Friday, July 25, 2008

Tips In Buying Pendant Jewelry

By Chris Channing

There is little more to a pendant than just one or more objects on a simple necklace. But going for a fun day of pendant shopping will merit quite a bit of understanding in how the proper pendant is going to be bought. There are many factors to take into consideration, and luckily such factors can be easily spelled out for those hoping to buy such luxuries.

There are two types of pendants to choose from: used and new. A new pendant is obviously going to be much more expensive on average, depending on the exact age and condition. Used pendants can usually be found much cheaper at local sales and pawn shops, but will be costly nonetheless. Often times it is considered ritual to go ahead and obtain new pendants for anniversaries and other occasions.

While it isn't usually the bulk of the price, the metal used to make the holder and necklace part of the pendant is going to decide a large part of the final price. Consumers will be able to get anything from synthetic metals to gold and platinum- depending on their budget and how much they are willing to spend for the pendant. But in most cases, the actual gem is going to decide much of the cost.

Gem stones are the bulk of the price when obtaining pendant jewelry. It's usually common practice to obtain a gem stone of one's own birth month. These birth gem stones don't have to be followed, however, as many prefer some gem stones over others. Stone charts can be found at most jewelers or on the Internet, in case one doesn't know his or her gem stone for the corresponding birth month.

Those who practice alterrnative medicine methods will be happy to know that some stones are believed to have certain healing qualities for those who wear them. There are many different interpretations for which stones do what exactly, and studies may not be entirely conclusive, but there are those who will hold fast to their beliefs that some stones do indeed hold such healing qualities. Whether placebo or actual benefit remains to be seen.

As a last note, it should be apparent that pendant jewelry is going to vary widely by the jeweler that stocks them. Different manufacturers make widely different designs in each and every pendant, so it's a good idea to scout out options both online and at local jewelers and pawn shops. If nothing turns up, be sure to visit local sales and check with friends for more options in buying pendant jewelry.

In Conclusion

The best piece of advice available would be to visit a few different retailers for more information. Online auctioning websites may also have good information for those looking to buy used pendants for a fraction of the price. All in all, the avid pendant shopper will find much reason to rejoice in online pendant shopping.

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