Pendants
Choosing from Among the Myriad of Pendants
Pendants come in just about every style and color. Visit the jewelry stores in your area and you are sure to find a variety of pendants. Here are some tips for selecting the right one for you:
1) Drop pendants look great with many necklines. These pendants are hung by a small chain or loop that is attached to the necklace. These pendants can be vertical or tapered and extend roughly an inch downwards. They can be dramatic or classic in style. Common styles of drop pendants include a line of gems – which are modern looking – or teardrop shapes – which can look classic.
2) Slide pendants can also be very flattering. These types of pendants slide along the chain on one wide loop or on multiple loops. If you want a pendant for a snake chain, these pendants are your best bet. Most slide pendants consist of solitaire gemstones mounted on thick gold or silver frames. These pendants can look dramatic.
3) Clip-on pendants can be removed or put on without removing the necklace. If you have a necklace that you wear all the time, clip-on pendants allow you to accessorize your necklace as often as you like. Most clip-on pendants have clamps that shut on the chain. This holds the pendant in place. Depending on the clip, the pendant may be fixed o may slide along like a slide pendant. If you are buying clip-on pendants, make sure that you buy a pendant with a good clamp, or you may lose your new accessory. Only match clip-on pendants with lighter necklaces, since the weight of heavier necklaces can cause the clasp to pop open and can lead you to lose your pendant.
4) If you have a chain or necklace you love, consider having a wardrobe of pendants. They can give your necklace a whole new look in an instant. Just bring your necklace or chain into jewelry stores with you to ensure that your pendants will work well with your necklace. Make sure that the shade of gold in both the pendants and necklace match well.
5) Check the weight of your pendant before buying. The pendant should lie smoothly, without flipping over and without pulling too heavily on the chain.
6) Check proportion before buying. The necklace or chain and the pendant should be proportional in size. Larger pendants call for thick chains and smaller pendants call for lighter chains. A mismatch will look unsightly.
7) Avoid huge pendants for work. Similarly, stay away from tiny gold pendants that look like childish trinkets. This means anything with initials, zodiac symbols, or animals. They will not make you look professional best.
For ages people believed that peridot had the power to ward off evil spirits, nightmares and enchantments. It was also used as a medicine to treat asthma and other ailments. Its power was considered most powerful when the stone was set in gold.
Peridot is available in a range of sizes, shapes and color hues. The peridot is mostly faceted in classical table cuts, or in round, antique, as an octahedron or oval.
Peridot is the gemstone form of the mineral olivine. The vivid green color with the slight tinge of gold is caused by very fine traces of iron.
Peridot is relatively soft - only 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Peridot is the birthstone for August. Gemstone and DiamondDiamonds are among the most prized substances on earth. The name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamastos," meaning "invincible."
The value of a stone is determined by the "4 Cs" of cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
The cut is the factor that defines the brilliance of a diamond. Round brilliant cut is considered the "ideal" shape for a diamond because it maximizes a stone's sparkle.
Color indicates to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Colorless and near-colorless diamonds are the most valuable. There are even fancy natural colored diamonds in reds, pinks, blues, greens, yellows, browns and other colors. Fancies are valued for their depth of color.
Clarity of a diamond is based on the presence of surface or internal flaws within a diamond caused during its formation or during the cutting process. The fewer inclusions the diamond has, the more valuable the diamond will be.
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into 100 points or approximately 200 milligrams.
Diamonds are simply crystallized carbon. With a ranking of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness diamonds are the hardest known substance on earth.
Since only diamonds can scratch other diamonds, it's important to wrap and store your diamond jewelry pieces separately.
Diamond is symbol of everlasting love. Mary of Burgundy is the first known recipient of a diamond engagement ring, in 1477. And so began the tradition of presenting the diamond as a promise of marriage. A diamond is believed to bring its owner wealth and happiness as well as protection.
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Tanzanite is a variety of the mineral zoisite. It occurs in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors. The stone is known for its wonderful colour, pure blue with overtones of purple. Heat treatment releases this spectacular colors, because in its natural form, tanzanite is typically brown with reddish, orange, yellow or bronze hues.
With a ranking of 6.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale tanzanite is not particularly hard.
This gemstone is cut in every imaginable shape from the classical round shape to a number of imaginative cuts.
Its deep blue with the slightly purple tint is one of the most extravagant colours. It personifies unconventional elegance. Those who wears it exudes confidence and individuality. Gemstone and DiamondDiamonds are among the most prized substances on earth. The name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamastos," meaning "invincible."
The value of a stone is determined by the "4 Cs" of cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
The cut is the factor that defines the brilliance of a diamond. Round brilliant cut is considered the "ideal" shape for a diamond because it maximizes a stone's sparkle.
Color indicates to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Colorless and near-colorless diamonds are the most valuable. There are even fancy natural colored diamonds in reds, pinks, blues, greens, yellows, browns and other colors. Fancies are valued for their depth of color.
Clarity of a diamond is based on the presence of surface or internal flaws within a diamond caused during its formation or during the cutting process. The fewer inclusions the diamond has, the more valuable the diamond will be.
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into 100 points or approximately 200 milligrams.
Diamonds are simply crystallized carbon. With a ranking of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness diamonds are the hardest known substance on earth.
Since only diamonds can scratch other diamonds, it's important to wrap and store your diamond jewelry pieces separately.
Diamond is symbol of everlasting love. Mary of Burgundy is the first known recipient of a diamond engagement ring, in 1477. And so began the tradition of presenting the diamond as a promise of marriage. A diamond is believed to bring its owner wealth and happiness as well as protection.
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Occasionally, amethyst is found combined with citrine into a single gemstone called ametrine.
In popular belief, the amethyst offers protection against drunkenness. And gemstone therapists say that the amethyst has a sobering and cleansing effect.
Whit "7" on the Mohs hardness scale amethyst has good durability and is suitable for everyday wear.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February.
Gemstone Pendant DiamondDiamonds are among the most prized substances on earth. The name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamastos," meaning "invincible."
The value of a stone is determined by the "4 Cs" of cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
The cut is the factor that defines the brilliance of a diamond. Round brilliant cut is considered the "ideal" shape for a diamond because it maximizes a stone's sparkle.
Color indicates to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Colorless and near-colorless diamonds are the most valuable. There are even fancy natural colored diamonds in reds, pinks, blues, greens, yellows, browns and other colors. Fancies are valued for their depth of color.
Clarity of a diamond is based on the presence of surface or internal flaws within a diamond caused during its formation or during the cutting process. The fewer inclusions the diamond has, the more valuable the diamond will be.
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into 100 points or approximately 200 milligrams.
Diamonds are simply crystallized carbon. With a ranking of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness diamonds are the hardest known substance on earth.
Since only diamonds can scratch other diamonds, it's important to wrap and store your diamond jewelry pieces separately.
Diamond is symbol of everlasting love. Mary of Burgundy is the first known recipient of a diamond engagement ring, in 1477. And so began the tradition of presenting the diamond as a promise of marriage. A diamond is believed to bring its owner wealth and happiness as well as protection.
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