How to choose a pendant for your necklace
A pendant makes a simple chain personal. Maybe you already have a thin gold chain lying around that needs something new in the middle, or you are looking for a gift that means something particular. Here you will find pendants in 14K gold and 14K white gold, from a single diamond in a claw setting to crosses and letters from A to Z. Below, the text goes through what is included, how to choose a motif and metal, and how to make sure the pendant fits the chain you intend to wear it on.
The pendant is sold separately without a chain
A pendant is the jewellery piece itself that hangs on the chain, and it is sold separately. This means you choose the chain yourself, or use one you already have. The advantage is flexibility. You can move the same pendant between several chains, or swap out the pendant on the chain you wear every day. See the selection of loose pendants, and find the chain to carry it among necklaces. If you need a completely simple chain without any other decoration, plain necklaces is the place to look.
Solitaire, cross or letter
The motif determines what the pendant says. The three classic choices cover most needs.
Solitaire pendant with one diamond
A single diamond in a claw setting that catches the light without anything else taking the attention. It comes in several carat sizes, from the discreet a solitaire lab-grown diamond pendant of 0.10 carat to a striking a solitaire lab-grown diamond pendant of 1 carat. If you would rather have a natural diamond, the same design is available as a solitaire diamond pendant of 0.30 carat.
Cross as a pendant
A a cross diamond pendant in 14K gold with a small diamond of 0.02 carat. A quiet symbol often given for baptism and confirmation. It is also available with a lab-grown diamond as a cross lab-grown diamond pendant.
Letter from A to Z
Your own initial, or the initial of someone you care about. A letter diamond pendant is available in the entire alphabet with a diamond of 0.04 carat. Several letters on the same chain can stand for a family or several names. You will find the whole series under letters.
14K gold or 14K white gold
Both metals are equally durable, and the choice comes down to colour and what else you wear. 14K gold has a warm, golden tone that suits most skin types and matches other gold jewellery. 14K white gold has a cool, silver-grey tone that lifts a diamond with a more neutral background. All the key pendants are available in both metals, so the same solitaire pendant is available as a solitaire lab-grown diamond pendant in white gold. Choose the colour that matches your chain, so the pendant and chain appear as one piece of jewellery. The entire selection is gathered under gold and white gold.
Lab-grown and natural diamonds in the same design
The pendants are available both with lab-grown and natural diamonds, often in exactly the same design. A lab-grown diamond has the same chemical composition and the same hardness as a natural diamond, namely 10 on the Mohs scale, and looks identical to the naked eye. The difference is how the stone came into being. For the same carat size, lab-grown typically costs less, which allows for a larger stone within the same budget. If you want to read more before choosing, the article what are lab-grown diamonds explains the difference. You will find the selection with lab-grown stones under lab-grown diamonds.
This is how long the chain should be for the pendant
A pendant hangs most beautifully when the chain length matches where you want it to sit. A chain of 40 to 42 centimetres places the pendant high on the breastbone, while 45 centimetres lets it fall a little lower. A small pendant like a letter or a cross suits a thin chain, whereas a solitaire pendant in a large carat size can also carry a slightly heavier chain. If you are in doubt about the measurement, how long should a necklace be goes through the common lengths and how they sit.
Pendant as a gift for baptism and confirmation
A pendant is a gift that can be chosen with care. A cross is a classic for baptism and confirmation, and a letter with the child's or recipient's initial makes the gift personal. A solitaire pendant in a small carat size is a discreet gift for a milestone birthday or an anniversary. Because the pendant is sold separately, you can let the recipient choose the chain themselves, or put it on a chain from necklaces for women. Several motifs and metals make it possible to match the recipient's taste, whether they wear gold or white gold on a daily basis.