How to get Mermaid’s Pendant in Stardew Valley

Tyler Constable
A screenshot from Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley features a lot of important items for players to find including the Mermaid Pendant that’s essential for romance in the game. Here’s exactly how to get the Mermaid’s Pendant and what it does in Stardew Valley.

If you want to pursue romance options in Stardew Valley then a Mermaid’s Pendant is a great item to have as you’ll need it if you want to propose to one of the townsfolk. However, unlike traditional jewelry, you won’t be able to simply purchase one from a store.

Bonding with the townsfolk is one of the biggest draws to Stardew Valley as it heightens the life-sim aspect of the game. There are plenty of romance options available, and if you’ve taken a shine to a particular resident you can get married as long as they’re eligible.

Before you can pop the question, however, you’ll need to have Mermaid’s Pendant – the game’s take on an engagement ring – on hand but it can take a while to obtain, so here’s exactly how you can find one in Stardew Valley.

An image of the Mermaid's Pendant in a players inventory in Stardew Valley.
The Mermaid’s Pendant will allow you to propose in Stardew Valley.

How to get Mermaid’s Pendant in Stardew Valley

The Mermaid’s Pendant can be purchased from the Old Mariner for 5,000g. This NPC is located past the 300 wood bridge on the beach, however, he will only spawn on rainy days during any season from 6AM to 7PM.

Due to the need for rainy weather, if you’re planning to propose, we’d suggest retrieving the Mermaid’s Pendant in Spring as the highest amount of rainy days happens throughout the Spring season in Stardew Valley. You can still find the Old Mariner during Summer, Fall, and Winter, the rain is just less common so you won’t have as many chances.

An image of the Old Mariner in Stardew Valley, the NPC who sells the Mermaid's Pendant in the game.
Players can purchase the Mermaid’s Pendant from the Old Mariner in Stardew Valley.

For the Mermaid’s Pendant to become available, you’ll first need to have purchased the first Farmhouse Upgrade (which costs 50,000g) and have achieved a 10-heart level friendship with your potential partner.

It’s also important to note that if you are already married in the game you won’t be able to purchase the item, however, you can buy as many as you like while you’re engaged.

That’s everything you need to know about the Mermaid’s Pendant in the game! For more content on the game, check out our guides below:

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About The Author

Tyler is Dexerto's Gaming Evergreen Specialist. He loves many games but is particularly fond of JRPGs and The Last of Us. When he's not writing about or playing video games, he's probably watching Doctor Who or reading a book. You can contact him at tyler.constable@dexerto.com