Diamond Pendants

What is the difference between a halo, a cluster and a solitaire?

A solitaire is one stone on its own. A halo rings a center stone with smaller diamonds, which makes the center read larger and catches more light. A cluster has no single center — the sparkle comes from the group. Pavé sets tiny stones flush into the metal so the surface itself glitters.

What does 1/4 carat mean on a diamond pendant?

Carat is weight, not size. The fractions you see — 1/20, 1/10, 1/6, 1/4, 1/2 — are the total diamond weight across every stone in the piece, not the size of one stone. A halo or cluster spreads that weight across many small diamonds, so it looks considerably larger on the neck than a single stone of the same weight.

Which color gold is best for a diamond?

White gold is the most common choice because it has no color of its own to lend the stone, so the diamond reads whiter. Yellow gold warms a diamond and suits warm and olive skin tones. Rose gold reads softer and more modern. Two-tone uses both, which lets a design separate the setting from the frame and means the piece sits happily with whatever metal is already being worn.

Are the gemstone pieces diamond jewelry?

Yes. The ruby, sapphire, emerald, garnet, topaz and pearl pieces in this collection are each set with natural diamonds alongside the colored stone — the diamond is part of the design, not a substitute for it. They are gathered together under gemstone & diamond pendants.

Does a diamond pendant come with a chain?

No — these are sold as the pendant alone, so you can choose a chain that suits the piece and your neckline. A chain under 1.5 mm keeps a small pendant the focus; 2 mm and up carries a heavier halo or cluster without bowing. Browse white gold chains, yellow gold chains or pendant chains made for exactly this.

Are these real diamonds?

Yes. Every piece is set with natural diamonds in solid 14K gold, stamped and guaranteed authentic — never plate over base metal. Stone weights are stated as total carat weight on each product page.

How do you clean a diamond pendant?

Warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft toothbrush around the setting. Skin oil is what dulls a diamond long before anything else does, and it sits underneath the stone where a cloth cannot reach. Take the piece off before swimming — chlorine attacks the alloys in gold, though not the diamond. Store it apart from other jewelry, because a diamond will scratch everything in the box, including other diamonds.

See also diamond cross pendants, diamond gemstone hearts, lockets and slides and all pendants and charms.