.: DIAMOND PENDANTS :.
Diamond pendants are perhaps one of the most elegant pieces of diamond jewelry. Diamond pendants are light in weight and affordable. Diamond pendants 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 pendants are gold (yellow or white), silver or platinum. Some jewelers often design diamond pendants with other precious stones. It is all about personal choice and preference.
All kind of women from young to old love wearing some kind of diamond pendants and they go very well with most dress outfits. Diamond pendants come in all price range. For those buying a gift and want something long lasting and precious, diamond pendants offer 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.
In the solitaire diamond pendants, a single diamond stone is set within claws or within a rub-over or bezel setting. 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 20” are used to suit woman’s preference and their neck sizes.
One may also 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 pendants look very elegant and stylish and they are perfect jewelry matching item to go with any diamond earrings.
Now many women buy diamond pendants set in with 3 to 5 stones. The 3 diamonds of equal or graduating size sit in succession along the pendant, or in a group. It goes with 5 stone pendants in similar styles, but with more diamonds.
Many diamond pendants are also designed with multiple small cut diamonds - diamond cluster pendants that show a style mimicking the diamond solitaire designs. Not only you get fine appearance but cost savings too in comparison to pendant made with solitaire diamond alone. Bottom line is a solitaire of the same diamond weight will be more expensive in the same quality than several diamonds of the same total weight.
With the diversity of styles and options, it is possible to find diamond pendants for any tastes or budget. 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.
Diamond Ring Settings
It is the unique craftsmanship of any designer and setter to set diamonds in such a way that diamond appears large enough to show its sparkling beauty from all angles and yet secured well.
Diamond ring settings surely and largely influence the appearance and character of any ring as much as the diamond itself.
The prong settings are very simple yet very elegant and are more commonly available with all the jewelers. Designers often use this for solitaire rings that can set a single stone snugly. This kind of setting allows the diamond to sit either close to the finger or elevate it for further perfect prominence. One may call it this a kind of nest or a sort of basket in which the diamond rests firmly leading to full exposure of the diamond from all angles.
Most jewelers offer diamond rings in all kind of settings and can browse through the wide variety at any time and buy the only that you like most and also can afford it.
Then comes the bezel setting that is equally popular among jewelry lovers. In this diamond ring settings the diamond is surrounded by a kind of collar. This type of setting is more secure than the prong setting and yet diamonds on the ring reflect the true sparkle.
Third come the channel ring settings that lately have become very popular. Many customers prefer to have more than one diamonds in a ring. In this several stones are aligned together in a channel. Whether going for wedding rings or engagement rings and anniversary rings no matter what the occasion is, this is one of the best-designed diamond ring settings. In fact the metal itself does not overshadow the stones and the diamonds appear in one neat aligned row.
Pick up the diamond ring settings that are good on its design and prices. Buying quality diamonds is the final key.
