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The Pendant Buying Guide
Diamond, Cross, Initial & Locket — A Pendant For Every Story
A pendant is one of the most personal pieces of jewellery there is — worn close to the heart, often for years or decades at a time. This guide walks through four of our most popular pendant styles — diamond, cross, initial and locket — with a few of our favourite pieces from each, spanning both new and carefully inspected pre-owned pendants, so you can find the design that suits your budget and your story. Every piece is hand-inspected by our in-house teams and backed by our authenticity guarantee.
Diamond Pendants
Diamond pendants bring everyday sparkle without the scale of a statement necklace, working equally well layered with other jewellery or worn alone. From a single floating diamond to a cluster of graduated stones, a good diamond pendant is one of the most versatile pieces you can own.
18ct White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant & Necklace - 1.50ct
Five graduated heart motifs, each set with three diamonds for fifteen stones in total, cascade from a fine spiga chain in cool 18ct white gold. This pre-owned pendant offers real substance and pairs beautifully with our matching diamond heart earrings for a full suite.
0.58ct Yellow Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Row Pendant & Chain - G/VS
Five laboratory grown diamonds in a striking mix of shapes — two round brilliants, an oval, a heart and an emerald-cut — sit in a row on this brand new 18ct yellow gold pendant. An adjustable trace chain makes this an easy, versatile everyday diamond pendant.
18ct White Gold Diamond Dot Pendant & Chain - 1.00ct
A single 1.00ct round brilliant diamond floats on a fine curb chain in 18ct white gold, backed by its own IGI certificate for complete peace of mind. This pre-owned pendant delivers serious carat weight in the simplest possible setting.
Cross Pendants
A cross pendant is one of the most enduring pieces of jewellery there is — worn as an expression of faith, given as a christening or confirmation gift, or simply loved as a classic design. Whether you want a plain, understated cross or one dressed with diamonds and colour, there's a style for every taste and budget.
9ct White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant - 18" - 3.12ct
A striking, substantial cross set with 17 brilliant round diamonds totalling 3.12ct, crafted in luxurious 9ct white gold and suspended from its own 18" trace chain. This brand new statement piece offers exceptional sparkle for anyone wanting a cross pendant that truly stands out.
9ct Yellow Gold Plain Hollow Cross - 0.9g
A simple, lightweight hollow cross in 9ct yellow gold with no embellishment beyond the warm glow of the metal itself. Brand new and understated, it's an easy everyday piece or a thoughtful first cross for a christening or confirmation gift.
9ct Yellow Gold CZ Cross Pendant & Trace Necklace - 18"
A brand new cross pendant set with sparkling cubic zirconia, complete with its own 18" trace chain and bolt ring clasp so there's nothing extra to buy. A ready-to-wear, affordable way into cross pendants.
Initial Pendants
Initial pendants turn a piece of jewellery into something unmistakably personal, making them one of our most popular gifts for birthdays, christenings and anniversaries alike. From a playful, diamond-set motif to a letter picked out entirely in stones, an initial pendant is a small piece with a big personal touch.
9ct Gold Diamond Butterfly Initial & Chain
A butterfly perched on a diamond-set initial, combining personalisation with a touch of sparkle. A brand new, playful take on the classic initial pendant in warm 9ct yellow gold.
18ct White Gold Diamond Initial E Pendant & Necklace - 0.26ct
The letter E, picked out entirely in natural diamonds and set in cool 18ct white gold. This pre-owned initial pendant offers a more substantial, diamond-set take on personalised jewellery.
1.00ct Yellow Gold Diamond L Initial Pendant & Chain
A generous 1.00ct of laboratory grown diamonds set along the initial L, in 9ct yellow gold. Exceptional D/E colour and VS1 clarity give this brand new initial pendant real brilliance for the price.
Lockets
A locket holds a photograph or keepsake close, making it one of the most sentimental pieces of jewellery you can give or own. Whether engraved with a simple pattern or dressed with diamonds, a locket is a piece designed to be treasured and passed down.
9ct Yellow Gold Feather Engraved Locket - 2.9g
A compact locket with a delicate feather engraving across the front, offering just enough space inside for a small photograph or keepsake. This pre-owned piece has a timeless, sentimental appeal.
9ct White Gold Heart Diamond Locket & Necklace - 18" - 2.6g
A heart-shaped locket in cool 9ct white gold, its beaded and diamond-set wave pattern catching the light around a single round brilliant diamond. Complete with an 18" curb chain, this pre-owned locket is ready to wear straight away.
9ct Yellow Gold Oval Line Pattern Locket - 1.9g
A dainty oval locket with a fine engraved line pattern, small enough for everyday wear yet spacious enough for a tiny photo or memento. Brand new in warm 9ct yellow gold.
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For over a century, Miltons Diamonds has been a family-run business built on integrity, craftsmanship and exceptional service. From our early beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s most trusted names in luxury watches and fine jewellery.
Free Delivery & Gift Wrapping
Free next-day UK delivery on every order, with complimentary gift wrapping included as standard.
2-Year Warranty
All watches undergo thorough inspection for water resistance, accuracy and authenticity, checked by at least two members of our watch team. Rolex watches are backed by a 2-year Miltons Diamonds warranty; all other watch brands carry a 1-year warranty.
In-House Experts
Every diamond is graded and every piece of jewellery inspected by our in-house FGA/DGA-qualified gemmologists before listing.
Latest Products
9ct Yellow Gold Small Ingot Pendant - 21x9x2mm - 3.1g
£215.00
9ct Yellow Gold Flat Sunburst Cross Pendant 17x31x1mm - 1.1g
£75.00
Lab Grown 0.76ct Yellow Gold Certified Mixed-Cut Scatter Pendant & Necklace - D-F/VVS-VS
£695.00
18ct White Gold Fine Spiga Chain - 18" - 5.6g
£785.00