Wishbone Necklace Pendant: Your Fashionable Good Luck Charm

Wishbone charms and amulets began to appear frequently during the 18th Century, and were made of many types of metal, ranging from pewter to gold. Like other lucky charms, such as horseshoes and clover leafs, wishbone pendants became the objects of folk charms that were worn to bring good luck.

Nowadays, it is possible to buy these charms at jewelry stores and shops selling charms and amulets to bring good luck. Although it is usual to wear a single wishbone charm suspended by a chain on the neck, wearing a mix of several different style wishbone pendants is also a popular bohemian look. In addition to finding these charms in stores, they are also available through internet web stores.

Whether you wear it as a good luck charm, or as a trendy fashion statement, the wishbone pendant serves both as a classic accessory and as a good luck symbol set to accompany you on every journey. The wishbone pendant is crafted from smooth polished metal and has a medium size and an instantly recognizable shape like the letter 'A' without the horizontal line. It is often accompanied with a simple and thin cable chain that threads directly through the top of the pendant and fastens in back with a spring ring clasp.

These pendants are available in a wide price range, depending upon the depth of your pockets. You can jazz up with beaded or imitation jewelry wishbone pendants or indulge in designer pendants crafted in precious metals. Irrespective of whether you are forty or fourteen, this can be easily be modified to your age and to your style. No matter what the style or design, the verdict will always be the same-you won't have to wish for attention wearing this precious charm.

Depending upon the desired look you are aiming for, you can find the perfect wishbone pendant style to compliment your ensemble. Depending upon the occasion you can opt for a delicate or bolder design. Thus, it is a best buy for people who like to keep their look minimalistic yet elegant or for people who like to make a glamorous statement.

The pendant itself can be found in various versions, ones with the curved line edges; some with absolutely straight, each variation giving a different look to the jewelry piece. Different metals like sterling silver, oxidized silver, white or classic gold broaden the range of available options. You can further up the glamour quotient by opting for diamond or precious stone studded options.

Endorsed by the like of Jennifer Aniston and Mischa Barton, the wishbone pendant is definitely a keepsake jewelry piece. Furthermore, as it is also treated as a lucky charm many women like to hand it down to their own daughters or daughter in laws on special occasions. Resultantly, these necklaces can often be found playing the role of family heirlooms. Carry a little bit of luck around with you by adorning yourself with a wishbone necklace. This charming pendant will embellish your every look...you won't want to take it off!