Large Blue Topaz Pendant

There is a huge number of reasons that pendants and necklaces have grown to be so popular over the centuries. They are easy to wear – they don’t catch on things (easily!), and they are simple to put on and take off. They can be either shown off, or tucked away under clothing as just your shining secret. They also sit right next to the heart, making for gorgeous symbolism and an wonderful romanticism as a gift. We look at some stunning pendants and necklaces from our range for August born men and women.

Pearl, Green and Pink Tourmaline Pendant

Billett Men’s Diamond and Silver Pendant

Rochet Men’s Black Ceramic and Stainless Steel Pendant

Lovelocked Diamond and Silver Pendant by Hot Diamonds

Gorgeous Opal and Diamond Necklace

Men’s Inori Brand Ball Chain

Unisex Heart Necklace

If your friend or loved one is born in August, they’ll fit into one of two (very broad!) boxes. From the 1st to the 22nd of the month, Leo rules – these men and women are traditionally quite colorful, dramatic, sociable and bold. Virgo rules from the 23rd onwards, and people born under this sign are often more reserved, cooler, extremely neat and tidy (lucky you if you live with one!), and very conscientious. The signature color for the sign is a cool blue, which makes the stunning blue topaz pendant at right a great choice. The pendant features an enormous blue topaz, a high quality 18mm x 13mm oval cut stone. There really are no other features needed . The stone is set on 9ct yellow gold to help keep the price of this stunning piece down, and another bonus for you is that the piece ships for free, anywhere in the world!

We mentioned that Leo women are the colorful drama queens of the zodiac – a fact that will sometimes amuse and sometimes exasperate you! No matter how her colorful penchant for the dramatic affects you in the future, she’ll always look her best as a self-made drama star with the pink, green and gold tourmaline and diamond necklace at right. It is stunning 7cm long, and features three different colors of tourmalines set against 18ct white gold, with two 0.01ct brilliant cut white diamonds and dainty freshwater pearls for background.

Men’s pendants were one of the first types of modern men’s jewelry to take off, and Hot Diamonds has been there since the beginning. The ‘Billett’ pendant at right is perfect for cool, reserved Virgo men, with its slick simplicity and sparkling diamond accent. The sterling silver is rhodium plated to enhance the shine of the metal, and also prevent premature tarnishing. The pendant comes with a stunning price tag to match its stunning look, made even better by the fact that the ball chain pictured is included, and it ships for free everywhere around the world!

Leo guys are not just colorful and dramatic – they are also big, bold and conspicuous in their personalities. The black ceramic pendant by Rochet pictured at right is a great way to help him express that, with its dramatic combination of polished stainless steel and vast blackness. It also has a decent protrusion on it, which creates a strength and boldness that flat pendants simply don’t have. It is 3.5cm long, and while it ships for free, you’ll have to pick your own necklace to go with the pendant shown.

The difference between necklaces and pendants can be somewhat pedantic … but in case you’re interested (!), at Gilletts we define a pendant as any piece that has a detachable feature which slides along the chain and tends to hand at the front. A necklace usually has the feature or design made as part of the chain itself (although we do sometimes categorize pendants with the necklaces if the chain is included in the price). The Hot Diamonds necklace at right is a great example of having the feature inextricably linked to the chain. This unusual piece has the attachment at the front, rather than the back, but in other respects has a sleek, reserved style that Virgos will love. The heart charm at the front measures 20mm, with a 0.01ct brilliant cut white diamond, and the round-link chain measures 42cm.

Whoever thought that you could capture the spirit of fire in jewelry form – but this opal necklace manages it beautifully, and passionate, fiery and colorful Leos will love it. It includes seven natural Australian solid crystal opals, set along with tiny sparkling brilliant cut white diamonds in white gold. It is a luxuriously weighted 12 grams, and a comfortable 44cm long.

Men’s necklaces tend to be much plainer – however, that will certainly suit your reserved, tidy Virgo man! The ball chain at right is a neat, sleek accessory all on its own – it is designed to pop straight over his head, so it can’t be used with a pendant. . It also features the Inori blue PVD ‘clasp’, incorporating the signature color for Virgo nicely. It is 50cm long, a comfortable length for most men, and made of tough, durable stainless steel.

We mentioned that Leos are passionate individuals – which is why we love the unisex style heart pendant and chain set at right for Leo guys. It is made of tough stainless steel, so will stay looking new year after year no matter how he abuses his poor heart! The Italian style link chain is included with the pendant, which is why it is categorized with the necklaces. It has an awesomely low price tag, and also ships for free all over the world!

The selection of pendants and necklaces is about the largest of any of our jewelry types (with earrings a close second contender). If you haven’t found what you are looking for yet, our handy search result refinement box in any of the pendants for women, pendants for men, necklaces for women or necklaces for men categories will get you what you need, quickly and easily. If you need any help with finding the perfect gift, just call out via the Live Help link at the right of screen and we’ll be there straight away!