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The earliest pendants were most likely used for earring. Gold Pendants with drop-shaped pendants were worn by Phoenician women first. The Ancient Greeks created necklaces of braided gold that featured many small pendants. It was not unusual at the time for Greek women to wear a cluster of necklaces, all with dangling pendant vases or crosses, another popular pendant even before the advent of Christianity. Pendants were often used as amulets in ancient cultures as well. The Etruscans made hollow pendants for their necklaces that were meant to carry a magic token. The pendants were called bullas and were molded from gold. They often took the shape of vases, heads of Etruscan gods or small animals.

As history advanced, so to did the construction of jewelry. During the late 15th and 16th centuries color in jewelry became more important. This meant an increased usage of gemstones. Although they were not colored, and had not been popular before for this reason, diamonds became more common during this period. These early diamonds in jewelry were uncut stones that were polished into a cabochon style. Pendants truly came into their own during the Renaissance. The many forms the pendant could take, as well as the jewelry’s multiple significances, made the pendant the ideal representation of the era’s way of thinking.

Today, diamond solitaire pendants are a very popular gift for women. All of the various shapes of diamonds are available. The range of choices lets each person reflect their individual style through their stone and setting.

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