The ultimate guide to buying a diamond pendant
How to get the best pendant that suits your look?
Special occasions command special jewelry. If you want to make an addition to your already exquisite collection, why not get a pendant for yourself? Pendants are great to highlight your neckline. Here is everything that you need to know about buying a pendant when you go jewelry shopping next time.
Also Read:- Complete guide to buying diamond earrings
What is a diamond pendant?
A type of jewelry that is part of a necklace, with a central diamond attached with a small loop to the chain. The word pendant originated from an old French word “pendre” that literally means “hanging one”. Pendants have always stood as a symbol of love and more specifically eternal love.
The chain used for holding the pendant should be made of precious metal such as platinum or gold. You can try box chains, cable chains, Figaro chains, curb chains, and wheat chains. These are some of the best options for the chains that would go well with pendants.
You can adjust the width and weight of the chain according to the diamond pendant you are planning to add to it. These chains provide durability and won’t break under the weight of the pendant you are going for. This makes a beautiful accessory to make your neck look beautiful.
What is a solitaire pendant?
People often go for solitaires in diamond pendants also. Just like the rings. A solitaire pendant is a part of a necklace that has one big gemstone, usually a diamond. In the pendant, this stone will stand out as a single sparkling piece in the whole chain.
You can buy solitaire pendants for a range of stones in different carat sizes. It may start from 0.3 Carat solitaire to a 1.5 Carat solitaire pendant. For this, you can use white gold or platinum to enhance the beauty of your solitaire pendant.
The solitaire pendants are worn with mid-length or long chains to bring depth to your neckline. It can go with deep neckline dresses, but even in halter dresses, you can wear it outside. All together they look with be worth the millions.
Diamond setting and designs for a pendant
Several metal can be used to make pendants and chains. 18k and 14k gold are excellent options for making chains as they are durable to go with everyday wear. You can also opt for other colors in gold such as white, rose, and yellow according to your taste and color that suits your skin. While buying the chain make sure you keep the wearer’s choices in mind.
If gold doesn’t suit the wearer, they can also go for platinum. The only thing you need to remember is that they are costlier than other metals. It's because they are counted among rare metals, their prices are higher than usual. Diamonds make great pair with platinum. If you want a less expensive option, you can go for white gold as well.
Types of settings for pendant
What is the purpose of having diamonds in a pendant? It is to show others and amplify your looks.
It’s the setting that decides how your diamond will look in a pendant. The setting of the pendant matters a lot as it ensures that your precious diamonds are visible clearly and brilliantly. While you are selecting the pendant designs the jeweler will come up with a few suggestions regarding the setting. If you have your own opinion on the matter you can tell them to customize it for you.
The setting chosen will ensure how your diamond gets exposed in the pendant. Will you have a solitaire placed in the center or have tiny diamonds arranged around the border? You can choose from some of the common diamond pendant settings that are mentioned below:
- Tension setting
This is one of the new types of setting becoming a popular selection for pendants among buyers. As it is a unique and original design people often go for it to give their pendant a new look. In this, suspensions are used to hold the stone in place.
- Bezel setting
A bezel setting is known for its protective arrangement of the diamond. It is well-wrapped with the metal completely or partially. Your diamond will remain safe in this setting and the shine of the stone won’t hide under the metal.
- Prong setting
Prongs are one of the oldest settings used to hold the diamond in a great design. Here 4-6 prongs hold the stone tightly, and at the same time allows maximum light to hit the diamond to let it shine brightly. Check for the safety of the prongs while buying the stone in this setting.
Most people go for a prong setting with four prongs as they allow the diamond to be exposed to maximum light. This way most of the light gets reflected and hits the eye. Other than these, you can also go for a halo setting in 14k rose gold.