Why Pendants?
Pendants
make great gifts for many reasons. Most importantly
to remember is that pendants
are
a very personal item. Pendants are close
to your heart. Another great reason to
choose a pendant as a gift is because the choices
are almost limitless.
Pendants are made of many different materials
and designs.
Cross pendants, heart pendants,
locket pendants, charm pendants (sports icons,
special interest emblems, etc), slide pendants,
solitaire pendants, pearl enhancers, 3 stone
pendants, diamond pendants, cover a wide
range of the most popular types of pendants.
Options give the gift giver a great opportunity.
The right pendant can mean a great gift. At the
same time, there is the possibility of choosing
the wrong gift.
Overall, choosing the right pendant gift (or
any gift) is a matter of knowing the person
you are buying the pendant for. I’ll
help guide you to making the right choice.
Purpose
There is a reason you are buying a pendant
as a gift. What is the message you are trying
to say? You may be simply saying thanks for
a recent kind gesture, or you may be looking
to make your friendship a bit more romantic!
Some pendants carry a strong message. For
example, heart pendants typically say “I Love You!” or
at the very least, “I really, really,
really, really, really like you.”
Birthstones make great birthday gifts. Check
the gem
birth-stone color table to
choose the correct gem for your pendant.
Think about what you are trying to say, then
think of a pendant that says it.
The Recipient
Knowing what your recipient likes and doesn't
like will also help.
What kinds of activities does he or she partake
in? For example a fisherman may enjoy a fish
design pendant. A basketball player may enjoy
a basketball shaped pendant.
Does she frequently get dressed up for special
occasions? Is she a home body?
What kind of jewelry does this person have?
Is it all white gold? Choose a pendant that complements
their current jewelry. This tip works well for
buying pendants as birthday gifts.
Does this person wear flashy or showy clothes?
Such persons tend to enjoy larger gaudier types
of jewelry.
Male or Female?
The sex of the pendant gift recipient plays
a factor in choosing a pendant as well.
For women, a heart pendant is one of the most
popular gifts. Heart pendant gifts are usually
associated with romantic gestures such as
Valentine’s
Day and anniversary gifts. **
A simple gift for men would be a charm pendant.
Charm pendants are great because they cover every
sport, occupation, interest, or whatnot known
to man. With a minute or two of thinking, you
can easily think of a pendant idea for your gift
recipient.
Size of the Recipient
Buy larger pendants for larger people. Small
pendants on large people may loose their
visual appeal. Imagine a penny size cross
on a hairy
chest football player.
Factor in Your Budget
By spending more money you will have more choices
of pendants, be able to buy more fancy designs,
and be able to buy more precious the metals
and stones.
If you are buying a diamond pendant, clearer
and brighter diamonds are always better. High
quality diamonds hold their shine longer between
periods of cleanings. Of course diamond pendants
are much more expensive than pendants without
diamonds.
While the amount of money you spend gives you
more options, putting thought and making the
gift personal can make the gift great. The
value of the piece will actually be worth a
lot more to the recipient, if the pendant gift
was well thought out.
Money can’t buy love, and it also doesn't
buy true friendship, but it can give you lots
of options.
Some Pitfalls to Avoid
A common mistake in buying a pendant as a
gift is purchasing a chain that is either too
short
or too long. Be sure to evaluate the recipient’s
neck size. Also consult your jeweler with
regards to the proper size of necklace
for the pendant.
Some pendants wear better on chains that
hug closer to the neck, while other pendants
hang
better on looser fitting necklaces.
For pendants with stones such as diamond pendants
or gemstone pendants, there is a risk that
the diamond or gem may fall out of it’s
setting. If the pendant is expensive, I suggest
have the
pendant inspected by a professional jeweler
once a year. The jewelry will be able to evaluate
the setting and secure it if needed.
With all your jewelry purchases, be sure to
buy from a trusted jeweler. A trusted jeweler
will answer all your questions, give you advice,
and will guarantee their product. You can reduce
the risk of fraudulent activity with a jeweler
you can trust.
Good Luck !
With the above considerations and a little
work in getting to know your gift recipient,
your
pendant gift will be talked about and cherished
for years to come.
Remember that a thoughtful pendant gift will
bring the recipient lots of compliments. This
means lots of brownie points for you! Good luck!
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