{"id":3116,"date":"2021-11-09T21:06:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T02:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsilverman.com\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2024-02-12T16:26:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T21:26:17","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-pendant-and-a-necklace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fsilverman.com\/rrstage\/jewelry-guides\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pendant-and-a-necklace\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between a Pendant and a Necklace?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While it\u2019s easy to mix up pendants and necklaces because they are often worn together, these two pieces of jewelry are distinctly different. The necklace is worn around the neck, while a pendant is a smaller piece of jewelry that is attached to the necklace and hangs down from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pendants are not limited to dangling from necklaces alone. You can also wear a pendant attached to an anklet or a bracelet. For example, a charm bracelet<\/a> features pendants or charms. Pendants have a clasp at the top and can attach to virtually any type of jewelry that has a chain or string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common types of pendants to choose from<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jewelers can use a wide range of materials to craft beautiful pendants. These include precious metals like gold, platinum, and sterling silver. When non-precious metals like brass and nickel are used, these are typically plated with a precious metal, such as gold or silver. Pendants can also be classified as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n