Through the ages, gold pendants have been an integral part of both men’s and women’s jewellery. No jewellery box is quite complete without at least one gold pendant or locket strung on a chain or necklace.
Gold pendants have been a part of traditional jewellery of many peoples. Thousands of years ago, gold pendants were commonly worn in countries like Egypt, Turkey and India. Ancient warriors wore large pure gold sun pendants around their necks. Women preferred designs like flowers, stars, etc. Gold lockets that can be opened and used to exchange and keep pictures were considered to be highly fashionable, and are prized to this day.
Gold pendants come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and designs. Shapes may include hoops, chunky solid cylindrical blocks, squares, hearts, circles, etc. Gold pendants can be of various sizes, with, as a general rule, smaller delicate designs best suited for small frames and big sizes for larger frames. Gold pendants are available in various colours these days –– white, yellow and pink, to name a few. Designs in gold pendants are available to suit all personalities –– from traditional designs like crosses and hoops to more dramatic designs like tiny busts of famous personalities, animal shapes etc.
Gold pendants can be in varying caratage. In Western countries, gold is typically sold in lower carat jewellery –– 8 or 14 carat, whereas in cultures such as India, gold short of 22 or 18 carat is not considered gold at all. Generally, gold pendants with diamonds, pearls and precious stones set in them have lower caratage than plain gold pendants. Precious stones used in gold pendants can include rubies, emeralds, sapphires, amethysts, etc.
Gold pendants prices depend on the purity of the gold, presence of precious stones and the brand name. Higher the gold pendant in carats, greater the price as greater is the purity of gold. Thus, a 14 carat gold pendant will be cheaper than an 18 carat gold pendant of the same size and style.
Like all timeless objects, gold keeps getting better. From custom made handcrafted items to delicate machine-made exclusive pieces, today, gold pendants are available to suit all tastes. A gold pendant can be a great accessory for a classic, elegant look. In ever-changing times like ours, the never changing beauty of a gold pendant stands out.
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