Pendant with a photo inside
Fashion trends are changing in such a way that some things become trendy again in the event of a certain period of time. Jewelry is no exception. The elegant opening pendant with a photo inside, which was especially popular in past centuries, once again became a favorite adornment of contemporaries.
Pendant history
Such familiar accessories as earrings, rings, beads appeared a long time ago. Many years ago they decorated themselves and delighted women of different classes, of different origin. With their help, beautiful ladies fascinated men, made their rivals nervous.
Each product has its own biography, an interesting history of occurrence. Pendants with a photo also went through a lot of transformations. Now no one remembers who first created this thing, but it is truly known that the ancestors of the pendant were the amulets of the ancient inhabitants of the earth.
To protect themselves from otherworldly forces and various troubles, the ancient pagans hung a pebble around their necks, endowed, in their opinion, with sacral meaning. The item must be placed on a strip of animal skin.
With the evolution of mankind, changes occurred with pendants. They became more complex, but no less interesting. In Egypt, the time of the pharaohs often used pendants. Cleopatra herself gave her entourage pendants with precious stones, on which was engraved her name, and sometimes the image.
In the XV — XVI centuries, pendants with a secret appeared. The stone was cut in half, and as a result, something similar to a shell with a cavity inside was obtained. Poison was poured into it. Deadly liquid most often poisoned those close to the royal family of loyal subjects and the kings themselves.
After some time, noble persons invented a different purpose for jewelry - they began to hide the most precious thing in pendants - the image of a loved one or his hair. In those days, for certain reasons, the names of lovers were often hidden, because such accessories were a good solution to heart problems.
Especially the navigators cherished such attributes. In the pendants they hid photos of wives, children, their hair. These jewels became the only reminder of a native home during distant travels across the expanses of seas and oceans.
By the end of the Middle Ages pendants, which had been provided for the opening, were transformed from jewelry to distinctive signs. Such awards were received by the best warriors and outstanding figures who were at the court.
It was from the opening pendant began the activities of the famous to this day, Faberge. The master made his first creations in the form of pendants. But the decorations were so heavy that the jeweler was forced to abandon this venture and start producing amazingly beautiful eggs in the form in which they have reached our days.
Models
Such an amazing decoration, like a pendant, is a variety of models and stylistics, so that they can be combined with any type of clothing. There are:
- pendants on a short and long chain;
- small, medium, large;
- glass, with natural stones, metal;
- wicker, wooden, leather;
- semantic and symbolic (charms, amulets).
In addition to the standard pendants with a photo inside, more sophisticated versions are made, which can fit up to eight shots. There are also opening decorations in the form of a heart. Heart medallions are especially popular with people in love who want to show their feelings to a loved one.They are called love pendants.
Today, the production of pendants has reached such heights that sometimes you can see the most unexpected of their options. These are the figures of animals, flowers and insects, geometric symbols and so on. But in order not to embellish a person, the opening medallions are designed, first of all, to remind their owner about the important things in their person or moment.
Material
Pendants, most often, are made of precious metals - white and yellow gold, platinum, and silver. Often, different gemstone parts are inserted into the base. In modern production also use Swarovski crystals. Cheaper items bead and other attributes.
Pendant with a photo as a gift
The meaning of the gift
Giving a gift, each person puts a piece of his soul into it, especially if the surprise is prepared for a loved one. In this case, it is chosen more carefully and scrupulously.
The meaning of the gift in the form of a pendant is obvious. Such a thing is not presented to a colleague or girlfriend in the stairwell. A pendant is a thing that is presented to a very important person, showing her warm attitude towards the donator.
To give
Properly selected pendant will be an original and very valuable gift that will suit not only the female half of society, but also the male. He will decorate and please the owner for many years, protect him, bring good luck and always remind about the person who presented this gift!
A pendant with a photo can be presented for a birthday, New Year, Valentine's Day, March 8, etc.
The opening pendant is an ideal gift for a declaration of love. You can put in it a tiny note with gentle words and hand it to a loved one. Such a romantic recognition will certainly receive a positive response.
Combination with clothes
Decoration is the final touch in creating the perfect image. The opening pendant should match with the style of clothing, without spoiling the whole ensemble. The integrity of the style is the main criterion that determines the choice of the model of decoration.
Pendants can decorate themselves in different situations, at different times of the day, because this is a universal decoration. Due to their democratic character, these accessories are worn with a business suit and with a casual attire, on a walk, on vacation and even on the beach. The main thing is to choose a piece of jewelry that is ideally suited to the style of clothing, color of skin, eyes and hair, place of stay.
Elegant evening jewelry made of precious metal and precious stones on a thin chain or lacing will decorate evening wear. Large forms will be appropriate, but the pendant must be refined and elegant.
It is better to choose pendants from natural materials (for example, wood or leather), made in the same direction as clothing, in an ethnic style.
The business suit ideally complements the modest little pendant of precious metal, preferably without inserts. Alternatively, you can buy a medallion with very small pebbles, not too catchy.
On vacation you should pay attention to inexpensive products made of bright plastic or glass, you can wear products with bright gems. The sizes and forms can be the most different.
Large pendants are worn over clothing or in the neckline of a blouse or jacket. Miniature for this use are not suitable, they are sure to "get lost" against the background of even the thinnest fabric.
Revive and make a stylish outfit, consisting of a sweater or turtleneck, a thin chain with suspension. The decoration will enliven an unremarkable look.
Stylists do not recommend wearing pendants with colorful things. Such clothes will hide the pendant, on its background it will become imperceptible. Therefore, it is better not to use such combinations.