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Mini UFO Diamond Pendant & Moon Cut Chain Set in .925 sterling silverBest seller
$280

Mini UFO Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant & Moon Cut Chain Set 71414

.925 silver0.26 ct lab-grown#71414

18–24 in, 4 lengths ·
Custom baguette diamond coin frame pendant in 18k yellow gold – front view showing diamond-set bezel around 2 oz gold coin
$63,500

Custom Made Baguette Diamond Coin Frame For Limited Edition - 2 oz Fine gold Coin 67116

18K gold2.5 in tall19.83 ct natural#67116

Made to orderMade to order
14K Gold Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Cross Pendant 71921 - TRAX1New
$5,000

14K Gold Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Cross Pendant 71930

8.59 ct lab-grown4.5 g#71930

Made to orderMade to order
Silver Jesus crucifix pendant with detailed Franco chain necklace.Best seller
Sale$240 $500

Silver Crucifix Jesus Cross Pendant Franco Chain Set 70024

2 in tall#70024

20–24 in, 3 lengths ·
50 States of America 71921 - TRAX1New
from $100

10K Gold USA 50 States Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant 71921

#71921

Made to orderMade to order
Opal pendant necklace on a white background
$4,000

Limited Quantity Free Form Opal Eagle Claw Pendant with Chain and Lab-Grown Diamonds 71296

.925 silver1.7 in tall0.86 ct lab-grown diamondsnatural opal#71296

Made to order · 18–26 in, 5 lengths · Made to order

AI Trax · 1:38

Before you buy a cross or pendant

  • The chain for its size
  • Will the bail fit?
  • Matching the metal
  • Natural or lab-grown
  • How big it really is
14K yellow gold round photo pendant with ridged edge, 35mm diameter, mens custom jewelry.
$2,800

14K Gold Photo Pedant 35mm 69139

#69139

.925 Silver See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Skull Glossy Pendant
Sale$280 $360

.925 Silver See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Skull Glossy Pendant 70971

1.9 in tall21 g#70971

AI Trax · 1:38

Before you buy a cross or pendant

  • The chain for its size
  • Will the bail fit?
  • Matching the metal
  • Natural or lab-grown
  • How big it really is
UFO Large Diamond Pendant & Moon Cut Chain Set in .925 sterling silver
$800

UFO Large Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant & Moon Cut Chain Set 71413

.925 silver2 in tall1.67 ct lab-grown#71413

Made to order · 18–24 in, 4 lengths · Made to order
Diamond cross pendant with round brilliant-cut stones in white metal setting.
$4,000

14K Gold Big Ben 50 Pointer Lab Diamond Cross Pendant 67752

1.5 in tall5.5 ct lab-grown5.25 g#67752

AI Trax · 1:38

Before you buy a cross or pendant

  • The chain for its size
  • Will the bail fit?
  • Matching the metal
  • Natural or lab-grown
  • How big it really is
Custom Diamond Truck Pendant 39269 - Image 1
Sale$4,100 $5,450

10K Gold Custom Diamond Truck Pendant 39269

1.2 in tall2.8 ct natural18 g#39269

10K Gold Jesus Cross
Sale$390 $550

10K Gold Jesus Cross 65487

1.45 in tall2 g#65487

Large yellow gold fleur de lis cross pendant with intricate thorn design and diamond accents.
$2,200

10K Gold Large Thorned Fleur de Lis Cross Pendant 71315

2.25 in tall1.35 ct natural#71315

Made to orderMade to order
Yellow gold initial pendant A with baguette and round diamonds, polished finish.
Sale$1,750 $2,500

14K Gold Baguette Diamond Initial Letter 69049

1.5 in tall1.4 ct natural5 g#69049

Rose Gold Micro Pave Diamond Dog Tag Set 64008 - Image 1
$9,550

14K Rose Gold Micro Pave Diamond Dog Tag Set 64008

1.75 in tall1.98 ct natural49.8 g#64008

Silver Crucifix Jesus Cross Small
Sale$110 $190

Silver Crucifix Jesus Cross Small 71146

1.9 in tall6.5 g#71146

14K Gold Italian Horn Pendant
$8,150

14K Gold Italian Horn Pendant 22554

3 ct natural21.6 g#22554

24K Octopus Opal Diamond Tennis Chain Set
$55,000

24K Octopus Opal Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Chain Set 71769

