THE HURSTON COLLECTION
Pendants
A symbol you keep close. Explore pendants with personal meaning, from simple shapes to the details that tell your story.
7 pieces to explore
From the Hurston collection
A LITTLE GUIDANCE
The details make the difference.
Start with proportion
Compare the listed dimensions with a piece you already enjoy wearing. Width, length, and scale can change the whole feel.
Look a little closer
Review the metal, construction, and finish of the exact piece you’re considering. If you’re pairing a pendant and chain, check the bail opening and chain dimensions together.
Ask us about it
Choosing a gift, comparing pieces, or unsure about a size? Tell us what you have in mind. We’re here to help you find your piece.
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Solid Gold Pendants, Made to Be Worn
A gold pendant is the kind of piece that never really leaves your rotation — a cross you've worn for years, a medal that means something, a heart or initial picked up along the way. This collection covers every style in solid 10K and 14K gold: crosses and crucifixes, saint medals and devotional pieces, hearts, charms, and modern silhouettes in yellow, rose, white, and two-tone gold.
Every pendant here is real karat gold through and through — never gold-plated, never gold-filled. The exact karat, gram weight, and metal color are listed on each product page, so you always know precisely what you're buying.
10K vs. 14K Gold Pendants
Both are solid gold — the difference is purity and character. 10K gold (41.7% pure) is the harder alloy of the two: it resists scratching and dents, which makes it a practical everyday choice for a pendant that gets worn hard. 14K gold (58.3% pure) has a slightly richer, warmer tone and a bit more weight in the hand. Neither is “better” — it comes down to the look you want and how you wear it. Browse the full ranges: 10K gold pendants and 14K gold pendants.
Popular Pendant Styles
Crosses & crucifixes. Our most-loved category — from slim everyday crosses to bold statement crucifixes in every karat. See all gold cross pendants and crucifixes.
Saint medals & religious pendants. Devotional medals in solid gold, sized for daily wear. Browse the saint medal collection.
Men's pendants. Heavier gauges, wider bails, and cross designs built for a 3–5mm chain. Shop men's gold pendants and men's gold crosses.
Choosing a Chain for Your Pendant
Most pendants here are sold without a chain so you can pair exactly the one you want. A few rules of thumb: medium pendants (15–25mm) sit well on a 1.5–2.5mm rope, box, or curb chain at 20–24 inches; larger statement crosses call for a 3mm+ chain so the chain doesn't disappear behind the pendant. All our chains are solid karat gold to match — see the full gold chain collection.
Caring for Solid Gold
Solid karat gold is low-maintenance. A soft brush, warm water, and a drop of dish soap bring back the shine; keep pieces away from harsh chemicals and chlorine. And because these pieces are never plated, they can be professionally polished and repaired for life without losing any gold content — that's the difference between real karat gold and costume jewelry.
Looking for Something Specific?
We also make custom pieces. If you're after a particular cross, medal, or one-of-a-kind design, start a custom jewelry inquiry — tell us the idea and we'll quote it in solid gold.
SOMETHING ONLY YOU WOULD CHOOSE
Have a different piece in mind?
Bring your idea to Hurston. Explore a custom design with the details, proportions, and meaning you want to make your own.