Whether you purchase a gold pendant individually or accompanied with a gold chain, a pendant can be the perfect way to personalize a generic gift of jewelry. Everyone loves getting jewelry, but why not added a personal touch? New births, recitals, graduations and religious accomplishments are just a few of the most popular reasons to surprise that special someone with a 14K gold pendant.

Pendants are also appropriate for men. From crosses to coins and everything in between, a gold pendant allows men to show some personality. If yellow gold seems a bit flashy for the man in your life, you may want to consider white gold pendants, which offer a more muted glow.

Know someone that has just had a new baby? You can surprise the new mom with a heart-shaped locket. Insert the baby's first picture in to the gold pendant as a way for mom to keep her newborn baby close to her heart. You can even consider engraving the locket with the baby's initials or date of birth.

Religious pendants are as stylish as they are spiritual. From Sunday churchgoers to Hollywood's trendsetters, religious pendants are considered the height of style, making crosses one of the longest lasting 'trends' in jewelry. White gold Christian crosses, yellow gold Stars of David, and rose gold Catholic saints are just some of the religious pendants you can find. First communions, bar mitzvahs, confirmations and other religious landmarks are a wonderful time to invest in a gold pendant with special significance.