A locket is a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck for ornamental value. Necklace gives charm to the neck as it touches the throat. Ladies like fashion jewelry and would like to be looked upon as being attractive to others and to this end, pieces of jewelry are their passion.
History takes a look at a locket as a sexy piece of fashion jewelry and in those days, ladies were said to have used lockets to draw in attention to the cleavage. The Italians wore them with pendants that were hollow and filled with perfume. Egyptians used heavy gold pendants on very low neck lines, providing a look par excellence. Queen Alexandra was stated to have used genuine pearl pendants for all formal occasions and state events. Pearl necklaces were so pricey that it is stated that an American skyscraper was exchanged for the rate of a pearl pendant.
Necklaces are made from numerous metals and a locket or pendant can also be connected to them. Pendants of cross are worn by the Christians while pendants of Gods and Goddesses are used by Hindus. They are also studded with gemstones, beads, shells, or wood to provide them a grand look.
Pendants that are used high on the neck are called chokers. The pendant that ends on the cleavage is called the Matinée necklace. Opera pendants are longer and end below the breasts. Then there are the rope pendants that are longer then the opera necklaces.
Lockets that match the outfit prevail and different colored gemstones are studded to produce color. Rubies are ingrained for their red color, sapphires for the blue color, emeralds for green, and diamonds for their brightness and white color. Swarovski crystal pendants are more costly than glass and are making a style statement due to the fact that of the luster and dazzle of the crystals. Multicolored necklaces remain in vogue and these are fitted with several types of gems to provide them the unique want to go with any heavy outfit on a special long silver pendant necklace occasion. A bride in a white wedding gown with diamonds studded in white gold looks heavenly and princess like.
Jewelers stock locket sets, which have a necklace, matching earrings, and bracelet. This makes it simpler for people to purchase whatever at one location instead of playing around to discover something that matches their pendant.
Present your mom with a gorgeous traditional gold pendant with a matching set of ear studs on her birthday or anniversary and see the pleasure in her face. No matter exactly what the age is, this is one piece of jewelry that is liked and used by all with the very same eager interest and passion.