Few gold pendants crafted in Sri Lanka carry the weight of identity quite like the DINIDU Lanka Pendant. Shaped after the unmistakable silhouette of the island, this distinctly meaningful piece of jewellery has become one of the most beloved gold pendant designs in the country, that is cherished by locals, sought after by the Sri Lankan diaspora, and taken home as treasured keepsakes by visitors who have made the island a part of their travels.
The Lanka Pendant is a signature jewellery piece crafted in the shape of Sri Lanka by DINIDU, Sri Lanka’s finest modern jeweller, leading the marketplace in bespoke gemstone jewellery design, true to their slogan ‘Dreams of Luxury. Crafted with Gemstones.’ DINIDU first envisioned the Lanka Pendant to pay respect to the island’s breathtaking beauty, expressed through its distinctive and symbolic teardrop shape. The shape is immediately recognisable, particularly to anyone with a connection to the island, making it one of the most emotionally resonant pendant designs for female and male wearers alike. The founder of the brand, Dinidu Tennekoon, drew inspiration for the pendant from a desire to celebrate Sri Lanka’s unique identity through fine jewellery:
“I wanted to create a timeless Sri Lankan design, since our island has such a unique silhouette. I wanted to reflect and celebrate it through what Sri Lanka has been known around the world for centuries: our gemstone jewellery and craftsmanship value”.
The Lanka Pendant, born from an emotional and creative vision, has since evolved into an expansive collection including Lanka Earrings and Lanka Rings, that continues to grow in scope and artistry.
What are the Lanka Pendant Designs Available to Choose From?
The Lanka Pendant collection at DINIDU spans more than 90 variations, making it one of the most comprehensive gold pendant design collections available in Sri Lanka. Designs range from clean, minimalist plain gold pendants to elaborately stone-set and fully-iced pieces, and are broadly suited to all genders, though certain styles have become particularly popular among women, and others among men. Popular designs include:
| Lanka Pendant Design | Significance |
| Blue Sapphire and Diamond Border Lanka Pendant | The original and best-known design, crafted in white gold with a central blue sapphire and a fine diamond border. |
| Yellow Gold Lanka Pendant | A classic, understated design in plain yellow gold suited for everyday wear and gifting. Also available in rose and white gold, and black-plated white gold. |
| Navaratna Gemstones and Yellow Gold Lanka Pendant with a Dharmachakra | Features nine auspicious gemstones, rendering it a deep cultural and religious significance, and is a popular gifting choice. |
| Diamonds and Border Rose Gold Lanka Pendant | A softer, contemporary design with rose gold and diamond accents, popular among women. |
| Isle of Gems Yellow Gold Lanka Pendant | Paying homage to the gemstone paradise, this design features multi-coloured gemstones set in yellow and rose gold. |
| Diamonds and White Gold Lanka Pendant | A high-end luxury design fully-iced with a cluster of round brilliant diamonds. |
| Black Diamonds and Border Black-Plated White Gold Lanka Pendant | A high-end luxury design, particularly popular amongst men for its inky-black allure, featuring a black-plated border fully-iced with a cluster of black diamonds. |
While Lanka pendant design options with diamonds and colored stone borders, as well as floral motifs, are popular pendant designs for female clientele, customers searching for gold pendants for men would find that most of their collection includes unisex designs of plain yellow gold, white gold and black-plated gold, as well as design variants customised with minimal stone settings.
What Karatage and Price Ranges Do Lanka Pendants Come In?
DINIDU offers Lanka Pendants in a range of gold karatage and plated-silver options to suit different budget preferences. The current range includes 9K gold, 14K gold, and the commonly requested 18K gold, available in yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold tones alongside a plated-silver option as an accessible entry point.
| Metal Type | Setting Options | Price (LKR) |
| Silver/ Plated | Plain | Starting at Rs. 57,000 to Rs. 62,000 |
| Minimal/ single gemstone | Starting at Rs. 63,000 to Rs. 68,000 | |
| 9K Yellow, Rose and White Gold | Plain | Starting at Rs. 86,000 to Rs. 128,000 |
| Diamond/ gemstone border. | Starting at Rs. 113,000 to Rs. 446,000 | |
| 14K Yellow, Rose and White Gold | Plain | Starting at Rs. 103,000 to Rs. 162,000 |
| Diamond/ gemstone border. | Starting at Rs. 133,000 to Rs. 498,000 | |
| 18K Yellow, Rose and White Gold | Plain | Starting at Rs. 116,000 to Rs. 210,000 |
| Diamond/ gemstone border. | Starting at Rs. 153,000 to Rs. 540,000 | |
| Fully-iced (diamond/gemstone cluster) | Starting at Rs. 940,000 to Rs. 1,383,000 |
While pricing varies by karatage, the type of gemstone and the stone setting, it is also impacted by a customer’s size preference as Lanka Pendants are offered in three standard size options, providing minimal to more luxurious dimensions to suit your taste and budget.
