Amulet pendants with a fixed gemstone
In an amulet pendant, the stone sits firmly in a silver setting. The setting holds the stone securely on all sides. You will see a twisted rim around the stone, a wavy, organic setting or a clean, sleek rim.
The cut also differs per pendant. A cushion cut stone is square with soft, rounded corners. A baguette cut stone is long and rectangular, with clean facets that catch the light in lines. A smooth, domed stone calmly shows off its colour and pattern.
Clip pendants to combine yourself
A clip pendant is an elegant clasp that you click around your necklace. You take it off just as easily. You wear it on its own as a piece of jewellery, or you hang a loose gemstone on it. That way one clip becomes a new pendant in every colour you like.
A tip from experience: a clip with a deep back hangs more beautifully with a stone on it. The weight of the stone pulls the pendant straight down. Customers notice this too in their reviews.
Pendants with zirconia
Do you love more sparkle? Then choose a pendant with zirconia. Zirconia is a crystal made in a lab that refracts light almost as well as a diamond. A pendant like this stands out in candlelight and suits a night out.
What are our pendants made of?
All pendants in this collection have a base of 925 sterling silver.
925 means 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metal, mainly copper. That copper makes the silver strong enough for everyday wear. Then every pendant gets a finish:
- Gold Plated: a layer of real gold on the silver, for a warm gold colour
- Rhodium Plated: a thin layer of rhodium, a precious metal from the platinum group, for a bright silver colour that tarnishes less quickly
- Stones: natural semi precious stones, pearl or zirconia
Which finish suits you? If you mostly wear gold jewellery, go for Gold Plated. If you love a cool, fresh look, Rhodium Plated suits you better. You can see the material and the type of stone for each pendant in the specifications.
Which gemstone do you choose for your pendant?
The stone sets the colour and the mood of your whole necklace.
You choose from dozens of natural stones. Rose Quartz is soft pink and Amethyst is purple. Onyx is deep black and Smoky Quartz has a warm, smoky brown tint. Labradorite shows a blue sheen that shifts in the light. Moonstone is milky white with a soft glow. Malachite, Landscape Jasper, Red Tiger Eye, several types of jade and pearl are also part of the collection.
Is every stone real?
Most stones are natural semi precious stones. The product page tells you which type of stone each pendant has. Natural stone has inclusions, fine lines and small colour differences. That is why no two pendants are the same, and your stone may look slightly different from the photo.
What does a pendant with a stone mean?
According to old traditions, every stone has its own meaning. In that lore, Rose Quartz stands for love, Amethyst for calm and Onyx for strength. Many women also choose their own birthstone or that of their child. Please note: such effects are not scientifically proven. So above all, choose the colour that makes you happy.
How do you attach a pendant to your necklace?
Hanging a pendant on your necklace is simple and takes just a minute.
Open the clasp of your necklace and slide the loop of the pendant onto the chain. Close the necklace again and let the pendant glide to the centre. That loop is also called the bail. Make sure it is big enough for the chain link and the clasp. Then the pendant slides smoothly back and forth.
A clip pendant is even quicker. You open the clip, click it around the chain and close it again. So you do not even have to take your necklace off.
Which necklace works with a pendant?
A fine chain link works best with a pendant. Think of a ball chain with tiny beads, an anchor chain or a curb chain. A flat, wide link such as a herringbone is best worn on its own. A pendant catches on it and does not lie as nicely.
Which length do you choose?
For a necklace with a pendant, most women choose 45 or 50 cm. The pendant then falls just on or below the collarbone. With a V neck, 50 cm looks lovely. Do you wear a turtleneck or a high collar? Then go for 60 cm or longer, so the pendant sits above the fabric. Our necklaces range from 42 to 80 cm, some chain links even up to 90 cm.
Create your own necklace with a pendant
In the Mix & Match Studio you create your own necklace with a pendant, step by step.
You first choose a necklace and then the pendant and the stone. You instantly see how it all looks together. That is handy if you are torn between gold and silver, or between two stones. It is also a lovely way to make a gift truly personal.
There is one more clever detail. Our loose pendant gemstones also fit as an earring gemstone, and the other way around. So you wear the same stone on your ear and around your neck. With just a few loose stones, you create a set that matches from ear to neck.
Several pendants on one necklace
Do you want to wear two pendants at once? Then choose a necklace with a fine chain link and hang a large pendant next to a small one. Two pendants in the same metal colour look calm. Prefer layering? Then wear two necklaces with at least 5 cm difference in length, each with its own pendant.
A necklace pendant as a gift
A pendant is a safe gift, because you do not need to know a size.
Choose a stone in her favourite colour or her birthstone. Not sure which necklace she wears? Then give a clip pendant, which fits almost any fine necklace. Every order arrives beautifully wrapped, ready to give. Does the choice not suit after all? Then you have 14 days to return the pendant unworn and with the original labels.
How to keep your pendant beautiful
With a few simple habits, your pendant stays beautiful for years.
Take off your necklace with pendant when you shower, swim, exercise and sleep. Put on perfume and body lotion first, and only then your jewellery. Store each pendant separately, so stones and metal do not rub against each other. Polish with a dry, soft cloth and do not use harsh products.
Designed in the Netherlands, made in workshops
Since 2014 we have been designing our jewellery in the Netherlands.
Workshops in Italy, Bangkok and Hong Kong make it for us. We visit these workshops regularly and check materials and details ourselves, from the setting of the stone to the loop of the pendant. Today our jewellery is sold by more than 500 jewellers and retailers across Europe.
You get a 2 year warranty on manufacturing defects and 6 months on the plating. In the Netherlands shipping is free from €75, internationally from €100. Would you like to see and feel a pendant first? Then visit our showroom at Botterweg 12 L in Zwolle, or call 038 853 6655.
Frequently asked questions about necklace pendants
Below you will find answers to the questions we get most often.
Does the pendant come with a necklace?
No, you buy our pendants separately. That way you combine the pendant with a necklace you already own, or you choose a new necklace to go with it.
What is the difference between a pendant and a charm?
A charm is small and usually hangs on a bracelet. A pendant hangs on your necklace and forms its centrepiece.
What is a clip pendant?
A clip pendant is a pendant with a clasp that you click around your necklace. You can also hang a loose gemstone on it, so you can change the colour whenever you like.
Does a pendant fit every necklace?
A pendant fits almost any fine chain link. Do check that the loop of the pendant is big enough for the chain link and the clasp of your necklace.
Which necklace length looks best with a pendant?
For most women, 45 or 50 cm is ideal. The pendant then falls just on or below the collarbone.
Are the gemstones real?
Most stones are natural semi precious stones. You can see the type of stone for each pendant in the specifications.
Can I shower with my pendant?
Better not. Water, soap and sweat wear down the plating faster. So take off your necklace with pendant when you shower, swim and exercise.
Where can you buy Sparkling Jewels necklace pendants?
You order Sparkling Jewels necklace pendants right here online. Order on a working day before 3 pm and we ship the same day. The collection is also sold by more than 500 jewellers and retailers across Europe.
