| In the olden times, pendants were worn for religious | | | | pearl-studded pendants to match your evening outfit. |
| purposes or as objects of identification. These days, | | | | You can also select pendants adorned with your |
| pendants are worn for the purpose of protection, | | | | birthstone. |
| ostentation and are given as awards across cultures. | | | | - Letter pendant - The first letter of your name or your |
| Ornamentation, however, is the most common use of | | | | lover's name dangling from a thin necklace also looks |
| pendants. Pendants are commonly made of gold or | | | | chic. |
| silver; although sterling silver pendants are increasingly | | | | Sterling Silver Pendants: What Suits You? |
| gaining popularity as a signature style for every | | | | Sterling silver pendants suit all age groups. However, to |
| occasion. | | | | look your best, ensure that your body structure |
| Sterling Silver Pendants: Designs | | | | complements pendant design. For instance, slim built |
| You can purchase sterling silver pendants in all sorts of | | | | women can sport heavier, solid pendant styles. Shorter |
| designs, such as animals, birds, dragons, flowers, | | | | women must opt for longer pendants which give the |
| diamonds, anchor, or any natural element. You might | | | | illusion of height. Also, those with a thin neck must |
| even want to flaunt your personality with symbolic | | | | prefer small-sized pendants. |
| pendants. Here are some stylish pendant shapes and | | | | The size of the pendant must also be determined |
| designs: | | | | according to the size of the necklace, occasion and |
| - Cross - A sleek cubic cross is a popular trend. A | | | | your outfit. If you want to highlight your pendant, team it |
| cross attached to a rosary is also very pleasing to | | | | up with a short and thin necklace. A choker-length or a |
| look at. | | | | small-length necklace when combined with a pearl |
| - Heart-shaped - This ever-green design can range | | | | drop can give you a very dainty look. For a formal or |
| from cutout heart designs to solid ones to those with a | | | | casual event, a small-sized pendant is a good choice. |
| modern twist or studded with CZ or pearls. | | | | However, a traditional family occasion, such as a |
| - Gemstone embellished - Buy ruby-, diamond- or | | | | wedding party, deserves a bigger pendant. |