Julian Loves Diamonds Necklace vs D.LOUISE Engravable Compass Necklace

Buy the Julian Loves Diamonds if you want a bold, sparkly Cuban link that reads as jewelry first. Buy the Engravable Compass if you want a lighter, waterproof stainless steel pendant you can personalize. The Julian is heavier and flashier, but its brass core and gold plating mean it needs care and won't stay gold forever. The Compass is tarnish-free and hypoallergenic, and owners say it holds up after a year of daily wear and showers, though its lobster clasp and thin chain draw complaints.

• Choose the Julian Loves Diamonds if you want a chunky 6.8mm Cuban chain with seven hand-set stones as a statement piece or stack centerpiece.
• Choose the Engravable Compass if you want a lightweight, waterproof pendant you can engrave with your own message.