About Pendant Necklaces

A pendant necklace consists of a chain (the carrier) and a pendant (the focal piece that hangs from it). The pendant typically attaches via a bail — a small metal loop that allows it to slide along the chain. The most popular pendant categories are diamond solitaires, gemstone-set pendants, symbolic motifs (heart, cross, infinity, initial), and lockets. The chain should be matched in metal and weight to the pendant — a substantial pendant pulls against a thin chain over time, so we pair every pendant with an appropriately weighted chain at point of sale.