140.89 g24K / 14Kopal#71769

Made to orderMade to order
10K Two Tone Gold Saint Lazarus Pendant 57130 - Image 1
$1,950

10K Two Tone Gold Saint Lazarus Pendant 57130

2.5 in tall12 g#57130

Intricately detailed .925 silver AK-47 gun pendant with engraved floral patterns and loop clasp.Best seller
Sale$185 $370

.925 Silver Ak 47 Pendant 69868

2.95 in tall13 g#69868

24K Gold Lady Liberty Coin 1/10 oz Sleek Frame Pendant 71923 - TRAX1New
$1,550

24K Gold Lady Liberty Coin 1/10 oz Sleek Frame Pendant 71923

5.3 g24K / 14K#71923

Made to orderMade to order
Gold pendant of a baby angel holding an AK gun with detailed wings.
$6,400

14K Gold Baby Angel With Ak Gun Pendant - Large 70804

2.25 in tall#70804

Silver and black enamel venom pendant with pave-set diamonds, front angle showing symmetrical design
Sale$2,800 $3,250

Black Enamel Silver Diamond Venom Pendant 66366

3.5 in tall1.8 ct natural59 g#66366

925 silver detailed Jesus head pendant on silver ball chain necklace.Best seller
Sale$240 $400

.925 Silver Jesus Pendant Set 69930

1.15 in tall#69930

18–24 in, 4 lengths ·
Custom diamond cross pendant in 14k gold with prong-set round-cut diamonds, Cuban link frame, front view
$11,000

14K Gold Custom Made Diamond Cuban Link Cross Pendant 67059

3 in tall4.06 ct natural42.8 g#67059

14K Gold Cuban Link Diamond Cross Pendant
Salefrom $2,390 $2,550

14K Gold Cuban Link Diamond Cross Pendant 66168

2.2 in tall2.26 ct natural#66168

Small gold cross pendant with cushion-cut emerald center, ruby and sapphire accents, round diamonds, and milgrain edges
$900

10K Gold Imperial Cross Small, Emerald, Ruby or Sapphire Center, Lab-Grown Diamonds 70555

1.2 in tall0.39 ct lab-grown diamonds2.3 gemerald#70555

14K gold mini diamond cross pendant – round diamonds set across face, front view
Sale$290 $550

14K Gold Mini Diamond Cross 65967

20 mm tall0.21 ct natural0.6 g#65967

24K Gold Lady Liberty Coin Pendant 71915, view 1New
$1,550

24K Gold Lady Liberty Coin 1/10 oz Versace Pendant 71915

1 in tall5.3 g#71915

Made to orderMade to order
Large white gold cross pendant encrusted with round brilliant-cut lab diamonds.
$5,000

14K Gold Large Diamond Cross Pendant (Lab) 68213

2.25 in tall5.02 ct lab-grown19.9 g#68213

Made to orderMade to order
Benjamin Franklin diamond pendant and chain set in 14k yellow gold – front-facing portrait detail view
$8,300

14K Solid Gold Benjamin Franklin Diamond Pendant & Chain Set 42599

0.06 ct natural48.3 g#42599

925 silver baby angel pendant holding AK-47 gun on a chain necklace.
Sale$340 $450

.925 Silver Baby Angel With Ak Gun Pendant Set 69800

1.7 in tall#69800

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengths · Made to order
14k yellow gold Cuban link chain with diamond-studded crown Jesus pendant set.
from $4,200

14k Gold Diamond Cuban Link Crown Jesus Pendant Set 66618

1.5 in tall0.97 ct natural#66618

20–24 in, 3 lengths
Baking Soda Boyz Custom Made Diamond Pendant 69629 - Image 1
$53,300

