the patterns are varied, so it is very difficult to choose just one pendant.

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

• From jade. This stone is very revered among 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 marsh hue, dark blotches on which make each piece of jewelry exquisite and unique.

• It is not necessary to buy ready-made jewelry, you can make it yourself. Popular pendants made of soutache - a flexible and thin silk cord. They can be additionally embroidered with beads or gems.

• The same technique is used to make ornaments from an oblique inlay - the ribbon is folded into fancy patterns and fixed with a special glue.

• Pendants from pieces of leather look very elegant. Making them is easy, but you can use an old leather bag or bootlegs to make them.

• If your handicraft does not work out for you, but as a child you liked to sculpt from plasticine, you can make a pendant from polymer clay, cold porcelain or salt dough. Bouquets of flowers, fruits and various sweets look very beautiful - cakes, muffins, donuts with glaze.

• If you have an old coin lying around or you brought one from distant countries, you can make a pendant out of it. True, you will need a drill with a mini drill, but you can look for it from your husband or rent it.

A world famous jewelry brand with its own philosophy. The main assortment is represented by bracelets with removable charm pendants, each of which can remind of a certain memorable event in life. There are also a variety of neck pendants that retain 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 the charm on the bracelet, which will look very stylish.

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

One of the most popular jewelry brands in the world that sells jewelry, porcelain, crystal, accessories and more. Tiffany pendants are most often set with diamonds. Popular shapes - heart, key, infinity, the 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 will not suit you; in a classic look, a pendant made of wood or polymer clay will be inappropriate.
• It is better to choose a small laconic pendant for every day; a large spectacular decoration is suitable for publication.
• The opinion that a pendant must be purchased in a set is a relic of the past. The main thing is that the jewelry you are wearing is made in the same style.
• The pendant should correspond in weight and size to the chain.