subject: Considering Sterling Silver Pendant From Silver.ag [print this page] The sterling silver pendant that hangs from the chain around the neck is an addition to the wardrobe that is seen to be very elegant and beautiful. Almost any outfit, casual or formal, is enhanced by the wearing of this accessory. It is something that can express the type of personality a person may have. The traits a pendant might express is as diverse as those who would wear one.
The various representations, or expressions, of those traits of personality depend upon the many designs that are offered in the marketplace. Thus choosing the pendant that will end up resting near your heart should be the one that you feel suits your sense of self. Thus it shall have a meaning to you that is intensely personal. That is especially true if it is a gift from a person that you deem special to you.
Some designs that have become available to the consumer are those that are fashioned in the shape of a heart, a dragon, one that has gems encrusted on it, and one that is called a letter pendant. This letter pendant is usually the first letter of the wearer's name or the first letter of the name of a significant other. The ones with gems can be mounted with anything from birthstones to diamonds and rubies. Heart shaped pendants are either solid or have a design cut out in the middle and can have gems encrusted on them as well.
Other choices that have been known to be offered in the way of designs are shapes like a star or dragon, circles, and Gothic designs. The star in silver that is worn on the en of a chain can make its wearer feel a bit special because of its shimmer. The one design that is popular with Gothic enthusiasts is the dragon because it is something that many seek to add to their collection. Ones that are circular, or round, can be decorated with gems or engraved in accordance with the preference of the one who will be its wearer.
How then do you actually choose the one that is right for you? First off, do you feel a personal connection to the piece? Does it, as they say, speak to you on some level? After all it is a work of art and as such it should fascinate you in some way.
Of course there are a couple of other factors that should be considered in the choosing of a sterling silver pendant. They include the percentage of sterling silver it contains, where and when it was made, and if it has been cast and polished with the details remaining intact. Thus ensuring that you own a piece that you would not feel ashamed to wear on a chain around your neck.