10K Gold Baking Soda Boyz Custom Made Diamond Pendant 69629

5 in tall239.6 gsapphire#69629

Custom silver bomb character pendant with round diamonds and pink ruby accent – front view
$3,500

Custom Silver Super Mario Bomb Pendant 34577

1.3 in tall4.9 ct natural diamondsruby#34577

925 silver Jesus head pendant with spiked crown on a thick silver chain.
Salefrom $350 $600

Mini .925 Silver Small Spikes Crown Jesus Head Pendant [Cuban Set] 69156

1.2 in tall#69156

18–24 in, 3 lengths ·
TraxNYC Black Diamond Cross Set
from $2,200

14K White Gold Black Diamond Cross on a Steel Black Diamond Bead Chain 70909

1.2 in tall#70909

16–26 in, 6 lengths ·
Silver hawk pendant encrusted with blue sapphires on a silver rope chain.
$4,750

Sapphire Hawk Pendant & Rope Chain Set 70805

.925 silver2.7 in tall0.2 ct natural diamondssapphire#70805

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order
Custom diamond 'M' initial pendant in 14k yellow gold – front view showing diamond-set letter face
$5,950

14k Yellow Gold Custom Made 'M' Pendant 65055

2 in tall1.18 ct natural#65055

Sterling silver Jesus pendant with detailed crown of thorns and flowing hair design.
Sale$110 $250

.925 Silver Jesus Pendant [Small] 69919

1.15 in tall5.4 g#69919

Diamond pendant in gold featuring Native American Indian chief with feathered headdress, face-on angle
Sale$7,550 $8,350

14K Gold Native American Indian Head Diamond Pendant 65826

2.5 in tall3.81 ct natural#65826

Diamond Star of David pendant in gold – six-pointed star with diamond-set edges, front view
$8,000

14K Gold Diamond David Star Pendant 68694

1.9 in tall2.46 ct natural28.1 g#68694

14K white gold dog tag pendant with diamond-lined border and polished dark center
$3,000

14K Gold Liner Dog Tag Pendant 2319

1.4 ct natural7.6 g#2319

Limited Edition Trax Logo & Anchor Cable Chain Set in .925 sterling silver
Price on request

SOLD OUT Limited Edition Trax Logo & Anchor Cable Chain Set 71767

.925 silver1.45 in tall#71767

Made to orderMade to order
925 silver skull pendant set with no talk, no hear, no see design on delicate chain.
Salefrom $570 $700

.925 Silver No Talk No Hear No See Skull Pendant Set 70852

1.9 in tall#70852

22–24 in, 2 lengths
Black Sphere Opal Claws set by Trax in 14K gold
$6,000

14K Gold Black Sphere Opal Claws set by Trax 71412

1.9 in tall0.9 ct natural diamondsblack opal#71412

Yellow gold crucifix pendant with black diamonds on stylized cross design.
$3,200

22K Gold Black Diamond Cross Crucifix Pendant 29108

1.3 in tall0.45 ct natural10.6 g#29108

925 sterling silver three-skull see no evil pendant, matte and glossy finish options, front view
Sale$280 $420

.925 Silver See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Skull Pendant 67697

1.9 in tall20.6 g#67697

14K yellow gold men's cross pendant with pave diamond accents.
Sale$1,900 $2,400

14K Gold Diamond Cross Pendant 66176

2 in tall1.32 ct natural6 g#66176

14K Solid Gold Cross Jesus
$2,800

14K Solid Gold Cross Jesus 63945

1.9 in tall10 g#63945

Yellow gold cross pendant with baguette-cut diamonds and a diamond-studded bail.
Sale$3,000 $4,900

Baguette Diamond Cross Pendant 69955

14K gold1.85 in tall1.58 ct diamonds6.9 g#69955

14K white gold men's cross pendant with princess cut diamonds in a sleek design.
Sale$3,200 $4,250

