noun

pendant

PEN-duhnt/ˈpendənt/

A hanging ornament, especially one worn on a necklace.

The teardrop pendant hangs from a fine gold necklace chain.

A single teardrop gemstone ornament attached by a clearly visible bail to the bottom of a fine gold necklace chain.

Etymology

A pendant was originally any loose, hanging part of something. The ornament sense narrows that idea to a decorative object suspended from a necklace or chain.

In context

Mania Comics Legends92:37

the silver chain was slightly cool and the pendant was a dark gray gemstone

Everyone Mocked His D-Rank Talent—Until He Killed an LV100 Legendary Dungeon Boss at LV1!

More examples

Pearl pendants hang from her earrings.
He gives his daughter a heart-shaped pendant for her birthday.
The glass pendant slides along the necklace's cord.

Forms

pendant · pendants

Similar words

charm: Usually a small symbolic ornament attached to a bracelet or necklace.
locket: A pendant that opens to hold a photograph or keepsake.