.: DIAMOND NECKLACES :.
The diamond is the birthstone for people born in the month of April, and is also used as the symbol of a sixty-year anniversary, such as a Diamond Jubilee. The diamond necklace in the movie Titanic was held in high regard, valued and worn by only the upper-class passengers of the Titanic ship. Diamond necklaces were worn by the privileged and wealthy. Some believe that women to show cleavage wore necklaces. The most familiar usage of diamonds today is as gemstones used for adornment a trend that dates backs to many years.
Necklaces, handsome and richly ornamented, were a principal part of the dress, both of men and women. We often see celebrities; Hollywood stars wearing distinctive and exclusive diamond necklaces sparkling with their strapless gowns to exhibit extravagant look.
Gemologists around the world today have developed methods of grading diamonds and other kind of gemstones based on the characteristics most important to their value as a gem. The dispersion of white light into spectral colors is the primary gemological characteristic of gem diamonds.
The four Cs, are now commonly used as the basic appraising factors of diamonds: these are carat, cut, color, and clarity. The quality of a diamond's cut is widely considered the most important of the four Cs in determining the beauty of a diamond as it shows brilliance, fire, and scintillation of the stone. When buying a diamond necklace one should have a closer look at the way the diamond is cut, its proportion and symmetry.
How the diamonds are set in the diamond necklaces also affect the value of diamond jewelry. The most commonly used settings in any diamond necklaces or other kind of diamond jewelry are Prong, Bezel, and Channel:
The prong setting consists of four or six 'claws' – a kind of nest that cradles diamonds, which allows the maximum amount of light to enter from all angles. In this way, diamonds will appear bigger, larger and brightest on a setting. Prong settings are the most popular setting for any piece of diamond jewelry. While in bezel settings the diamond is completely surrounded by a rim of metal or wire, which can be molded into any shape to accommodate the stone. Channel settings set the diamonds right next to each other without any metal between them. The outer ridge is then worked over the edges of the diamonds to create a perfect and smooth outer surface. It also protects the girdle area of the diamonds.
Diamonds have always been highly prized for their rarity and purity. They are worn to add a sense of luxury and elegance to any look and given as gifts to symbolize long-lasting and unyielding love. Giving a diamond necklace or diamond pendant to the woman in your life for a birthday present or an anniversary gift is a wonderful idea.
It is important to keep diamond necklaces clean to exhibit their sparkles and brilliance as often dirt or sweat diminishes its luster. Most jewelers use steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners. However one can wipe them clean with soft damp cloth.
DIAMOND PENDANTS
Diamond pendant
comes in all price range. For those buying a gift for loved ones and want something long lasting and precious, diamond pendant offers true value for money. They are also an extremely diverse gift and with so many designs, it is easy to find the perfect design for anyone.
Diamond pendant is light in weight and affordable. Diamond pendant is perhaps one of the most elegant pieces of diamond jewelry. Diamond pendant can be made and set with solitaire diamond alone or with multiple diamonds. The solitaire diamond pendant is a classic for any collection of diamond jewelry. The most common metal is used to design diamond pendant is gold (yellow or white), silver or platinum. Some jewelers often design diamond pendant with other precious diamonds. It is all about personal choice and preference.
Customers can choose to opt for a fancy cut diamond within the pendant. These have become particularly fashionable in recent years. Princess cuts and pear shape or drop shape diamond pendant looks very elegant and stylish and they are perfect jewelry matching item to go with any diamond earrings. All kind of women from young to old love wearing some kind of diamond pendant and they go very well with most dress outfits.
If solitaire diamond pendant is the first choice, where a single diamond stone is set within claws or within a rub-over or bezel setting, it surely is a classic style. The pendant itself, or a loop (or bale) forming part of it, allows a chain to pass through the pendant to be held around the neck. But where a loop is not present, the chain often slides through a gap in the back of the pendant and is called the 'slider pendant”. Various chain length from 16” to 18” or over are used to suit woman’s preference and their neck sizes.
It is easy to find diamond pendant for any tastes or budget, as there is diversity of styles available to women now. Always buy quality diamonds that are above H/I color and SI2 clarity. All jewelers provide the appraisal and certificate of authenticity along with any purchase.
A single diamond pendant is a more sophisticated and distinctive design than a strand of diamonds, focusing all attention on the single exquisite diamond in the simple chain. It can also be less expensive.
