I’m a Virgo, so I fuss over tiny things like clasps and chain kinks. I also sweat a lot in Austin heat and forget to take jewelry off for the gym. So zodiac necklaces get a real stress test on my neck. You know what? Some shine. Some chip. A few made me mad. If you're curious how our sign's stones compare to these chains, you can skim my candid breakdown of Virgo zodiac gemstones for extra nerdy context.
Before I get chatty, here’s the quick take.
- Mejuri Virgo Pendant (gold vermeil): classy, a little fussy, pretty great for daily wear
- GLDN Constellation Disc (gold filled): sweet, sturdy, gift-friendly, slow ship but worth it
- Gorjana Zodiac Coin: cute price, light, doesn’t love sunscreen or lake days
- Kendra Scott Zodiac Pendant: easy to style, comfy clasp, edges wore first
- Missoma Star Sign Necklace (gold vermeil): bold coin look, best for nights out, needs care
Want the blow-by-blow with photos and price notes? I filed the complete scoop in this deep-dive on five zodiac necklaces over on The Goddess.
If you’d like to explore what each sign actually represents before picking your pendant, pop over to The Goddess for a quick, friendly rundown of zodiac meanings.
Now let me explain what happened on my actual neck.
The one I kept reaching for: Mejuri Virgo Pendant
I bought the 18-inch chain. Gold vermeil over sterling. The pendant is small, about a dime, with a clean stamp. It sat right under my collarbone, which layers well with my little herringbone chain. If you want to see the exact piece in question, here’s the Mejuri Zodiac Pendant Necklace I ordered and wore nonstop.
The look is quiet but polished. I wore it to work, Pilates, and one messy taco night. After about eight months, I saw faint fading on the edge of the pendant and near the clasp. Not awful—just a soft silver peek if you stare. I didn’t shower with it, but I did spritz perfume too close once. I learned.
Clasp is tiny. On a rushed morning, I dropped it twice. No tugging on my hair, though. That matters.
Weekday winner. Just don’t soak it.
The sturdy sweetheart: GLDN Constellation Disc
This one is gold filled, not just plated. I chose 17 inches so it sits higher when I layer. The disc has small dots for the constellation, very simple. It came in a little linen pouch that smelled like paper and pine. Cute touch.
I swam with it by mistake. Twice. No green skin. No rash. After a year, there’s a soft warm tone to the gold. Not flaky. The jump ring darkened a hair, but a quick wipe fixed it.
Shipping took longer since they hand-make it. I sort of liked the wait. Felt personal.
I also got one for my sister (Cancer) with a tiny date on the back. She cried over brunch. So, yeah—great gift necklace if you want tears.
The summer fling: Gorjana Zodiac Coin
Lightweight, easy, and kind on the wallet. The coin is shiny with a raised sign. The chain is airy, which is nice in heat.
But. I wore it with sunscreen at the lake. By week three, the color near the clasp dulled. The chain also got one hard kink after I slept on it. I fixed it with a towel tug, but it left a little bend.
For quick outfits and short outings? Cute. For sweat and SPF? Not its thing.
The Texas staple: Kendra Scott Zodiac Pendant
I live in Austin, so I had to try it. The pendant is a bit heavier than Gorjana, with a smooth coin face. The adjustable slider is so easy—up to about 19 inches on my neck. I love that when I swap necklines.
My skin is fussy, and this didn’t itch. After three months, the edges of the coin showed faint wear, like thinning gold on the rim. Not a fail, just honest wear. Also, foundation builds up on the coin, so I wipe it with a soft cloth at night.
Great for gifts and folks who want simple styling. Not a forever piece, but a friendly one.
The bold coin for nights out: Missoma Star Sign Necklace
This one has presence. A thicker coin, deep stamp, glossy glow. I wore it over a black tee and under a chunky cardigan. People asked about it at a work happy hour, which never happens to me.
But it needs care. It’s gold vermeil, so I avoid showers and perfume. The bail is slightly open, and once my hair snagged when I turned too fast. I learned to tuck my hair on windy days. Funny lesson, but useful.
I don’t sleep in it. I treat it like good shoes—wear, wow, wipe, rest.
A tiny detour: stacking that actually looks good
My best stack:
- 16-inch beaded chain
- 18-inch zodiac pendant (small)
- 20-inch flat snake or rope
Oddly, two chains look messier on me than three. I know, sounds wrong. But three balances the weight, and the pendants don’t collide as much.
Skin, sweat, and metal stuff (in normal words)
- Gold filled lasts longer than plain gold plate. Less flaking, less drama.
- Vermeil is thick gold over sterling. Looks luxe; don’t bathe in it.
- If you react to nickel, check the brand notes. My neck gets red fast, and all five above were fine for me with normal wear.
PS: If Western signs aren’t your only obsession, I loved this brutally honest reflection from a 1998 Earth Tiger about melding jewelry with the Chinese zodiac—you can read her take here.
What I did wrong so you can skip it
I sprayed perfume on my neck with the necklace on. It dulled the shine near the clasp. Now I spray, wait, then put the chain on.
I tossed a necklace in my bag loose. The pendant rubbed my keys and got hairline scratches. Now I use the pouch. Even a sock works in a pinch. Not kidding.
I slept in a thin chain for a week. It kinked. I now hang it from the mirror knob at night like a tiny art show.
So, which one should you get?
- Daily, low-fuss pretty: Mejuri
- Most durable for the price, great gift: GLDN
- Budget cute, light layers: Gorjana
- Easy to style, nice packaging, local vibe (if you’re in TX): Kendra Scott
- Statement coin for evenings or photos: Missoma
If you’re rough on jewelry, start with GLDN. If you love a clean, quiet look, go Mejuri. Want compliments? Missoma. For another perspective on the brand as a whole, this candid Mejuri jewelry review breaks down quality and customer service in even more detail.
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Final little care list (the stuff I actually do)
- Wipe with a soft cloth after sweaty days
- Put on after perfume, hair spray, and lotion
- Store flat or in a pouch so chains don’t fight
- Take off for hot tubs and the ocean (learned the hard way)
I say I don’t baby my jewelry. But I kind of do now. Virgo brain, I guess. Still, a good zodiac necklace feels like a tiny shield. A little “this is me” coin on your collarbone. And on tough days? I press the pendant and breathe. Silly, maybe. It works.