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Large steel horseshoe nail pendant necklace on a chunky snake style stainless chain. Shank of the horseshoe nail is wrapped in antique bronze wire. Shown on a mannequin wearing a rusty orange t-shirt with black boot stitching across the front.
Close up view of a large horseshoe nail pendant necklace with a chunky snake style link chain. The shank of the nail is wrapped with antique bronze wire. It is displayed next to a buffalo nickel to show scale, laying across a dark bark covered surface.
View of a large horseshoe nail pendant necklace on a chunky stainless chain. It is displayed in front of a vintage rusty horseshoe and stacked stones. Nail is wrapped with antique bronze wire.
Close up view of a large long horseshoe nail pendant that has its shank wrapped with antique brass wire. It is displayed with smooth stones and a wood surface.
Large horseshoe nail held in a hand that is suspended from a chunky snake chain. The nail has antique brass wire wrapped around the shank. Dark bark wood surface is behind the hand.
View of a large horseshoe nail necklace laying next to a ruler to show that it is approx 3 inches long. It is styled next to a rusty horseshoe and laying on a wood suface.
View showing two variations of large horseshoe nail necklaces, one with a thinner curb chain and the other with a chunky snake style chain. Necklaces are displayed over an old rusty horseshoe and horse bit. Everything is laying on a distressed wood board.

Men's Large Horseshoe Nail Necklace – 5mm Stainless Snake Chain

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A little more weight. A little more presence.

This substantial men's necklace features a 3-inch new-old-stock solid steel horseshoe nail suspended directly from a chunky 5mm stainless steel snake-style chain.

The oversized nail is hand formed at the top to create its own hanging loop, then wrapped with antique bronze wire for mixed-metal contrast. Strung directly onto the chain without a separate bail, this variation has a clean, rugged profile that works especially well for men.

I specifically chose these unusually long horseshoe nails because their larger proportions make a stronger necklace pendant than a standard-size horseshoe nail.

Long horseshoe-style nails also have an interesting second history: they have traditionally been used by stained-glass artisans to hold glass and lead came in place during assembly. Here, that simple utilitarian object becomes something entirely different.

Western, equestrian and industrial without looking overly themed.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

• Substantial 5mm chain gives the necklace a masculine presence
• Oversized 3-inch nail makes an unusual equestrian pendant
• Hand formed and individually wire wrapped
• Easy mixed-metal combination of steel and antique bronze
• Rugged enough for everyday wear without looking costume-like

DETAILS

• Solid steel new-old-stock horseshoe nail
• Approximately 3 inches long
• Antique bronze wire wrapping
• 5mm stainless steel snake-style chain
• Lobster clasp
• Choice of chain lengths
• Men's / unisex
• Handcrafted

WANT A LIGHTER CHAIN?

Prefer the same oversized horseshoe nail with a slimmer profile?

We also offer this design on a finer stainless steel curb chain, finished with a rope-textured stainless connecting ring.  See last photo or shop the variation HERE:  https://www.sureshotjewelry.com/collections/new/products/mens-large-horseshoe-nail-pendant-necklace

EXPLORE MORE EQUESTRIAN JEWELRY

This necklace is part of our collection of equestrian-inspired designs, including horseshoe nail earrings, necklaces and other jewelry influenced by the stable, ranch and western lifestyle. 

Shipping & Returns

All SureShot pieces are handcrafted and made-to-order. Returns and cancellations are generally not accepted except in limited cases of damage or error. Please review our full Returns Policy before ordering.

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