This year’s jewelry trends are all about the big, the bold, and the glamorous. One piece that fits right into that theme is the pendant. This fall and most likely into the New Year, pendants will be everywhere. All sizes, big and small are what you will see coming from finer artisan studios. Pendants are great to wear with either casual or dressy outfits. They look great on a sweater alone or inside a blazer. The oversized pendant is very popular. Large gemstone cabochons on chains or wire chokers and collars will look great and are a must-have. Watch also for large pendants hanging from chunky beaded gemstone necklaces. Pendants compliment the lower necklines that are prevalent in fashion lines right now, so it’s wise to stock up on a few pieces.

How to Wear a Pendant

Obviously, a pendant doesn’t hang on it own. You will need a chain for your pendants that is strong enough and hangs at the right length. You can purchase one or two chains in gold or silver. However, silver seems to be the most popular choice in casings right now for pendants. Chains should hang at least 20 or 24 inches for the pendant to drop at or below the bust line. A pendant is such a bold fashion piece that you can wear it alone, or with just a pair of matching earrings, or an oversized ring in a matching stone.

This sterling silver pendant features a high-grade authentic rainbow obsidian cabochon.  Such a stunning stone on a polished silver chain would be an eye-catching draw to a favorite turtleneck sweater or sweater dress. (Item # AJP201127) Pendants can feature a more involved casing such as this sterling silver pendant with a high-grade authentic picture jasper cabochon. The silver casing features scrolling designs etched in silver. (Item # AJP201036).

Wearing a pendant will most definitely draw the eye onto the features you’d like to enhance and away from the ones you’d like to downplay. Pendants worn on choker chains can work especially well this way, drawing attention up the neckline and near the face, away from a fuller bottom figure. Of course, a pendant doesn’t just have to be a stone hanging on a chain. Pendants can take on many exquisite and unique shapes and forms, such as this authentic moonstone pendant built into a streamlined sterling silver frame. ( Item # AJP201014). For a wonderful way to feature a trendy item, add a beautiful pendant piece to your jewelry wardrobe.

By Julie