14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Manhattan Cross 65382

1.5 in tall1.95 ct natural#65382

14K yellow gold cross pendant with two rows of sparkling diamonds, men's jewelry.
Sale$2,250 $4,250

14K Gold 2 Row Diamond Cross 66175

2.25 in tall1.86 ct natural8.1 g#66175

14K yellow gold Hamsa pendant with diamond accents and eye detail.
Sale$1,050 $1,200

14K Gold Hamsa Diamond Pendant 66169

1.2 in tall0.65 ct natural#66169

Silver crucifix pendant with detailed Jesus on a thick Miami Cuban chain necklace.
Sale$480 $710

Silver Crucifix Jesus Cross Cuban Chain Set With Miami Cuban Chain 67201

2.5 in tall53 g#67201

Made to order · 24 in · Made to order
14K Gold Solid Cross Pendant
$3,000

14K Gold Solid Cross Pendant 66193

2 in tall11.8 g#66193

.925 silver Medusa head pendant with detailed snakes entwined around face.
Sale$420 $580

.925 Silver Medusa Pendant 68164

2.8 in tall46.8 g#68164

10K yellow gold Jesus cross pendant with detailed engraved design and smooth bail.
Sale$770 $950

10K Gold Jesus Cross 57069

2.25 in tall4.5 g#57069

14K yellow gold Hamsa pendant encrusted with multiple small diamonds.
Salefrom $1,150 $1,950

14K Gold Diamond Hamsa Pendant 65843

1.25 in tall0.93 ct natural#65843

10K white gold junior cross pendant with pavé diamond accents for men.
Sale$1,150 $1,800

10K Gold Junior Diamond Cross 10383

2 in tall0.5 ct natural5.2 g#10383

10K Gold Micro Pave Diamond Small Nail Cross Pendant
from $420

10K Gold Micro Pave Diamond Small Nail Cross Pendant 63616

1.5 in tall0.19 ct natural2.4 g#63616

TraxNYC Black Diamond Cross Set
from $1,750

.925 Silver Black Diamond Cross on a Steel Black Diamond Bead Chain 70915

1.2 in tall#70915

16–26 in, 6 lengths
14K Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Sale$1,850 $2,250

14K Gold Diamond Cross Pendant 65952

2 in tall1.52 ct natural#65952

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Small Cross
$1,200

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Small Cross 65299

1.25 in tall0.57 ct natural2.2 g#65299

14k gold diamond nail cross pendant with 0.37 ct real diamonds
Sale$910 $1,050

14K Gold Diamond Nail Cross Pendant 71585

1.4 in tall0.3 ct natural2.5 g#71585

14K yellow gold round photo pendant with diamond halo and diamond-studded bail.
$1,650

14K Yellow Gold Sweet Memories Collection Diamond Photo Pendant 67369

0.39 ct natural#67369

Diamond Jesus pendant with Greek motif relief face, medium size, set with round diamonds – front view
$7,300

14K Gold Greek Motif Jesus Diamond Pendant [Medium] 67709

1.9 in tall2.27 ct natural27 g#67709

Made to orderMade to order
Custom diamond initial pendant "SM" in white gold with pave-set diamonds, men's jewelry.
$8,450

14K Gold Custom Made Lab-Grown Diamond Initial Pendant 69828

2 in tall7.18 ct lab-grown30 g#69828

Hamsa diamond pendant with round cut diamond pave coverage, front-facing view
$7,350

14K Gold Hamsa Diamond Pendant 68094

1.75 in tall3.35 ct natural diamonds17.5 gruby#68094

Made to orderMade to order
Yellow gold Jesus pendant with prong-set diamonds and detailed facial features.
$14,250

10K Gold Prong Diamond Jesus Pendant 56409

3.2 in tall7.6 ct natural75.3 g#56409

Rose gold custom name pendant "Flaka" encrusted with diamonds and heart detail.
$6,750

