Lion necklace

Lion necklaces come in various sizes, lengths, and materials. A gold lion pendant resembles strength, courage, and power. Lion pendants can be small and discreet for dainty necks or larger and more ornate. Some lion head pendants are decorated with diamonds and other gems. You can also choose between a gold lion necklace that depicts the entire body of the animal or just the head. Silver lion pendants are also popular in both men’s and women’s designs and lengths.

What Does a Men’s Lion Necklace Look Like?

There are numerous design options for both women’s and men’s lion necklaces. For guys, the most popular option is a thicker gold chain with either a diamond lion pendant or a larger gold lion head pendant. The length of the chain can vary from 14 inches to 24 inches, but a 16-inch lion chain is the most common.

The lion pendant itself usually depicts the lion’s head with an ornate main, open mouth that reveals the lion’s teeth, and striking eyes. Lion pendants can be both beautiful and stoic or fierce and intimidating, depending on the style. A diamond lion pendant will often have diamonds or other sparkling gemstones as the eyes. Some gold lion pendants depict the entire lion’s body and are usually solid gold or silver with fewer diamond accents. Many lion pendants show the animal facing forward, with a full view of its eyes, main, and mouth in great detail. Other types of lion head pendants show the lion’s profile or outline, instead.

What Does a Lion Pendant Mean?

A lion pendant necklace symbolizes many things including strength, loyalty, and bravery. Historically, it resembled nobility, royalty, military might, justice, and knightly power. People who wear lion necklaces often do so hoping to embody these attributes. You can also give a gold or silver lion pendant to someone as a gift if their personality represents these admirable character traits.