Pendant with zodiac sign
Pendants with zodiac signs are not uncommon, they can be bought at any jewelry store or asked to be made to order. In addition to traditional symbols, each sign has its own symbols and talismans, which can also serve as an amulet and a powerful talisman that protects its owner.
Features and varieties
As obvious as it may sound, the peculiarity of such a pendant is that the pendant must correspond to the zodiac sign of its owner.
It can be an image of a sign in the form in which it is presented in the Horoscope, or the Constellation itself. The latter are especially popular now, they can be poured out of metal or engraved on a metal plate. In this case, the role of stars in the Constellation can be played by precious stones or crystals.
Modern pendants are presented in different interpretations:
- Made of metals without inserts;
- Made of metals with inserts of stones and gems;
- Of rimless stones;
- Made of plastic and glass;
- Made of wood.
The shapes of pendants are also varied.
It can be a plate of any shape, made of metal and decorated with the image of your sign. The drawing is applied using the technique of counter-relief, bas-relief, laser cutting, diamond faceting, blackening, laser engraving.
Men wear such pendants exclusively around their necks.
Female models are often placed on the arm, and some girls hang it on an ankle bracelet. Of course, such an adornment will look great in the summer, in combination with open sandals.
Materials (edit)
Gold
There are gold pendants for every taste. Modest and laconic are acceptable, while large and chic, made of several types of gold, adorned with precious stones, will not be cheap.
Handmade jewelery is especially appreciated. If you decide to order an exclusive pendant with the symbols of your sign, be prepared to shell out a large bag.
Most often, yellow gold is found, white is also popular - it is more spectacular and more expensive. Less common is pink and red, which is obtained by adding copper to the alloy.
Silver
There are several types of silver; there are pure, oxidized (ornaments made using the blackening technique) and rhodium-plated. The latter is especially popular as the rhodium treatment makes it light and shiny, similar to white gold. A layman is unlikely to be able to distinguish between these two metals visually, and the difference in their price is significant.
Of stone
Precious and semi-precious stones, gems - they have always been popular. Stones are eternal, they were before us and will remain after, and each stone has a special energy.
Pendants made from natural stones look very impressive, they are much more interesting than metal jewelry. When creating jewelry, the tumbling technique is used - this is a high-tech process for processing the surface of a stone.
Recommendations for each sign
A pendant with your sign is an obvious talisman, the choice of which does not require special knowledge. It is enough to come to the store, knowing your date of birth, and choose the jewelry you need.
However, each sign has other symbols, suitable metals, stones, colors. Let's take a closer look at them.
Aries
A fire sign perfect for decorations that touch on the theme of flame. For example, gold or other fire-colored material.
The ideal shape is considered to be a square, so you can buy a pendant of just this shape. Since the patron saint of this sign is Mars, any symbolism related to military themes will suit you - armor or weapons.
As for precious stones, this sign is advised to choose jewelry with red rubies or garnets, opal or agate framed in gold will do.
Taurus
The element of this sign is Earth, so it needs a reliable, stable symbol. A pendant with the image of a bull will be an ideal decoration. It can be made of any material other than ivory.
The patron saint of the sign is Venus, so any talismans with a feminine theme will suit them. In this case, it is better to avoid the red color.
The ideal solution would be green emeralds, framed by any metal you like, copper is especially suitable.
Twins
The element of the sign is Air, its talismans are light and airy. For example, jewelry in a gray, blue or purple hue. Astrologers combine choosing blue topaz, which retains strength and increase libido.
The patron saint of the sign is Mercury, the god of cunning, so for them a pendant in the form of a mask will be an excellent amulet.
Beware of green, which doesn't bode well.
Cancer
Water sign, its symbolism - images of a crab or a crab. The color range is white, silver, pale blue, blue.
This is not surprising, because the patron saint of the sign is the Moon. Therefore, girls should pay special attention to delicate and sensual silver jewelry. They can be complemented with agate, rose quartz, hematite and of course moonstone.
a lion
Fire sign of the Zodiac, which is suitable for a pendant, demonstrating its strength and vitality. Lions love everything chic, valuable, they do not accept cheap trinkets.