14K Gold Custom Made 'FLAKA' Diamond Name Pendant 67079

1.5 in tall3.61 ct natural26.6 g#67079

Diamond Money Bag Treasure Pendant 69568 - Image 1
$38,950

Lab-Grown Diamond Money Bag Treasure Pendant 69568

14K gold4 in tall26.47 ct lab-grown290.8 g#69568

Made to orderMade to order
White gold cross pendant with 2 rows of emerald cut diamonds, ornate curved edges.
$8,850

14K Gold 2 Row Emerald Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Cross Pendant 68616

2.6 in tall7.39 ct lab-grown27.4 g#68616

Two-tone diamond-studded Hamsa pendant with sparkling pave setting and rose gold edges.
$9,000

14K Gold 2 Tone Hamsa Diamond Pendant 68636

2.1 in tall5.54 ct natural21.9 g#68636

3D UFO glow-in-the-dark enamel diamond pendant – saucer profile with pavé diamond surface and enamel detail
$15,100

14K Gold 3D UFO Glow In The Dark Enamel Pendant 67715

2.5 in tall9.11 ct natural61.6 g#67715

14k yellow gold diamond cross pendant – front view showing diamond-set cross face
$10,750

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant 64924

31 mm tall4 ct natural#64924

Diamond hamsa hand pendant in gold – front-facing view showing diamond-set palm and finger details
$12,900

14K Gold TraxNYC Lab-Grown Diamond Hamsa Hand Pendant 70228

3.2 in tall13.69 ct lab-grown65.2 g#70228

14K yellow gold Hamsa pendant with diamond accents on fine gold chain.
$2,100

14K Gold Hamsa Diamond Pendant Set 66610

1 in tall0.65 ct natural8.9 g#66610

.925 Silver Gator Pendant with a 1 gram 24k PAMP gold barBest seller
$1,900

.925 Silver Gator Pendant Set with 1 Gram 24K PAMP Bar 71733

2.5 in tall#71733

Made to orderMade to order
Limited Quantity Silver Eagle Claw Tiger's Eye Pendant
$2,000

Limited Quantity Silver Eagle Claw Tiger's Eye Pendant with Lab-Grown Diamonds 71558

1.9 in tall0.85 ct lab-grown diamonds21 gtiger eye#71558

Made to order · Made to order
18K yellow gold Jesus cross charm pendant with detailed crucifix design.
$11,150

Custom 18K Yellow Gold Jesus Cross Charm Pendant 64006

57 g#64006

24K Octopus Opal Diamond Pendant
$20,000

24K Octopus Opal Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant 71778

1.75 in tall58 gopal#71778

Made to orderMade to order
Rose gold MLB New York Yankee logo pendant with black and clear crystals and diamond bail.
Sale$3,750 $4,500

14K Gold Mini MLB New York Yankee Logo Pendant 68522

1.45 in tall0.76 ct natural diamonds14.9 gsapphire#68522

Men's pendants in gold and .925 sterling silver: crosses and crucifixes, Jesus pieces, lions and eagles, hamsas, initials, dog tags and custom name and photo pieces. Most are 14K gold, then 10K and silver, and more than half carry diamonds. A pendant is the piece that hangs from the chain: buy it alone for the chain you wear, or as a pendant necklace on its own chain.

“Buy jewelry you fall in love with: something that makes you happy every time you put it on.” Trax, at the jewelry store on 47th Street

The everyday men's pendant is 30 to 40 mm wide. A 14K cross weighs about 9 grams, a Jesus piece 33.

Most bought here was a silver crucifix on a Franco chain, 339 in the year. By style, Jesus pieces sold most.

Buyer's guide

How to buy a men's gold pendant, and the chain to hang it on

Pick the style, then the size and grams, then the chain that will carry it

Choose the pendant first and the chain second. Crosses and Jesus pieces are nearly half of what men buy here, and the animals come next. For every day, keep it 30 to 40 mm across. Take 14K. Read the grams before the photo, because two pieces that look alike can be far apart in weight. If no chain at home clears the bail, buy the set and the fit is done.

