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Historical Pendants – Mystical, Magical, Artistic

Modern jewelry has lost much of its charm due to minimalist trends and mass manufactured products. If you are wearing a pearl strand to a party, chances are you will meet many women who would be wearing pearl strands as well. To bring soul back into jewelry, many jewelers have started retailing historical jewelry. Historical pendants, especially, are much in demand because of low cost, unique designs, quaint symbolism, and as an easy to wear option for any occasion.

Antique pendants, manufactured decades, even centuries, back can be found through online stores and estate sales. Many antique pendants are former heirlooms, and their value depends on their condition. If the pendant is very old, a little chipping and discoloration will not decrease its value significantly. Newer historical pendants (say, dating back to the 1920s or later) do need to be in a good condition for their value to appreciate after a while. Think of your antique pendants as an investment - the older they become, the more they will appreciate in price, if you can manage to maintain their original shine and good condition.

Art And History

Historical jewelry has a lot to do with art. Many jewelers who design historical pendants carry certificates from art galleries and museums testifying to the authenticity of their designs. Some jewelers are inspired by the jewelry worn by women depicted in old portraits - Jean Auguste Ingres' Madame Moitessier, Boucher's Madame Bergeret, even van Rijn's Lucretia.

How do you know if the pendants have really been copied out of old patterns? Look for a certificate from a museum. For example, the Smithsonian provides a certificate of authenticity to a Danish jeweler specializing in Viking jewelry and historical pendants. Visit museums if you can find time - the displays will give you an idea of popular fashions and styles in medieval or older times. You don’t need to do in-depth research in historical pendants and their history, but it helps to know your Egyptian cartouches from Viking Thor symbols.

Every culture, every age has its own concept of beauty and flamboyance. Through historical pendants, you may gain an insight into the culture of your ancestors, or find out something new about people who exist solely in the pages of history now.

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