Pendant - fashion trends

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

The pendant is an ornament that is worn exclusively around the neck. They put it on a chain, a 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. Affordable jewelry, beadwork, plastic, wood, and polymer clay are in demand among young people.

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

Such beliefs are not without meaning, and their history goes back to antiquity. In various tribes it was customary to hang a variety of objects around his neck. The most popular were the bones and fangs of animals that demonstrated the hunter's victory. 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 heal ailments.

The fashion for pendants was preserved in the Middle Ages - people learned to frame stones into metal, to make jewelry of gold and silver.

We have already found out what the 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 on the neck, but also on the bag, hanged on the bracelet, which is located on the wrist or on the ankle. In the early 2000s, it was fashionable to decorate pendants with mobile phones.

You can wear only one pendant, and this is solely 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 decorations from each other.

We have already found out that pendants are worn mainly around the neck, but modern girls often adorn their wrists. Interestingly, in case you cling a pendant to a bracelet, it automatically becomes a pendant.

Let us now take a closer look at the varieties of these adorable decorations.

The traditionally opened pendant with a secret is called a locket. Earlier, portraits of dear people, curls of hair, love messages, souvenirs and other things dear to the heart were stored inside. They were worn on chains and ribbons, sometimes they were hung on the wrist; you could find medallions in rings.

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 perfume pendant appeared. It was an opening medallion, inside of which was a perfume-soaked cotton ball. Such decoration can be found today, only modern technologies allow to put dry perfumes inside.

The 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 loved ones to be always at heart.

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

The decoration is a small spherical bell, which must be worn at the level of the abdomen.With his melodious 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 the bell helps to cope with the accumulated fatigue and reduces the level of anxiety. This is very important, because all your emotions are transferred to the crumbs.

At home, jewelery believes that the pendant also contributes to conception, so it can be purchased if you are just planning to get pregnant.

If you want to be original, give the new mother an unusual pendant. This can be a decoration in the form of a baby's heel, palm, nipple or stroller. If the new mother likes the original things, she will certainly appreciate such a gift.

Also now in trend are pendants for mom. They can be in the form of a medallion or a heart with the inscription "For Mom" ​​or "Mama". If you take care of the gift in advance, it will be possible to order from the jeweler a personalized decoration, 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, paired pendants for sisters will be an excellent gift. Most often on them there are inscriptions in English - for the older and younger sister. But you can order jewelry from the jeweler with inscriptions in Russian. For example, a pendent with the inscription "Favorite Sis" will be a wonderful gift for any holiday.

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

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

Each stone has its 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 marital happiness, aquamarine is considered a stone of lovers.

Rose quartz is customary to give unmarried girls, because it helps a successful marriage. The moonstone brings good luck and gives peace of mind at the full moon.

Since the time of ancient Egypt, pendants depicting animals do not go out of fashion. Predators, such as a wolf, a fox or a lion, are considered a symbol of strength and power, so 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 a beloved 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 avant-garde fly will be a great gift for a self-confident girl.

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

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

• The crescent with the star is worn by the representatives of the Muslim religions, 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 (suras) - they serve their owner as protection from misfortune and misfortune.

• Hamsa or the “hand of God” protects from the evil eye. Most often in the middle of the 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 associated with it. “The shield of David” is worn by the Jews for protection; this symbol gives health, happiness, and spiritual integrity.
• Less commonly, the menorah (menorah) is used as a pendant - it is the oldest symbol of Judaism and a Jewish religious attribute.

Charms with zodiac signs are very popular. If you believe in horoscopes, it can be your amulet that protects against all sorts of negatives.

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

Pisces will suit all that is related to the water theme. The pendant should be decorated with pearls or amethyst. Gemini fit silver pendants with blue topaz, and Aries - pendants of gold, decorated with red stones.

Pendant in the form of a bottle is an original decoration for those who want to be surrounded by their favorite fragrance all day long. This may be a ceramic vessel in which aromatic oils are poured. To feel the pleasant aroma, you need to bring the bottle to the nose.

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

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

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

The trend for such jewelry is called one of the most promising areas in jewelry. Many of these transformers are true 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 to soften the decoration of a smooth, streamlined shape - an oval or a droplet.

Chubby girls recommended oblong shape, for example, fashion now strips in the style of minimalism.

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

• The circle symbolizes the sun, which is associated with eternity, fertility and wealth.
• The triangle is a geometric image of a woman, and in Christianity it is a symbol of the Holy Trinity.
• Square - a symbol of the four Elements of the Universe.
• Star - 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 for everyday wear choose small laconic pendants, and large suitable for any event.

Such pendants were popular in the 90s, with the return of the fashion for the clothes of those times, fashion came back for jewelry. It is a small-sized pendant that consists of a glittering large-size stone set in white metal or silver. Invisible is called 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 fishing line, but it is impossible to remove it - it will have to damage the lock.