Styles: pendants for men, from Jesus pieces and crosses to animals, initials and custom

Start with what the piece means to you. A Jesus piece is the head of Christ, most often in the crown of thorns. A crucifix is a cross carrying the figure, and a plain cross has none. Counting the crucifixes named for Jesus, Jesus pieces go out most by the piece, and crosses come second.

Animals come third, lions and eagle claws among them. A name pendant or a photo pendant is made for you.

Size and weight: how big a men's pendant is and what it weighs

The everyday men's pendant is 30 to 40 mm wide, about an inch and a quarter. Under 20 mm reads small. From 50 mm up, it sits over the shirt. Hold a ruler to your chest against the listed width.

Grams tell you more than the photo. Under 10 grams is light. Past 30 is heavy. In 14K a cross runs about 9 grams. A Jesus piece is closer to 33. An animal runs about 43.

The chain: men's pendant necklace, does it come with a chain, the best chain for a pendant

A pendant comes on a chain only when its listing says so. A pendant set comes on its chain, and most sets let you pick the length, from 18 to 24 inches on nearly all of them. Fewer than one in ten of the 1,955 listings here is a set, yet about two in five pendants men bought here came that way. Nearly every other listing is the pendant alone.

Hang a pendant on a link that lies flat, such as a Franco, a rope, a box, a wheat or a Cuban. Save a Figaro or a thin cable for a light piece. Past 30 grams, go solid.

The bail is the loop the chain runs through. It has to clear the link, and the clasp too unless it hinges open. Our bails adjust to take even a heavy Cuban. To have one widened or swapped, ask the desk first.

The length finder on the gold chains page shows where each length hangs.

Metal: gold pendant for men in 14K, or .925 silver

Take 14K for a piece you wear daily. Nearly nine in ten pendants here are gold, most of it 14K. 10K reads paler. 18K runs deeper. Every gold listing names its karat, and the four titles that say plated or dipped are silver underneath.

Silver outsells gold here by the piece, Jesus pieces first, then animals such as the eagle claws.

About half the pendants carry diamonds, natural or lab-grown. Lab-grown is made in a lab, natural comes out of the ground and is the scarcer one, and the listing tells you which.

Custom: made-to-order men's pendants

Bring a sketch, a photo or a name, and we make it at our own bench on 47th Street. Nearly half the pendants here are made to order or can be changed. Ask the desk about lead time and engraving on the back before you order.

A custom or made-to-order pendant cannot be returned. A piece bought as listed returns inside fourteen days of delivery, new and never worn or altered. Ask customer service first, at service@traxnyc.com or 212-391-3832. Our return label brings it in, less that label and a restocking fee of five percent. Use the live chat first, phone or text 212-872-9692 from 10 AM ET, and ask for a manager if anything is wrong.

From the jewelry store on 47th Street

A cobra pendant in pure 24K gold, made at our shop

A cobra pendant in pure 24K gold, from the bench at our shop.

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By style: what a 14K piece weighs, and each style's share of what sold
StyleListingsTypical 14K weightShare of pieces soldShare of sales
Jesus pieces16733 g30 percent23 percent
Crosses2859 g19 percent27 percent
Animals17843 g16 percent13 percent
Novelty and logo18729 g11 percent10 percent
Saints, angels, faith17914 g11 percent11 percent
Initials and names14226 g2 percent3 percent
Photo pendants9018 g1 percent3 percent
Custom32439 gunder 1 percentunder 1 percent

Every count on this card is from the 1,955 listings live here on October 2, 2026 and what this page sold in the year to September 26, 2026; prices are on the listings. A listing goes to the first style its name matches. Typical weight is the middle 14K pendant sold without a chain.

Questions we get in the store

What chain should I wear with a pendant?

Wear a link that hangs flat under weight, like a Franco, rope, box, wheat or Cuban. Match its width to the bail, and past 30 grams go solid. The gold chains guide covers widths and lengths.

How big should a men's pendant be?

Between 30 and 40 mm wide is the everyday men's size, about an inch and a quarter. Under 20 mm reads small and quiet. From 50 mm up, it is a piece for over the shirt. Each listing gives the width and length.

