Some pieces of jewelry are chosen for a season. Others are chosen for a lifetime. The Circle Medallion is the second kind. A horse medallion necklace built around our signature TGH logo, it is the most recognizable horse jewelry we make, and the one riders reach for on barn mornings and Derby afternoons alike.
This guide walks through the full Circle Medallion collection, the symbolism behind these horse medallions, the materials we work in, and how to wear and style yours so it carries your passion for horses every day.
What Is a Horse Medallion?
A medallion is a round pendant, and a horse medallion carries equine imagery at its center. Our Circle Medallion sets the TGH horse logo inside a clean circular frame, a round horse pendant that reads as a quiet signature rather than a loud statement.
Some people call this kind of design a horse coin necklace or a horse disc pendant, names that nod to the same balanced, coin-like form. Worn as everyday equestrian jewelry, the Circle Medallion Pendant Necklace is built to be understated and instantly recognizable to other riders.
Medallions have a long history in horse culture. Vintage brass horse medallions were used to decorate harnesses in nineteenth-century England, and antique horse brasses were originally meant to ward off evil spirits and protect the horses that wore them. We do not work in brass, but that heritage of the protective, meaningful horse charm is part of what makes the medallion form feel so right for a modern signature collection.
The Symbolism Behind the Medallion
What does a horse necklace symbolize? For most riders, it stands for the things horses themselves represent. Across cultures, horses carry associations with strength and freedom, with loyalty and grace, and with the quiet strength of a true partnership. In the Chinese zodiac, the horse symbolizes energy and determination, the same spirit that draws people to the Year of the Horse.
Worn close to the heart, a medallion becomes a daily reminder of that connection. Each piece reflects personal values and the bond between horse and rider, a relationship built on trust and time.
For some, the medallion is a symbol of independence and passion for the horses they love. For others, it holds a sense of heritage and tradition, a way to carry the people, places, and animals that shaped them. That is the meaning we design into every Circle Medallion: not decoration, but memory you can wear.
The Circle Medallion Collection: Designs and Materials
We created the Circle Medallion as a family of designs so that one signature medallion could meet very different tastes and budgets. Every version shares the same heart: the TGH logo, proper USA-made hallmarks, and a 17-inch diamond-cut chain finished with a secure spring-ring clasp in matching metal.
The Original Circle Medallion
The design that started it all. The original Circle Medallion necklace comes in solid 14K gold, 14K gold-plated, and sterling silver, which makes it our most versatile everyday option. Our sterling silver horse necklaces are the easiest entry point into the collection and currently sit in stock as one of our most loved styles; the solid gold version reads as an heirloom from day one.
The Beaded Border
For riders who love handcrafted detail, the beaded border medallion frames the logo with a delicate row of formed beads. Created in sterling silver, it has a softer, vintage-inspired character, a quiet nod to the heritage jewelry techniques we value in the Horse Capital of the World.
The Raised Border
The raised border medallion takes a more modern direction. Its elevated edge adds depth and dimension so the design catches light and holds presence, worn alone or stacked with other necklaces. It is also created in sterling silver, built to stand up to real barn days.
The Diamond Border
The diamond border medallion is the collection at its most luxurious. Set in 14K gold or white gold with genuine diamonds along the frame, it is an investment piece designed for milestones and celebrations. At roughly $1,895, it sits at the highest price point in the collection, an heirloom-grade design for the moments that deserve something extraordinary.
Across these designs you will find our four core materials: solid 14K gold, 14K white gold, 14K gold-plated, and sterling silver. Different metals complement different skin tones and wardrobes, and each carries its own story.
Gold has long represented timeless elegance and is often treated as an investment, a metal for confidence; our sterling silver horse necklaces offer a classic, elegant look at a more accessible price. The diamond border aside, these are solid and real, never vermeil and never costume, made to be worn for decades.
How to Wear and Style Your Medallion
Is it good to wear a horse pendant every day? Absolutely, and that is exactly how the Circle Medallion is meant to live. The design is recognizable to fellow equestrians but understated enough for the office, so you can move from barn to ballroom without changing a thing.
Chain length matters more than people expect. A shorter chain lets the medallion sit high and command attention near the collarbone, while a longer chain suits a layered, stacked style. Mixing metals is welcome here, and many riders pair their necklace with the matching Circle Medallion bracelet or the full Circle Medallion set in coordinating earrings.
However you style it, treat the whole Circle Medallion collection as a wardrobe rather than a single choice. One person builds a quiet everyday signature in sterling silver; another collects the full range from silver up to the diamond border. Either way, you are wearing a symbol of the riding life and your own passion for horses.
Why Riders Choose the Circle Medallion
More than anything, the Circle Medallion endures because it was created to be lived in. These are not novelty horse necklaces. They are quality horse necklaces designed to last through years of horse shows, long trail mornings, and everyday life, the kind of jewelry that picks up stories and gets passed down.
Riders tell us the design disappears into their daily routine and then surprises them, catching the light at the barn or earning a knowing look from another horse person across a room. That is the whole idea: a piece of jewelry that honors horses, holds meaning, and still feels effortless. Whatever your budget, there is a Circle Medallion designed to carry your passion for horses with you.
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Find your Circle Medallion From everyday sterling silver to the diamond border heirloom, explore the full range and find the design that fits your story. Shop the Circle Medallion collection. |
What Riders Are Saying
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I love the necklace, it was worth waiting for. When I wear it, I will definitely think of Pino, which the necklace is in memory for. The packaging was great. Thank you so much for the nice card. It has been a hard year. I will definitely be ordering from you again." Wendy, Verified Customer |
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I bought this lovely piece of jewelry for my wife. She likes silver and doesn't want anything too large and in your face. This was the perfect combination of quality, size and the pricing was exceptional as well. Thank you." George, Verified Customer |
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