Necklace:
A piece of jewelry that consists of string of stones, beads, jewels or the chain of gold, silver or other metal for wearing around the neck. The origin of necklace started 40000 years ago during Stone Age. The types of necklaces are: Lariat, Plastron, and Graduated necklace, Twist, Lavalier, Rosary and Torque. A necklace draws attention to the wearer’s face.
Pendant:
A piece of jewelry that is worn around a neck which consists of long chain with a jewel hanging from it. Pendants can be formal or casual, elaborate or simple, costly or expensive. The material options for pendant are: Gold, silver and beads. The types of pendants are: Solitaire diamond pendant, Pearl or colored Gemstone Solitaire, Diamond and Gemstones Pendant and Metal Design Pendant.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
An ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck | A piece of jewellery that hangs from a chain worn round the neck |
| Synonyms | Locket, coronet, ring, string, band, belt | Parallel, ensign, streamer, locket, jack and lustre |
| Antonyms | Stiffen, lock, clench, toughen, tighten | Unsupported |
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| History | Necklaces are believed to be as old as 40,000 years, during the Stone Age. | |
| Word origin | It was originated in between 1580-90. | It was originated from Middle English (denoting an architectural decoration projecting downward): from Old French, literally ‘hanging,’ present participle of the verb pendre, from Latin pendere. |
| Versatility | Necklace is a staple for any jewelry wardrobe because of its versatility. | A pendant is an adornment design to be suspended from either chain or chord. |
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