Octopus Skull Necklace — .925 Silver Pendant with Black Onyx & Chain
SKU: 3679
The chain drops into your palm cold — sixty-two grams of .925 sterling silver settling link by link before the pendant swings into view. A faceted black onyx sits in the skull's forehead, dark and opaque against the polished cranium. Eight tentacles coil outward from the neck, each one lined with individually sculpted suction cups. This octopus skull necklace arrives as a complete set — a 5mm anchor chain and an oversized pendant — so there's nothing else to buy.
Wear This If
If you want a necklace ready out of the box — This set arrives complete: a 5mm sterling silver anchor chain at 20 inches, matched to the pendant's weight and finish. The chain gauge handles the pull without stretching or kinking. Open the package, put it on, done.
If you're building a dark jewelry collection — The black onyx, the oxidized silver tentacles, and the skull motif put this firmly in gothic territory. It layers with skull rings and heavy silver bracelets without clashing. The uniform silver finish across pendant and chain creates a cohesive all-metal look that two-tone or leather-cord alternatives don't match.
If you've seen the pendant-only version and want more presence — The pendant-only version with leather cord weighs 27 grams. This necklace weighs 62 grams total. That difference — the heavy anchor links sitting across the back of your neck — changes how the piece moves and sits. The silver chain catches light along its entire length, not just at the pendant.
Living With This Necklace
The anchor chain has a specific feel — flat, interlocking links that sit flush against the skin rather than rolling or bunching. At 5mm wide, the chain looks proportional beneath the 62mm pendant but stays narrow enough to lie flat under a collar. The links are polished smooth on the inside. No sharp edges against the neck.
The pendant hangs vertically with the skull facing forward. The tentacles spread in eight different directions — some curl upward toward the bail, others extend outward and downward. Because each tentacle is positioned differently, the pendant has an organic, asymmetric profile that shifts as you move. The black onyx catches a flat, dark reflection — no sparkle like CZ, just a deep matte gleam that absorbs light rather than throwing it back.
Sixty-two grams across a 20-inch chain sits at sternum height on most people. You feel the weight when you lean forward — the pendant swings out, then settles back. The anchor chain's rigid links prevent the twisting that thinner chains get, so the skull stays facing forward rather than flipping sideways throughout the day.
Heads up: The 5mm anchor chain is rigid by design — it doesn't fold or coil compactly like a rope chain. Store it laid flat or hung on a hook, not balled up in a drawer. Forcing the links into a tight coil puts stress on the solder joints.
What's Inside
Good Questions
Q: How does the anchor chain compare to a curb or box chain?
Anchor chains have flat, oval links that interlock alternately — each link sits perpendicular to the next. This creates a wider, flatter profile against the skin than a curb chain or a box chain. The 5mm anchor is the sturdiest option for a pendant this heavy — no stretching or kinking over time.
Q: Can I wear the pendant on a different chain?
Yes. The bail fits chains up to about 4mm thick. If you already have a leather cord or a different silver chain, the pendant detaches from the anchor chain and works independently. The pendant-only version with a leather cord is also available separately.
Q: Is this the same pendant as the standalone octopus skull?
Same pendant — identical dimensions (30mm × 62mm), same black onyx, same tentacle detail. The difference is what comes with it. This version includes the 5mm sterling silver anchor chain. The pendant-only version ships with a 3mm leather cord. Same octopus skull, different neckwear.
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If you want the same pendant without the heavy chain, the Black Onyx Octopus Skull Pendant comes with a 3mm leather cord instead — 27 grams, same design, more understated.
For a warmer look with the same skull-and-tentacle concept, the Two-Tone Octopus Skull Pendant uses bronze tentacles against a silver skull — more color contrast, different mood.
If the octopus draws you but not the skull, the Sterling Silver Octopus Pendant is a pure kraken design — all tentacles, no bones, with a braided leather cord.