However, to ensure your taste for luxury is not confined, DINIDU offers a variety of easy-payment plans, including credit card instalments, cash payment plans, as well as Mintpay and Koko 3-month instalment options available in-store and online. To learn more about their jewellery financing options, visit their website.
Why Is the DINIDU Lanka Pendant So Popular Among Buyers?
The Lanka Pendant holds especially strong appeal among Sri Lankans living abroad, tourists, and digital nomads who have spent meaningful time on the island. It is frequently chosen for birthdays, graduations, farewells, and significant milestone celebrations, gifted by grandparents and parents to children and grandchildren living overseas, or between close friends as a deeply meaningful reminder of shared memories and time spent in Sri Lanka.
“Got this beautiful Lanka pendant as a graduation gift for myself when I came back to Sri Lanka last year. Hana was extremely patient with me and found me the right piece.”
— Rulakshitha Muralidharan
“I bought a Lanka pendant for my sister when she visited from Dubai, and she absolutely loves it. It’s been a year now, and the quality is still impressive.”
— Vikram Ramesh
Distance is no barrier for DINIDU overseas clients as the brand offers virtual consultations and international delivery, ensuring that Sri Lankan expats and foreign visitors can commission a Lanka Pendant from anywhere in the world, with the same personalised attention they would receive in store.
What Other Pendants Can I Buy At DINIDU?
Beyond the Lanka Pendant, DINIDU is celebrated for a wide range of distinctive gold pendant designs and pendants with diamond and coloured gemstone settings that span both sentimental and fashion-forward categories. These include:● Customised Lockets: bespoke lockets designed to hold photographs or personalised engravings, often commissioned as family heirloom pieces.● Name Pendants: personalised name pendant designs include initials or a meaningful word, crafted in the client’s choice of font style.● Evil Eye, Hamza, and Infinity Pendants: popular bohemian and motif-inspired pendant designs for female and unisex wearers.● Heart Pendants: a universally beloved design that is a popular choice for gifting on birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day.● Astrological and Religious Pendants: pendants elegantly designed with faith-inspired motifs, such as the cross, the dharmachakra (wheel of dharma), the crescent moon or star signs.
Clients are also welcome to bring entirely original concepts and meet with a jewellery expert at their boutique located in Colombo 07 to explore how it can be crafted. “At DINIDU, we truly embrace customisation,” the brand notes. “We believe jewellery should feel personal, which is why there are virtually no limits when it comes to creating a piece unique to each client.” This ethos, the very same that gave rise to the Lanka Pendant, extends across every piece DINIDU creates.
How Do I Customise a Lanka Pendant?
Each Lanka Pendant is crafted with the same rigorous attention to quality that defines DINIDU as Sri Lanka’s leading jeweller of engagement rings and bespoke diamond and coloured gemstone accessories. While we house an impressive collection of Lanka Pendants at our boutique to choose from, standard customisations are typically completed within 10 days, with simpler designs often ready within 2–3 days. All Lanka Pendants come with the brand’s lifetime warranty on the jewellery item, a lifetime of unlimited jewellery polishing and cleaning services, and complimentary jewellery certifications, including GIA certificates for natural diamonds of 0.25 carats and above, IGI certificates for lab-grown diamonds of 0.25 carats and above, a Sri Lankan-accredited laboratory certification for coloured gemstones and an in-house DINIDU certification for the complete jewellery item.
Whether chosen as a personal keepsake, a carefully considered gift, or a meaningful piece of Sri Lankan jewellery, the Lanka Pendant from DINIDU represents something rare that is as rich in meaning as it is in craftsmanship. To explore their collection or craft your own Lanka Pendant design, book a personalised consultation with a jewellery expert today!
