All you need to know about how to buy a diamond pendant

Choosing the right diamond pendant when making a purchase involves a certain number of tips and criteria to be taken into account, such as the style of diamond used, its composition, size, origin, etc., but also its quality and assortment with the chosen chain. Thus, in order to determine the most appropriate one, it will be necessary to analyze each detail criterion by criterion.

There is a wide variety of shapes and colors for diamond pendants. Everyone has the opportunity to choose the one they like and that best suits them. Among this large choice, we find the round diamond heart pendant, the solitaire diamond pendant, the halo pendant, the cross pendant, the pendant made in the shape of letters etc. There is therefore something for every taste and color.

Diamond pendant in white, yellow or pink gold?

Which type of metal should you choose among white gold, yellow gold or pink gold? It’s like a lot of things, to choose the ones that really correspond to us, you just have to know the characteristics of it to be able to make a comparison and make your own idea. White gold is a mixture of gold and metals such as palladium or silver. Modern and discreet, it adapts to all types of clothing. Yellow gold symbolizes nobility and wealth. It consists of gold and copper. Mixed with a diamond, it allows to bring out femininity, nobility and prestige to the one who wears it around the neck. Finally, pink gold is composed of pure yellow gold, copper and silver. It will bring out, mixed with a diamond, the freshness, modernity and softness to the one who wears it.

Platinum diamond pendant ?

Two main types of metals are used in the design of diamond pendants: platinum and silver. Each of the latter has its own particularities, advantageous or not. In comparison, silver is sturdy and allows for beautiful finishes at a lower cost. Platinum is heavier and more expensive than silver. It is more robust. It is very similar to gold and is actually 30 times rarer than gold. It has a beautiful and bright white color and is extremely resistant. In addition, its color never fades over time, so it can be kept for a very long time. Finally, it is a perfectly hypoallergenic metal that will delight even the most sensitive skin.

Pay attention to the gold titrations: choose 18-carat gold.

To be able to properly choose a diamond pendant in 18 karat gold, simply check the hallmark of the gold in question. It must correspond to the head of a royal eagle in France or a diamond in which the number 750 is inscribed.

To enhance your diamond pendant, two essential criteria must be taken into account: the length of the chain and the type of mesh that makes it up. It is also important to respect your expectations, for example, if you want a rather discreet necklace or a long chain as showy as the matching pendant etc.

Each of these criteria is determined first of all according to tastes and expectations, then according to the use you are going to make of it (occasional, daily), the price you are willing to pay and the quality you are looking for.

Weight in carat

The carat weight of a diamond is a major factor in determining its price. One carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams.

The shape of the diamond (round, princess, pear...)

The size of a diamond can give rise to different shapes more or less original. We distinguish the round brilliant cut (the most accomplished, classic and universal form) from the so-called fancy cuts. Among the so-called fancy cuts are the princess cut, the pear cut, the oval cut, the emerald cut etc. Each one gives a different and noble result.

The quality of cut (Excellent, Very Good...) of the diamond

The quality of the cut will be at the origin of the brilliance of the diamond. In other words, the more the cut is made in ideal proportions, the more sparkling the diamond will be. The scale will therefore be as follows: Poor (poor proportions and low luster), Fair, Good, Very good, Excellent (ideal proportions, high luster).

The color of the diamond (D, E, F...)

Most of the diamonds sold in jewelry are colourless to yellow. This variation of hues is listed under the name of several letters (D for the most colorless to Z for the most yellowed).

The purity of the diamond (IF, VVS, VS ...)

The purity of a diamond will be determined by the presence or absence of inclusions visible to the naked eye. Thus, the IF (internally flawless) symbol will designate pure diamonds under a magnifying glass, the VVS symbol will designate diamonds with one or two imperfections, VVS2, with more inclusions etc.

The diamond certificate (GIA, HRD or IGI)

To guarantee the authenticity and true quality of a diamond, it must be accompanied by its own certificate of authenticity. This certificate of authenticity must be recognized in the profession to guarantee its value. Thus, we offer a wide choice of diamonds each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued either by the GIA laboratory, the HRD laboratory or the IGI laboratory, all prestigious.

To buy your diamond pendant, you have two possibilities. You can either go to a traditional jewelry store or to an online store. It all depends on what you are looking for and the quality of service you want, because each of these two purchasing methods is different: one favors physical contact, with an in-depth exchange with jewelry specialists, the other will allow you to have a wider choice of models with price transparency.

When you go to a traditional jewelry store, you have the possibility to ask for advice from a jewelry craftsman. He will be able to guide you towards the best choice taking into account each of your expectations.

How to buy a diamond pendant in a jewelry store online?

When you go on site, in a traditional store, you have the opportunity to try on and check the color and weight of the pendant. In an online store, it is quite different, you can see and choose from a wide selection of jewelry, but it is impossible for you to actually see it. This is why when you buy online, the diamond pendant will be delivered to you with a complete certificate of authenticity.

Choosing between these 2 alternatives will depend on your expectations, what you are looking for, your skepticism about internet purchases, your reluctance to buy in traditional stores since stocks are often limited etc... If you wish to know how to buy a diamond pendant, it is advisable to go to online stores. Indeed, you will find there an interesting quality-price ratio as well as a transparency at the level of the prices. Favoring a traditional jewelry store can be beneficial if you want to try the jewel on, ask for advice from an artisan jeweler or have some details modified so that the pendant is to your liking, but you will have much less choice of models and quality.

In order to know the exact price of a diamond pendant, several parameters such as carat weight, purity, cut, authenticity etc. must be taken into consideration. It is the combination of all these characteristics that will allow us to adjust the price.