As a pendant, you can use any antique item - an ancient coin or a vintage jewelry studded with stones. It's great if a strong animal is depicted on it - the lion itself or the eagle, which symbolize power.
His main colors that bring good luck are red and gold, but he needs to avoid cold water colors.
The Leo stone is a diamond, citrines or tourmalines are also suitable. Particular attention should be paid to rubies, which take on all the negative energy of this sign.
Virgo
This sign is under the auspices of the Earth, it is calm and reasonable.
A pendant with an image of an owl is suitable for Virgos, it is desirable that it be made of the material that is directly related to the element of the sign. It can be wood, clay, stones. The patron saint of the sign is Mercury, so cold colors are ideal for them.
Chrysolite will protect them from rash actions, jasper, pomegranate, malachite will also suit them.
scales
The representative of the element Air, who loves beautiful and unusual things. They do not care about the cost of the jewelry, if they like it, it can become their talisman.
Suitable colors are green and azure. The patroness of this sign is Venus. Pendants made of silver are ideal. It is symbolic if they are made in the form of scales.
The pendant can be inlaid with lapis lazuli, which will help the sign to remain optimistic, and the opal will help to achieve spiritual perfection.
Scorpion
The sign is protected by the Water element, so jewelry with such a theme will suit them. In addition to the scorpion itself, it can be a pendant in the shape of a frog or a turtle.
The only color that suits them completely is red, so it's no surprise that their stone is garnet. He will be a source of great mood for Scorpio, will always help to maintain composure. A diamond will protect you from envy and hatred of other people.
Sagittarius
A representative of the Fire element, his ideal talismans are the scarab beetle and the Phoenix - a bird that is able to rise from the ashes.
This sign is often depicted in the form of centaurs, so everything related to the equestrian theme suits them: except for the horse itself, it can be a horseshoe or part of a horse harness.
Choose blue and all its shades. For example, blue turquoise, which will go well with white gold.
Capricorn
The element of this sign is Earth, the patron saint of the sign is Saturn. The symbol is a creature with the head and body of a goat and the tail of a fish. Therefore, a pendant with a picture of a newt or a dolphin is ideal for them. If you want to achieve career heights, pay attention to the pendant in the form of a ladder.
You can also wear an old pendant or an antique coin as a talisman. Dark colors are suitable for them - blue, black, or diametrically opposite white.
Onyx can help protect you from bad thoughts and improve your mental health. Pendants are also suitable with other stones, which must be opaque.
Aquarius
Refers to the element Air, its patron is Uranus. This is a restrained and spiritualized sign, its symbol is an angel, a bird in flight, an airplane or other aircraft that has wings, and, in fact, the wings themselves (angel or bird).
The blue-green color scheme is ideal for them, and the Aquarius stone is a blue sapphire, which will give them self-confidence, especially in a gold frame. Lapis lazuli and aventurine are also good options.
Fishes
The last sign in the Zodiac, the representative of the Water element. The planet of the sign is Neptune, and the symbol is two fish tied to each other by their tails. At the same time, they strive in different directions, which symbolizes life and death, the struggle of the soul and body, depression and freedom of expression.
Pendants are suitable for fishes, reminiscent of their elements - fish, shells, turtles, waves, water lilies. The color scheme is also marine - blue, green, turquoise.
None of the metals are suitable for this sign, but they are the only ones who can wear jewelry with pearls. Also, amethyst and emerald are ideal for them.
Selection Tips
- Try to choose pendants from materials that match your sign. Some people should avoid certain metals or stones, and the same goes for the color scheme.
- Even if you are buying a pendant with artificial crystals, it is advisable that they be in a color that matches your sign.
- Consider where you are going to wear the pendant. Neck jewelry can be of any size, as long as it does not contradict the working dress code.
- The wrist pendant, which is usually hung on a bracelet, should be small, lightweight and preferably streamlined. Otherwise, the jewelry will give you discomfort to wear.