Le 31
Cross Two-Row Pendant Necklace
This Cross Two-Row Pendant Necklace from Le 31 by Simons features a two-row design: an upper strand of small faceted black beads with silver spacer crosses, paired with a lower thin silver snake chain ending in a larger silver cross pendant. It is made from brass and black beads, and closes with an adjustable extender chain and clasp. The necklace measures 19.25 inches (49 cm) in length and is designed in Canada.
- Color
- Brass and Black
- Material
- Brass and black beads
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Color
Size
Specifications
Cross two-row pendant necklace with brass and black beads, adjustable chain.
Adjustable extender chain, clasp closure, multi-row design.
- Color
- Brass and Black · black
- Material
- Brass and black beads
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- cross pendant design
- two rows of beads
- brass beads
- black beads
- adjustable extender chain
- clasp closure
- 19.25-inch length
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Cross Two-Row Pendant Necklace by Le 31 is a substantial brass and black beads piece (8.5 g/cm³, heavier than steel) that develops a unique warm gold patina prized by collectors, offering an aesthetic stainless steel cannot replicate. Its core tradeoff is that the brass requires occasional polishing to manage tarnish, and users must practice airtight storage, moisture avoidance, and apply clear nail polish to prevent green skin marks—though lemon-baking soda paste cleans tarnish without scratching.
- Weight
At 8.5 g/cm³, the necklace feels heavier and more substantial than steel alternatives.
Why this is supported
Verified by material density comparisons:
At roughly 8.5 g/cm³, brass is noticeably denser than stainless steel (~7.9 g/cm³), so this 19.25-inch necklace drapes more heavily on the neck, delivering a more solid, substantial feel that belies its price point.
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — weight_differences- Patina
With wear, the brass naturally develops a unique vintage patina prized by collectors.
Why this is supported
The natural darkening of brass is not damage but a desirable patina prized by collectors, as documented in research:
The natural darkening of brass is not oxidation damage but a desirable patina layer that many jewelry enthusiasts prize for its vintage, one-of-a-kind character
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — patina_as_a_feature. This process gives the necklace a warmer, more organic lustre over time, contrasting with stainless steel's tarnish resistance.
- Care
Airtight storage and moisture avoidance preserve the finish; clear nail polish prevents skin marks; lemon-baking soda cleans tarnish.
Why this is supported
Care routines for brass include storage precautions and cleaning methods:
Exposure to moisture, sulfur compounds in the air, and chemicals in cologne or sweat speed up tarnish; removing the necklace before swimming or showering and storing it in an airtight bag or jewelry box can stretch the polished finish for months between cleanings.
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — storage_and_daily_protectionFor cleaning,
A paste of lemon juice and baking soda rubbed gently with a soft cloth removes tarnish from brass by dissolving surface oxidation without scratching, restoring the original gleam safely
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — cleaning_method. Additionally,
- Maintenance
Brass tarnishes and requires occasional polishing to stay bright.
Why this is supported
Unlike stainless steel, brass tarnishes over time. It
. Additionally,
.
- Skin reaction
Clear nail polish prevents brass from leaving green marks.
Why this is supported
The brass in this necklace contains about 70% copper, which can react with skin.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, with jewelry typically using around 70% copper
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — brass_alloy_makeupThis copper can sometimes react to leave harmless green marks.
The copper in brass can sometimes leave a harmless green mark on skin when it meets individual body chemistry
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — skin_reaction_mitigationTo prevent this, apply clear nail polish as a barrier.
those who prefer to avoid this can apply a thin coat of clear nail polish to the back of the pendant or the chain, creating an invisible barrier that does not alter the necklace’s appearance
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — skin_reaction_mitigation- Cleaning
Lemon juice and baking soda paste removes tarnish without scratching
Why this is supported
For safe cleaning,
A paste of lemon juice and baking soda rubbed gently with a soft cloth removes tarnish from brass by dissolving surface oxidation without scratching, restoring the original gleam safely
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — cleaning_method. However, faster commercial polishes can wear protective coatings, so they
commercial polishes like Brasso work faster but should be used sparingly on any protective clear coating
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — cleaning_method.
- Storage
Airtight storage and avoiding water maintains polish for months
Why this is supported
To maintain the polished finish,
removing the necklace before swimming or showering and storing it in an airtight bag or jewelry box can stretch the polished finish for months between cleanings
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — storage_and_daily_protection.
- Material
Brass (70% copper) and black beads necklace patinas into a prized vintage character.
Why this is supported
According to materials research,
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, with jewelry typically using around 70% copper
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — brass_alloy_makeup. This high copper content causes the brass to react with air and skin oils, producing a natural darkening that is often considered desirable. As one source notes,
The natural darkening of brass is not oxidation damage but a desirable patina layer that many jewelry enthusiasts prize
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — patina_as_a_feature.
