Focal Pendant
Focal Pendant
The Beauty of Silver Jewelry
Silver as a metal was discovered a few thousand years ago. Since the, it has become a popular metal for use in creating fine and even fashion jewelry. A Sterling Silver pendant in particular has come to epitomize the uniqueness, versatility, and class of Silver Jewelry. In addition to the beauty of the metal itself, a silver pendant allows the wearer to display his or her own taste and personality. In many ways, the pendant is a way in which you can express yourself and communicate with those around you. Another popular piece of silver jewelry is the necklace. A well design and chosen silver necklace can add pizzazz and sparkle to any outfit – classic and elegant or casual and trendy. For a simple and classic look, a simple silver choker or chain works best. For a trendier look, you can add more chunky or intricate silver pendants and charms. Or, try a contemporary look with a bold silver pendant on a leather or silk lariat. To show off your neck, try a silver choker. It draws the eye to the slim elegance of the neck. On the other hand, it you are wearing an outfit with a high neckline, you would do well to wear a necklace that extends to the breast bone. You can also play around with the weight and design of the necklace. Petite individuals should consider fine, elegant silver work. However, if you are tall a bolder silver necklace and pendant may be more your style.
One of the big advantages of silver is that its color is warm and lustrous, and yet quite neutral. This means that it can be combined with other materials to create more exotic designs. Furthermore, the proportion of the silver to the gem in the piece can be varied to create slightly different looks. For example, you can have a Freshwater Pearl bracelet with a single strand of white freshwater pearls and a silver clasp. In this particular design, the silver is almost fully concealed and no visible to a casual observer. On the other hand, you can also have a Sterling Silver pendant with a single Biwa or Shell Pearl as the focal gem framed in an intricate and large silver setting. In this case, the silver setting is more the focus of the pendant, and the pearl is an accessory. Of course, the combination of gemstones with silver is a tried and true approach as well! Once again, because of the color of silver, it can be used with bold gems such as red coral or deep blue lapis, as well as with lighter gemstones such as aquamarine and imperial topaz.
About the Author
Dale Arnold, the author of this article, lives and works in Arizona. He enjoys outdoor activities and is a bit of a gemhound. In his spare time, he sells cheap MP3 players of high quality through his online webstore.
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DescriptionSize:41' Diameter Renaissance Medallion Lovely flower and leaf pattern carved within it Bordered by a rope-patterned edge This piece is available in a wide range of sizes 4' Hole |
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DescriptionSize:29-5/8' Diameter Antiquity Medallion Radiant sunburst that emerges from a central band of symmetrically-etched leaves Choose from a variety of sizes for this medallion: 29 5/8' or 36' Hole on 29 5/8' is 4' Hole on 36' is 1' |
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DescriptionSize:27' Diameter Meredith Medallion The Meredith medallion is decorated with long oak leaves, each of which are framed by curlicuing accents. This piece includes a 5' maximum canopy size. |
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DescriptionPewter pendant on 18" black silicone necklace with snap closure. |
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Standing unicorn pewter charm on a black 5 strand stainless steel choker-style necklace
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DescriptionThe sparkling highlights on these made-in Oregon, USA, focal components are created by diamond-tipped cutting wheels. |
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Kitten in circle pewter charm on a black 5 strand stainless steel choker-style necklace
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DescriptionThe sparkling highlights on these made-in Oregon, USA, focal components are created by diamond-tipped cutting wheels. |
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Wood Tan Jasper Oval Focal Pendant Beads 34 x 24mm (Set of 4) $7.69 Brown and beige wood jasper smooth flat oval focal pendant beads. |
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Red Brecciated Jasper Square Donut Focal Pendant Bead $7.69 Red brecciated jasper square donut focal bead. |
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Red Brecciated Jasper Wavy Oval Focal Pendant 41mm $6.69 The deep rich red-gray hue of Brecciated Jasper makes for a very unique stone bead in a red gray color. |
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JonCar Classic Brass Moody Blue Riverstone Vintage Necklace $29.49 This long brass necklace shows a ceramic focal pendant embellished with decorative brass and a petite riverstone. Great for any style, this piece of jewelry features lovely blue and pink colors. |
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JonCar Classic Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Bird Necklace (7-8 mm) $94.99 This necklace features elegant pearls with accents of decorative sterling silver bead caps and bali spacers. An eye catching round focal pendant with a perched bird hangs beautifully from this piece of vintage jewelry. |
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Red Brecciated Jasper Square Donut Focal Pendant Bead $16.61 Red brecciated jasper square donut focal bead.Type of supply: Focal pendant A brick red stone featuring natural black, gray and white inclusions Hole is top side drilled and approximately 1.5-2mmMaterials: Jasper Dimensions: 35mm wide x 35mm long x 6-7mm thickQuantity: One (1) pendantAll weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. Treatment code CR (crystal). See Gemstone Treatments for further information. |
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Red Brecciated Jasper Wavy Oval Focal Pendant 41mm $14.53 The deep rich red-gray hue of Brecciated Jasper makes for a very unique stone bead in a red gray color.Type of supply: Focal Beads Carved Oval focal beads Very smooth polished stone with wavy detailing Hole is 1mm in diameter and drilled top to bottomMaterials: Jasper Dimensions: 30 mm wide x 41.3 mm long x 3.5-9.5 mm thickQuantity: One BeadAll weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. Treatment code CR (crystal). See Gemstone Treatments for further information. |
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Wood Tan Jasper Oval Focal Pendant Beads 34 x 24mm (Set of 4) $16.61 Brown and beige wood jasper smooth flat oval focal pendant beads. Type of supply: Focal bead Colors range from beige, tan, and brown Wood jasper is also known as scene jasper Hole is 1mm in diameter and is drilled lengthwise through bead Materials: Jasper Dimensions: 24mm wide x 34mm long x 6-6.5mm thickQuantity: Four (4) beadsAll weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. Treatment code CR (crystal). See Gemstone Treatments for further information. |
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Focal Character $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles In any narrative, the focal character is the character on whom the audience is meant to place the majority of their interest and attention. He or she is almost always also the protagonist of the story; however, in cases where the focal character and protagonist are separate, the focal characters emotions and ambitions are not meant to be empathized with by the audience to as high an extent as the protagonist (this is the main difference between the two character terms). The focal character is mostly created to simply be the excitement of the story, though not necessarily the main character about whom the audience is emotionally concerned. The focal character is, more than anyone else, the person on whom the spotlight focuses; the center of attention; the man whose reactions dominate the screen. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 78 Publication Date: 2010/08/15 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.19 inches |
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Focal Length $93.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The focal length of an optical system is a measure of how strongly it converges (focuses) or diverges (defocuses) light. For an optical system in air, it is the distance over which initially collimated rays are brought to a focus. A system with a shorter focal length has greater optical power than one with a long focal length; that is, it bends the rays more strongly, bringing them to a focus in a shorter distance. In telescopy and most photography, longer focal length or lower optical power is associated with larger magnification of distant objects, and a narrower angle of view. Conversely, shorter focal length or higher optical power is associated with a wider angle of view. In microscopy, on the other hand, a short objective lens focal length leads to higher magnification. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 140 Publication Date: 2010/07/30 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.32 inches |
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Diamond Shape Filigree Pendant Necklace $104 The chain and pendant in the diamond shape filigree pendant necklace areequally impressive. The diamond shaped pendant is intricately cut outand makes a great focal point for the piece. This necklace fastens with alobster claw closure. |
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