Collection: Pendants

King Jewelers carries an extensive pendant and necklace charm collection in Nashville, with over 100 styles ranging from everyday diamond crosses and disc pendants to fine designer statement pieces. Our lineup includes Mikimoto, Kwiat, Chopard, Elizabeth Locke, Temple St. Clair, Zoe Chicco, and Doves, along with a large selection from our own King Jewelers Private Collection and lab grown diamond pieces from Ella Rose.

Pendants are available in yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, set with diamonds, lab grown diamonds, pearls, and colored gemstones like sapphire, ruby, and turquoise, in styles ranging from delicate everyday crosses and religious pendants to bold statement pieces. Prices start around $800 for a simple gold pendant and reach up to nearly $17,500 for the most exceptional designer pieces, so there's an option whether you're shopping for a meaningful everyday piece or a special gift.

Shop our full pendant collection online with free shipping on qualifying U.S. orders over $500, or visit our Green Hills showroom at 4121 Hillsboro Pike in Nashville to see pieces in person with guidance from our team. Since 1912, King Jewelers has helped shoppers find pendants for everyday wear, milestones, and meaningful gifts, backed by complimentary cleaning, engraving, and appraisal services.

Choosing the right pendant comes down to chain length, chain thickness, pendant size, and metal, so it hangs, sits, and reads the way you actually want it to.

Start with chain length
Standard necklace lengths run 14" to 36", but for pendants, 16" to 20" covers most everyday wear.
- 16" chains sit close to the base of the neck and work best with small, delicate pendants.
- 18" chains, the most popular "princess length," fall just below the collarbone and are the easiest starting point if you're unsure, since they work with nearly any neckline.
- 20" to 24" chains give a heavier or larger pendant more room to hang naturally rather than looking crowded.

Size the pendant to the chain and your frame
A general styling rule is to keep the pendant roughly proportional to your collarbone width: a smaller 10-12mm pendant reads subtle on a narrower frame, while 18-20mm makes more of a statement. A large, heavy pendant on a very fine chain can look top-heavy and cause the chain to flip or twist throughout the day, so match pendant weight to chain thickness.

Match chain thickness to the pendant's weight
- 1mm to 2mm chains suit a light, delicate pendant like a small diamond solitaire or initial.
- 3mm to 5mm chains are the most versatile range, sturdy enough for a medium gemstone, cross, or locket without overwhelming it.
- 6mm or heavier is really its own statement piece, built for chunky medallions or larger pendant designs.

Choose a metal that matches your existing jewelry (or contrasts on purpose)
- A yellow gold pendant on a yellow gold chain is the classic, foolproof pairing.
- Mixing metals, like a white gold chain with a rose gold pendant, can look modern and intentional when it's a deliberate choice rather than an accident.

Gold tends to suit warmer skin tones, while white gold and silver read cooler.

Consider gemstone quality if there's a center stone
- For a diamond pendant, cut quality drives brilliance more than any other factor, and a well-cut smaller stone often outshines a larger, poorly cut one.
- For pearls, look at luster and surface quality; the more even and reflective the nacre, the higher the grade.

Getting a certified stone (GIA or IGI for diamonds) is worth it for anything beyond a casual, everyday piece.

Think about layering
If you like wearing more than one necklace, space each chain 2 to 4 inches apart in length so pendants don't overlap or tangle, and keep metal tones consistent across the stack for a curated rather than cluttered look. A common combination is a 16", 18", and 20" or 22" chain worn together.

At King Jewelers, our pendant collection spans everyday diamond crosses and disc pendants up to designer statement pieces from Mikimoto, Kwiat, Chopard, Elizabeth Locke, Temple St. Clair, and Zoe Chicco, alongside lab grown diamond options from Ella Rose. Whether you're shopping for a delicate everyday pendant or a meaningful gift, our team can help you match chain length, pendant size, and metal in person at our Nashville showroom or online.

King Jewelers carries an extensive pendant and necklace charm collection in Nashville, with over 100 styles ranging from everyday diamond crosses and disc pendants to fine designer statement pieces. Our pendant collection spans yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, set with diamonds, lab grown diamonds, pearls, and colored gemstones like sapphire, ruby, and turquoise.

Styles We Carry:

Diamond Solitaire Pendants — A single diamond suspended from a delicate chain, the most versatile everyday pendant style.

Cross & Religious Pendants — Diamond and gold crosses in a range of sizes, from delicate everyday pieces to statement designs.

Disc & Bar Pendants — Minimalist gold discs and bars, popular for personalized or engraved everyday wear.

Pearl Pendants — Cultured pearl drops set in gold, offering timeless, elegant simplicity.

Statement & Designer Pendants — Bold, sculptural pendants featuring colored gemstones or distinctive designer motifs, built to be a focal point rather than an everyday layering piece.

Designers We Carry:

Mikimoto — Founded by Kokichi Mikimoto, who created the world's first cultured pearl in 1893, Mikimoto remains the definitive name in fine pearl pendants and necklaces.

Kwiat — Founded in 1907 in New York, this 4th-generation diamond house is known for fine diamond pendant design, including its signature Ashoka® diamond cut.

Chopard — Swiss maison known for its Happy Diamonds collection, featuring free-moving diamonds set within the pendant itself.

Vhernier — Italian house known for sculptural, architecturally inspired pendant design in decadent 18K gold.

Temple St. Clair — American designer creating symbolic, nature-inspired gold pendants since 1986.

Every pendant and necklace purchased at King Jewelers is backed by a free lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on gold, platinum, and sterling silver settings. If a manufacturing issue arises, we'll repair or replace the piece at no cost; normal wear and tear isn't covered, but our team is always happy to help with maintenance.

Chain Length & Sizing: Our team can help you choose the right chain length for your pendant and lifestyle, and we offer chain shortening, lengthening, and clasp adjustments as needed.

Engraving: Engraving services are available for pendants, popular for personalizing lockets, discs, or bar pendants with initials, dates, or a meaningful message.

Custom Design: Our master jewelers offer custom pendant design, whether you're reimagining a family heirloom stone in a new setting or creating an entirely original piece.

Appraisals: Our in-house gemologists provide expert appraisal services for pendants, useful for insurance coverage, estate purposes, or confirming fair market value.

Ongoing Care: Pendants include complimentary cleaning and polishing, and our in-house jewelers handle common repairs like chain repair, clasp replacement, and pendant resetting. We recommend a check-up every six months to catch a loose stone or worn clasp before it becomes a bigger issue.

Returns: Pendants can be returned or exchanged within 15 days of delivery if unworn and in original packaging with all accessories.

Whether you're shopping online or visiting our Green Hills showroom in Nashville, our team can help with chain length, engraving, and care in person.