Religious chains and pendants are worn primarily as a sign of love towards thee, to show our belief in our religion, to be protected against the evil spirits and in addition to all this, also as an accessory. Religious jewelry has become trendier than ever before. Let us see some of the top trends in religious chains and pendants:

Rosary Necklaces: Rosary necklaces come in various styles and patterns. The most popular trend that will rule in 2010 is the diamond cut rosary necklaces in 14 carat gold and figaro.
These chains are available in white gold as well as yellow gold.

Diamond Cut Rosary Necklaces in 14k gold:There are three patterns available in diamond cut necklaces, large, small and medium.

Large diamond cut necklaces are the costliest variety of rosary necklaces. This is because of the gold used in the necklace. The large golden balls in trendy diamond cut have a luster that will last for a lifetime. If you are tall and bulky, then you should select this.

Medium diamond cut rosary necklaces look good on all types of body frames. Whereas, small diamond cut necklaces look pretty on a small and slender frame.

You can choose these either in white gold or yellow gold, depending on your personal taste.

14 carat gold figaro rosary necklaces: Those will always remain in vogue. These are available in three patterns, large, small and medium. Again, the pattern should be chosen according to the structure of the body. If you have slender neck, then a delicate rosary necklace in small figaro would suit you, but for people having thicker neck, large figaro chains would suit best.

Now, let us have a look at trendiest religious pendants of 2010:

Religious pendants in sterling silver: These pendants are available for people of various faiths. The most popular trend is to get a personal image at the back of the pendant. Since silver is not as costly as gold, many people prefer to choose silver pendants as against gold. With the family photo or any other photo engraved at the back, this pendant can become a family treasure.

Religious pendants in 14k gold: The religious message is inscribed clearly on the pendant. The finely cut letters make the message more meaningful. You can personalize this pendant by having your image engraved on the back of the pendant.

Cross Pendants: One of the most popular emerging trend of 2010 in cross pendants is of pendants made in Venetian glass. These pendants are quite affordable and look stylish too.

The other strong trend is of black PVC pendant in either gold or silver. The combination of black and gold, or black and silver enhances the beauty of the pendant.

While there are still others who prefer to have plain cross pendants. Whichever pendant you choose, you can wear it with a chain in Italian design, to make it look beautiful.

All these pieces of jewelry will be treasured for more than a lifetime and will be passed on from one generation to another. It will remind us of who we are and where we belong.

Let's have a Quick Recap:

The 2010 Top Trends of Religious jewelry Chains and Pendants are:

Necklaces:
• Rosary Necklaces
• Diamond Cut Rosary Necklaces in 14k gold
• 14 carat gold Figaro rosary necklaces

Pendants:
• pendants in sterling silver
• pendants in 14k gold
• Cross Pendants

Victorian and antique style jewelry although very old style is still worn today. Filigree rings, bracelets and pendants look very classy if combined with right kind of clothing. Antique looking jewelry also makes for excellent heirloom gifts that can be passed down through the generations. Some of these pieces of jewelry can also be engraved so that you can personalize them. Filigree jewelry of the antique style is generally available in silver. However, you must keep in mind the credibility of the seller before you make your purchase.

Bracelets
You will find abundant variety if you are looking to buy a bracelet that has a Victorian or antique touch to it. Charm bracelets designed the Victorian way are very popular. The most popular kind of Victorian charm bracelet would be the puffed heart one, where each heart is has a unique Victorian design carved on it. Silver filigree bracelets are also very popular. You will find them available in all shapes and thickness. Silver filigree bracelets are often adorned with precious and semi precious stones like amethyst, diamonds, sapphires, onyx, crystal etc. You will also find silver filigree bracelets without any stone work.

Pendants
Antique or Victorian style silver pendants are a good idea if you are looking to make an impression. These pendants are very often large enough to catch the eye of a person as soon as they see you. If worn right they can look impressive and stylish. Antique silver pendants come in plain silver with and without precious or semi precious stones. Most antique silver pendants generally have some kind of shape, like a butterfly, scorpion or a dragonfly. You will find that most of these are a combination of silver and stone work. Pendants made out of solid sterling silver are also available in shapes like cherubs, golf bags, pigs etc. You should also consider buying silver filigree pendants. Some of these pieces are beautiful works of art combined with stones like diamonds, crystals and sapphires. They work brilliantly as standalone pendants on silver chains.

Rings
Silver Victorian style or antique rings are mostly bought as keepsake pieces of jewelry as most of them are very large and not all of them can be worn. You will find an interesting collection of antique replicated rings in sterling silver online. Rings in the shapes of butterflies, cobras, frogs, alligators etc. are just some of the chunky rings that you will come across. Filigree silver rings are also abundantly available and like other silver filigree jewelry you will find that stone work is a part of the rings too. Silver filigree rings are available both in the chunky and bold variety to the dainty and classy kinds.

Gifting antique silver jewelry
You will find that antique silver jewelry makes an ideal gift for special occasions like wedding or even christenings. They also make excellent keepsake gifts for that special lady. The variety is large, so finding the perfect piece should not be a problem at all.

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Sterling silver necklaces are the best gift for almost every woman. In fact, women adorn their slender necks with sleek necklaces and beautiful pendants since ancient times. In fact, these signature necklaces are present in almost every culture to mark the position of the woman in the society. However, it is the versatility of these pendant necklaces that has increased their popularity now-a-days. These types of pendants are ideal for both party and regular office wear. They are elegant and attractive and make a great style statement without even looking ostentatious at work. The best part of these jewelries is that they are well within your budget. In fact, these necklaces make the best gift for that special lady in your life.

These sterling silver necklaces are available in a wide variety of styles. Some of these are:

Double Heart Pendant: These types are valued for their grace. It includes interconnected silver hearts, which are somewhat asymmetrical. The hearts dangle gracefully from a sterling silver chain. In most of the cases, they are held in place by a spring ring clasp.

Heart Lariat Necklace: It is a beautiful heart charm that hangs at the end of the chain through another open heart. With these, you can conveniently adjust the drop of your necklace.

Turquoise Loving Heart Pendant: These are usually more expensive that other heart necklaces. However, they are ideal if your lady loves turquoise. A bold heart shaped turquoise is placed at the center of a cable chain.

Heart Message Pendant: You can also get personalized necklaces where you can engrave loving messages for your sweetheart. Similarly you also have necklaces personalized with your favorite birthstones. In addition, you can also get them encrusted with cubic zirconia.

Buying necklaces online:

With the advent of Internet, you can now buy them online. In fact, it will also save lots of your money. However, you need to be careful as there are some sites that sell chintzy materials. Thereby, make sure that your necklaces are branded with the particular words "sterling silver", as it is the best quality available these days on the market. It is also better to insure your piece especially if you are opting for a genuine gemstone jewelry.

SkyeSterling is proud to offer a huge assortment of sterling silver collar necklaces and pendants. We have tons of all silver, gold plated silver, stone and cubic zirconia styles to choose from.