Gold medallion is an ornament made of gold, usually round or oval, with a chain or cord. Inside the medallion may be a miniature portrait, a commemorative image or a talisman.
Decoration design
Often ordinary people confuse the concepts of "pendant" and "medallion". However, experienced specialists and jewelers clearly distinguish between the meanings of these two words. So, pendants are jewelry that do not have cavities and can neither open nor close.
Medallions include all opening pendants that are designed to be worn on a neck chain. Medallions are also called relief images that are on a round or oval frame.
Medallions consist of two halves, which have a swivel joint and a closing mechanism. They make such jewelry from alloys, precious and non-precious metals. The connecting element between the medallion and the chain is an eyelet attached to the decoration.
Origin story
The gold medallion owes its appearance to Ancient Rome. Since exactly there medallionscalled round discs, which were presented in case of victory. Medallions gained particular popularity in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The decoration was somewhat reminiscent of a gold coin, it was brightly decorated and attached to a chain. They were decorated with miniatures, precious stones, engraved and niello drawings, filigree and granulation.
In Russia, this kind of jewelry became fashionable at the end of the 19th century. Gold medallions were strung on a colored or black ribbon. They were also inserted into bracelets.
Gold opening locket
The history of opening medallions is closely related to the veto of wearing opening rings. Rings with a secret were forbidden to be worn at the courts of the Medici and Borgia. The reason for the ban was hidden in the fact that many representatives of the royal family were poisoned with poison, which the attackers hid in opening rings. When the mystery with the rings was revealed, they were banned. However, the killings still happened, only now the malefactors used medallions for their own purposes.
Gold medallions are more informative and special than jewelry made from non-precious raw materials. So, for example, even an ordinary piece of jewelry is unique, because it is not known what is inside. From generation to generation, medallions equipped with photographs of close relatives are passed down, on which important messages are indicated in order to unite the family and convey important information intended for children and grandchildren.
Recommendations
When wearing a medallion, the neckline is automatically emphasized. You can wear this type of jewelry both in the daytime and in the evening. To look beautiful and graceful, wearing this piece of gold, you should follow a few of the following tips:
- as a rule, any kind of medallions are best combined with an elegant and thin chain;
- short chains are recommended to wear with massive medallions or sports pendants;
- don't wear more than one piece of jewelry at a time (the combination of a medallion with a pendant or pendant looks vulgar and ridiculous at the same time);
- when choosing a medallion, you should pay attention to such a detail as the correct combination of the product model with other jewelry: earrings, bracelets and rings;
- medallions and other decorations must be kept clean, so they will sparkle brighter and please the eye.
Gold jewelry, including medallions, is appropriate to wear at any age, the only nuance is that the accessory matches the outfit, as well as a particular life situation. In order for a piece of gold to look harmonious with the rest of the clothes, when choosing jewelry, you need to choose a model that could be a smooth addition to the image, and not a distraction that overloads the previously created composition.
Women's gold medallions
The main difference between the products is the drawing or pattern applied to the surface of the product, which serves as itsdecoration. When choosing a piece of gold, be sure to take into account not only aesthetic preferences in the design of jewelry, but also analyze what the symbol printed on the surface of the medallion can mean. Since the decorated surface, when worn, plays an important role in the wearer's life.
As a rule, representatives of the weaker sex use this type of accessories. Particularly widespread are products that are made using ancient Slavic symbols, runes. Such decorations serve as a talisman against the evil eye and damage, and are also used to enhance the impact of positive energy and increase creativity. Standard round gold medallions continue to be popular, and are also available in apple, angel, heart and hourglass shapes.
Gold products for men
The variety of design options for men's gold medallions makes it possible to choose the most suitable model for a particular person. A gold medallion can serve not only as a bright accessory, but also as an effective talisman, thanks to which the state of affairs will improve both on personal matters and in spiritual development.
Men's models of medallions are made in round, square, oval and rectangular shapes. In addition to operational properties, when choosing a model, you should think about the possible addition of a pattern - on the surface of the product using engraving, stones or enamel.
