Close to the heart
Ah, the pendant, center of attention, worn close to the heart. We think of pendant necklaces as fine accessories, with their glints of precious metals, sparkles of gems and stones. ❦ Historically, however, pendant necklaces were worn to express identity and status. ❦ In some instances, they were thought to possess protective or spiritual attributes. ❦ The thought of such powers, combined with the variety of beautiful designs available today, makes a pendant a truly magical gift – even for yourself.
Les Sous Bois “Mystere” large crystal necklace, Baccarat, $895. Baccarat boutiques; Baccarat.com
Moon Bali Comet pendant, Isharya, $525. Isharya.com
Plumage peacock pendant, Isharya, $140. isharya.com
Chocolate and vanilla diamond swirl pendant in 14-karat strawberry gold (0.466 total carat weight), Le Vian, $3,147. Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s; levian.com
“Fleurs de Psydelic” ruby crystal necklace, Baccarat, $430. Baccarat boutiques; baccarat.com
18-karat white and yellow gold organic pendant with 0.32 carats of brilliant white diamonds, Simon G, $1,940. Padis Gems
14-karat rose gold pink mother of pearl necklace, Kabana, $3,048. Fred Meyer Jewelers, Na Hoku, The Yellow Brick Road; kabana.net
Free-form pendant with swirling, ribbon-like bands of chocolate and vanilla diamonds and 14-karat strawberry gold (0.65 total carat weight), Le Vian, $2,547. Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s; levian.com
Multidimensional champagne sunset medallion with 18-karat yellow gold and diamond (0.55 total carat weight), Tacori, $5,870. Lustre Precious Gems
Emerald and diamond (12 carat total weight) 18-karat white gold pendant, $16,000. Cegielski Jewelers, cegielskijewelers.com
Long ancient flower pendant with semi-precious stones, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza, $775. Neiman Marcus; mcldesign.net
18-karat white and yellow gold rosette pendant with 0.47 carats of brilliant white diamonds, Simon G, $3,300. Padis Gems
"Beads of Paradise" black rhodium and green diamond necklace, Sethi Couture, $700. Mansoor & Gore; sethicouture.com
Rare, natural Burmese green jadeite dragon pendant in 18-karat white gold and diamonds (1.13 total carat weight), David Lin, $130,000. Lustre Precious Gems
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Cegielski Jewelers 5354 Clayton Road, Concord, cegielskijewelers.com Fred Meyer Jewelers Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord, Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, fredmeyerjewelers.com |
Lustre Precious Gems Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, lustrepreciousgems.com Mansoor & Gore Jewelers 530 Ramona St., Palo Alto, mansoorgore.com |
Na Hoku Westfield Valley Fair, Stoneridge Shopping Center, nahoku.com Padis Gems 101 Utah St., Suite 201, San Francisco; guest pass can be printed out at padisgems.com (under “Our Stores”). 888 Brannan St., Suite 126, San Francisco |
The Yellow Brick Road 17 N. Santa Cruz St., Los Gatos; yellowbrickroadjewelers.com |
Category: Fashion
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