I think that medallions are a marvelous way to accent a piece of jewelry. It draws your eye in and gives some pop without the bling! Now bling is not a bad thing, but some ladies are not as comfortable with it as others, or they may just not to always wear it.
This necklace pops out because of the medallion. You got to love the birds that are carved into the piece. All the different blue toned gemstones and silver bring this piece together and will be worn & treasured for a long time to come.