Complete set60 cm chain included5.2 cm / 2.05 in
In short: a pendant that reads across the room, and it arrives with its chain. Pair of boxing gloves fully pavé set with cubic zirconia right up onto the bail, cuffs left polished. 5.2 x 2.7 cm / 2.05 x 1.06 in for 25 g / 0.88 oz, 60 cm / 24 in rope chain included, silver tone. €19, free standard shipping.
On 26 December 1908 in Sydney, Jack Johnson beat Tommy Burns to become the first Black world heavyweight champion. He held the title for seven years while flashing a gold-toothed smile, a gold-headed cane and loud jewellery: the boxer's statement piece starts with him.
Full pavé, polished cuffs
The stones are set one by one across both gloves and onto the bail. The cuffs of both gloves are left smooth and polished: that band of bright metal breaks the pavé, marks where the wrist ends and the glove begins, and gives the eye something to read the shape by. It is why the piece reads as a pair of gloves rather than a block of sparkle.
A measured marker: from six metres / twenty feet you see a bright shape catching light; from two metres / six feet the two gloves and the cut of the cuffs are clearly separate.
5.2 cm on the chest
The dimensioned drawing is in the photo gallery: 5.2 cm / 2.05 in tall, 2.7 cm / 1.06 in wide, 25 g / 0.88 oz. In the worn shot the pendant spans the hollow of the throat and stands clear against a black t-shirt. This is street jewellery, built for volume and shine.
A complete set, chain included
The pendant ships with its 60 cm / 24 in rope chain in the same silver tone. A rope chain is two strands of links twisted into one another to form a continuous spiral; that spiral catches light the way the pavé does, so the whole necklace reads as one piece. At 60 cm the pendant sits high on the sternum.
Dimensions
Technical specifications
Good to know: cubic zirconia cleans dry. A soft cloth run between the rows after wear keeps the pavé bright, because it is dust sitting under the stones that dulls the shine. Put perfume on before jewellery, take the necklace off for the shower and for training, and store it in a pouch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is cubic zirconia?
Cubic zirconia is zirconium oxide grown in a laboratory, colourless and cut with facets like a gemstone. It disperses light more strongly than diamond, which is where the flashes of colour come from as the piece moves. It is the reference stone for a full pavé: it covers 5.2 cm / 2.05 in of surface without changing price bracket.
Does it come with a chain?
Yes, a 60 cm / 24 in rope chain in the same silver tone, counted within the 25 g / 0.88 oz total. Nothing else to buy.
How big is the pendant?
5.2 cm / 2.05 in tall by 2.7 cm / 1.06 in wide, about three fingers across, at 25 g / 0.88 oz with the chain. The dimensioned drawing is in the gallery and a worn shot shows how it reads on a t-shirt.
How do you clean an iced out pendant?
Dry, with a soft cloth, working between the rows where dust settles: dust is what dulls the look, not the stones. Skip the ultrasonic bath and silver dip, which can loosen the setting prongs. Put perfume on before the piece.
Can I wear it to train?
This is street jewellery, to be taken off before you step onto the ring or the mat: competition rules bar jewellery during a bout, and a chain can catch in a glove. Its place is the weigh-in, the pre-fight photo and everywhere outside the gym.
What is a rope chain?
Two strands of links twisted into one another to form a continuous spiral. That relief catches light along the whole length of the necklace, in the same register as the pavé on the pendant. This one is 60 cm / 24 in.
Full pavé, 5.2 cm
Boxing gloves pavé set with cubic zirconia, polished cuffs, 5.2 x 2.7 cm / 2.05 x 1.06 in at 25 g / 0.88 oz, 60 cm / 24 in rope chain included. Free standard shipping.