Unusual decoration, popular among young girls. This is a pendant with a fluorescent pigment that starts to glow in the dark. For this, it is necessary that he meet with sunlight more often.

It can be of any shape - round, oval, in the form of a bird, asterisks, a heart. The decoration 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 of applying an inscription or image on the surface of the decoration.This may 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, date of acquaintance with a loved one, date of marriage, names, prayers or poems are put on the pendants. Also there are drawings or portraits.

Double or paired pendants stand out against the background of the variety of jewelry, its elegance and originality. The most common pendants for lovers, no less popular jewelry for best friends, a little less common pendants for sisters.

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 for women's cosmetic bags, but it can bring not only practical benefits. 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 pendants with a mirror is extensive, so it can at least become a very attractive and original piece of jewelry.

Pendants in the form of a sign of infinity 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, which holds itself by the tail. Unbreakable in appearance, it symbolizes perpetual motion and a return to itself.

Another popular form of pendants is the key. This may be a conditional key from the heart of a loved one or a mention of any place. For example, you can purchase it on vacation, in the city you like, to which you want to return over 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 a weapon of one of the most powerful Scandinavian gods, it is also a powerful amulet. It gives strength and endurance to warriors, 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 to wear girls who want to get pregnant

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

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

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

Another character that is found in different cultures. It has a thick trunk, a large crown, developed roots, sometimes there may be fruit. It is symbolized, as a rule, by one thing - a living being, not subject to the human mind.

It binds three worlds - ours, heaven (crown of the tree) and hell (roots). May symbolize human life - birth, existence and death. Sometimes it means immortality, fertility.

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

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

This can be a jar with a “cosmic” liquid, which is worn on a chain or an epoxy resin pendant. The galactic image is printed on paper and filled with epoxy. Often it is additionally placed in the 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.Decoration provides protection from all troubles.

Please note that it can not be worn near the heart! You need to wear such a pendant on a short chain, closer to the neck.

The pendant with the image of the Virgin Mary with the 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 put on a child at baptism with a cross.

It can be a plate engraving or laser engraving, in addition I encrust icons with gems.

Find a clover with four leaves - to great luck. Moreover, each leaf has a special power. The first gives hope for the best, the second gives faith, the third gives 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 buy a pendant with its image. And 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 not one hundred years. Everyone knows that horseshoe hang for good luck. Pendant in the form of this popular amulet can be your personal talisman that will help you in all your endeavors.

This amulet was revered by many nations, but especially the Egyptians loved it. He has several meanings. It symbolizes the light, the sun, the 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 even 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 this pendant has become just a stylish accessory. Girls who dreamed of being princesses in childhood wear little crowns around their necks or wrists. The decoration 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 himself without gadgets - mobile and computer equipment. Therefore, the pendant in the form of a flash drive will not surprise anyone. A flash card can itself be a decoration in the form of a heart or a flower; sometimes it is placed inside the opening medallion.

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

• Murano glass. Very spectacular decoration that just will not go unnoticed on your neck. It has a bright pattern that is under the glass, thereby creating an aquarium effect. The colors are very bright, the drawings are varied, so choosing just one pendant is very difficult.

• Brutal men's jewelry is most often made of medical steel. This may be an army token, a cross, and various biker-themed pendants. Less common are women - signs of the zodiac, hearts, and pendants of geometric shape.

• From jade. This stone is very revered by Asian people, 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 shade, the dark inclusions on which make each ornament refined and unique.

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

• With the same technique, decorations are made of oblique bei - the tape is folded into fancy patterns and fixed with the help of special glue.

• Very elegant look pendants from pieces of leather.It is easy to make them, and you can use an old leather bag or bootleg for manufacturing.

• If you do not add up to needlework, but as a child you liked to sculpt from clay, you can make a pendant from polymer clay, cold porcelain or salt dough. Bouquets of flowers, fruits and various sweets - cakes, muffins, iced donuts look very nice.

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

World famous jewelry brand with its own philosophy. The main range is represented by bracelets with detachable charms, each of which can remind of a certain memorable event in life. Also there are a variety of pendants at the neck, which 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 charm on a bracelet that 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 frameless crystal on a fishing line or on a chain. There are also crystals in a 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, which sells jewelry, china, crystal, accessories and more. Tiffany's pendants are most often decorated with diamonds. Popular forms are heart, key, infinity, doggie image.

• Choosing a pendant, consider your style in clothes. If you are a fan of sports or minimalism, you will not like jewelry with stones, in a classic way a pendant made of wood or polymer clay will be out of place.
• For each day, it is better to choose a small laconic pendant; a large, spectacular decoration will be suitable for publication.
• The opinion that the pendant must be purchased in the set is a relic of the past. The main thing is that the jewelry put on you should be made in the same style.
• Pendant should match the weight and size of the chain.