Deep research into jewelry brass confirms that
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, with jewelry typically using around 70% copper, which gives it a warm gold-like tone at a fraction of the cost of precious metals
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — brass_alloy_makeup. This composition matches that used in the necklace.
- Aesthetic
Brass develops a unique patina and a warm gold tone that stainless steel cannot replicate.
Why this is supported
The brass used in the necklace has a warm gold-like tone and develops an evolving patina:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, with jewelry typically using around 70% copper, which gives it a warm gold-like tone at a fraction of the cost of precious metals
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — brass_alloy_makeupOver time,
The natural darkening of brass is not oxidation damage but a desirable patina layer that many jewelry enthusiasts prize for its vintage, one-of-a-kind character
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — patina_as_a_featureand
this very reactivity gives it a warmer, more organic lustre and the sought-after antique look that stainless steel cannot develop
Brass jewelry care and everyday wear — stainless_steel_comparison
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two-row necklace composed of an upper faceted black-bead strand with small silver spacer crosses and a lower thin silver snake chain finishing with a larger silver cross pendant centered at the bottom.
- Two-tier constructionNecklace shown as two layers: an upper row of small faceted black beads and a lower single thin silver snake chain that sits beneath the beads and holds the pendant.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Faceted black bead strandUpper strand made of small, closely spaced faceted round black beads forming a slightly curved U-shape; beads produce small highlights from facets.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.34 (high) - Small silver spacer crossesSeveral small silver cross-shaped spacer charms are interspersed along the black bead strand; each spacer has a raised central hub and radiating arms.
3 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.25 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.25 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Thin silver snake chainLower layer is a smooth, thin silver snake-style chain forming a V-shape and connecting to the pendant bail at center bottom.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.43 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Large silver cross pendantPendant is a vertically oriented silver cross with flared, rounded arm ends and a raised central ridge on each arm; pendant hangs from a small rounded bail.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.66 · w 0.17 · h 0.26 (high) - Central dark accent on pendantThere is a small dark circular accent or stone at the very center of the pendant where the arms meet, visible as a dark dot.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.77 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Product photographed hanging against a plain white background with soft shadowing; image is vertically framed and slightly cropped at the top where the chain extends out of frame.
- Background and stagingPlain even white background with faint soft shadows cast by the necklace, creating subtle depth.
- Shot compositionVertical composition with necklace centered horizontally; top of the chain extends beyond the top edge and the pendant is positioned near the lower third of the frame.
- LightingDiffuse lighting producing small specular highlights on the beads and metal surfaces and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
jet black· black beads#131314polished silver· metal (chains, spacer crosses, pendant)#C4C4C4- Two-tier constructionNecklace shown as two layers: an upper row of small faceted black beads and a lower single thin silver snake chain that sits beneath the beads and holds the pendant.
- 02
Product
Two-row necklace detail showing a row of small black faceted beads paired with a thin polished silver snake chain, joined to a short silver extender chain and a lobster clasp; a small oval stamped tag and part of a decorative cross pendant are visible.
- Black faceted bead rowSingle linear row of small black faceted round beads strung on a thin wire or thread; beads are uniformly faceted and form a straight strand.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.58 · h 0.14 (high) - Thin silver snake chainParallel thin polished silver snake-style chain running alongside the bead row with a smooth reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.78 · h 0.13 (high) - Lobster claspPolished silver lobster-claw clasp attached to the chain end, shown open side facing up.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Extender chainShort polished silver link extender chain with oval links leading to a small oval tag.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Small oval stamped tagSmall oval silver tag attached to the end of the extender chain; surface shows stamped characters that are too small or blurred to read.Partial
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.06 · w 0.11 · h 0.08 (medium) - Connection hardwareSmall jump rings and metal crimps connect the bead strand and snake chain to the clasp and extender.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Partial decorative pendantPartial view of a decorative metallic element resembling a cross or floral motif visible at the lower left edge of the image, cropped by the frame.Partial
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.15 · h 0.15 (medium)
Other
Studio product detail shot on a plain light background with soft shadows; composition arranges necklace diagonally across the frame and crops the lower-left pendant.
- Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft directional lighting producing faint shadows beneath the chains.
- Shot compositionDiagonal close-up composition showing the chain ends and a cropped portion of the necklace; image is zoomed to focus on hardware and strands.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp detail on beads, chains, and metal hardware; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
gloss black· black faceted beadspolished silver· metal chains and hardware#C3C3C3- Black faceted bead rowSingle linear row of small black faceted round beads strung on a thin wire or thread; beads are uniformly faceted and form a straight strand.