Diamond Pendants - How to dress up.

Diamond pendants are desirable to a lot of women because when it is worn with, for instance, a simple white gold chain, a woman's look can easily be upgraded to a style that is more elegant. These types of pendants are not only exquisite, for they also exude class. One nice thing about owning, buying or gifting one is that these pendants come in a variety of sizes, so the price range can go from affordable to extravagant. In other words, it can fit any budget.

Although uncommon, the men can also wear diamond pendants. No longer restricted to women's fashion, many stylish men are into wearing diamond pendants as a way to show their savvy taste, too. Yet these are the ones created with masculine designs and will almost always be designer pieces, hence it can be rather expensive.

Diamond Pendant Selections

The truth is there can be a lot of shapes and sizes for diamond pendants. Just look at the collection on Bee Jewellery and you will see the variety. But the most common pendant designs may be classified into:

Heart-shaped. This design is almost always a symbol or love and romance. And with the diamond's status as a representation of "forever", heart-shaped diamond pendants are perfect as anniversary gifts.

Initial. This design offers a personal touch and may come with specks of pink or yellow diamonds that make the necklace look really dainty. Fathers can give their daughters pendants in this design, to mark birthdays and special occasions.

Cross-shaped. Diamond set cross pendants are the kind you can gift to a woman you respect, such as your mom or grandmother. This type of pendant is quite sombre but with an air of class and sophistication.

Key-shaped. Pendants like this can replace heart-shaped ones, if you find the latter so cliché, as it also symbolizes love and acceptance.

Wearing Diamond Pendants

A diamond is often associated with glamour, fame and fortune. But it's not as if you have to be royalty or a celebrity to wear diamond pendants. There are some designs that can work as an everyday piece, given that diamonds have also become more affordable and accessible to average consumers. There are, however, some simple fashion tips you can follow with wearing diamond pendants or necklaces, and this is more about highlighting style and good taste.

Diamonds are usually worn during special occasions like weddings, special dinners or events. Most women love wearing just a simple monochromatic dress with a diamond necklace as the accent piece, but this style may be too cliché and boring for others already. Some test fashion conventions by wearing diamonds with casual clothes during daytime. While it's true that diamonds appear to shine and sparkle more at night, because of the way light reflects on it, it is now acceptable to wear diamond necklaces with business suits and dressy work clothes for a more dignified and elegant look. It may even be worn with dressy but classy tops and jeans, when a woman feels like dressing down, but keeping it stylish.

Diamond pendants can be layered with other necklaces like pearls or gemstones. The trick is in knowing how to mix and match jewellery to complement the diamond and not to clash with it.

It is a responsibility to own diamonds because proper care and maintenance has to be given to it. Even if you own just a simple heart-shaped diamond necklace, it still requires regular cleaning and proper storage. It is still a precious stone after all and you would definitely want this to last with you forever.