How much should a men's gold pendant cost?

Each listing prints its own price. What moves it: the gold, by grams and karat; the stones, by size and count, natural or lab-grown; the bench hours on a sculpted piece; and on a set, the chain. For the number on the day, ask the desk: the live chat first, or 212-872-9692 when a person picks up from 10 AM ET.

More questions we get

What does a gold pendant for men weigh?

The typical 14K pendant sold alone here weighs about 23 grams, and the middle half runs 11 to 47. A cross is light at about 9 grams. A Jesus piece runs near 33 and an animal near 43. Nearly every listing prints the grams.

Will the bail on a pendant fit my chain?

It fits when the bail opens wider than your link, and wide enough for the clasp unless it hinges. Our bails adjust to take even a heavy Cuban. Send your chain's width on live chat before you order.

Jesus piece or cross, and what is the difference?

A Jesus piece is the head of Christ, most often in the crown of thorns. A crucifix is a cross with the figure of Christ, and a plain cross carries none. A cross is far lighter, so a Jesus piece wants the stronger chain.

Does a men's pendant necklace come with a chain?

Only when its listing says so. A set comes on its chain, most often 18 to 24 inches long, but fewer than one in ten listings here is a set. Nearly every other listing is the pendant alone, so check its bail against the chain you own.

Gold or silver pendant?

Take 14K for a piece you will wear every day for years. Silver outsells gold here by the piece, most of it Jesus pieces and animals. It darkens with wear, and a polishing cloth brings it back.

Can I get a pendant custom made?

Yes. Bring a sketch, a photo or a name, and we make it at our own bench on 47th Street. A custom piece cannot be returned, so settle lead time and engraving with the desk first: the live chat, or 212-872-9692 if you would rather talk, answered by a person from 10 AM ET.

About this collection
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION

Men's gold & silver pendants: cross, Jesus, lion, hamsa & chain sets

Men's pendants at a glance

  • Metal: mostly 14K gold, then 10K, .925 sterling silver and 18K; a few in platinum, 22K and 24K.
  • Gold color: yellow, white or rose on most gold pieces.
  • Stones: diamonds on more than half, natural on most and lab-grown diamond on some; sapphire, ruby, emerald and opal on a few.
  • Size, the pendant alone: most stand about 1 to 4 inches tall and weigh about 3 to 100 grams.
  • Sets: about one in ten comes on its chain, most at 18 to 24 inches.
  • Stock: about one in five ships from stock; the rest are made to order, and the desk gives the timing.
  • Video: about one in five listings carries a video.

What chain length for a men's pendant?

20 to 24 inches for most men; a small piece worn high goes on 18. The pendant hangs below the chain by its own height, so the bigger the piece, the shorter the chain. The width goes by the pendant's grams: see our guide to the chain for a pendant.

What is the difference between a pendant and a pendant necklace?

A pendant is the piece alone, to hang on a chain you own; a pendant necklace comes on its chain, as a set. About one in ten here is a set, gathered on chain and pendant sets.

Is a lab-grown diamond a diamond?

Yes. A lab-grown diamond is diamond, the same carbon crystal grown in a laboratory instead of the earth, and the listing names the origin; natural is on most pieces here. Lab-grown or natural diamonds explains how to tell them apart.

The families have their own pages: Jesus pieces, men's cross necklaces, initial pendants, custom name pendants, lion pendants, hamsa pendants, animal pendants, dog tags, photo pendants, Egyptian pendants, skull pendants, men's coin pendants and angel pendants.

By metal and stone: gold pendants for men, men's silver pendants and men's diamond necklaces. For a piece made to your design, see custom jewelry: a deposit starts the 3D design, and nothing is made until you approve; the desk gives the timing. A chain to hang one on is on men's gold chains.

Questions about a pendant? Ask in the chat on this page, or call or text 212-872-9692; a person answers from 10 AM ET. To see one in hand, visit the showroom on 47th Street.