Diamond Pendants And Necklace

Buying the right necklace can be difficult. There are so many arbitrary issues one needs to take account of when picking a necklace – from solid gold necklace, buying pendants without a chain, chain length and how to buy a necklace for a loved one? This guide will help you choose the right pendant or necklace.

It goes without saying that necklaces, and pendants, will add a unique style adornment to any outfit. Gifting a necklace, or pendant is a timelessly romantic gesture.

The basics – what is a necklace? In a definitional sense, a necklace is a type of chain which is in a variety of different lengths that is worn around the neck. There is a myriad of different designs – a pendant, for example, could be a diamond pendant necklace which will include a single diamond gemstone, with a precious metal casing, which will be suspended from a semi-precious chain. 

The sheer volume of pendant necklaces on the market that will have the word ‘gold’ in the product description will invariably mean gold-plated. This is a big difference from solid gold. Therefore, we should take a moment to evaluate the difference between gold-plated and solid gold pendant design.

Gold-plated pendant necklaces provide a somewhat cost-effective alternative for many. The visual similarities are enough to ‘trick’ the casual onlooker. However, the big difference surrounds to the longevity of gold-plated pendant necklaces – in essence, it covers a cheaper metal base with a lining of gold (which is called electroplating). The gold-filled plated pendant won’t have the same long-lasting quality of solid gold.

The benefits of solid gold pendant necklaces are that you are buying natural solid gold. There is no chance the gold will wear – there is no electroplating on a cheaper metal. Pure gold pendant necklaces will cost more due to the fact it is solid gold. You can pick from 9-karat to 24-karat happy in the knowledge that the pendant will retain its unique gold allure.

Therefore, solid gold pendant is all about pure gold. It is about compromise. Gold-plated, whilst great for price-conscious individuals does give the wearer a problematic future – in which wear becomes a problem. However, pure gold, as a gift to a loved one, can give the wearer decades of delight.

It is indeed possible to buy a pendant without an associated chain. However, here lies the nub of the issue. A pendant, with its own unique weight, metal, design, and style, will require its own type/length of chain. Therefore, you will need to be conscious of your own collection of chains before purchasing any pendant without a chain.

It is, therefore, a good idea to check the length and type of chain you possess prior to purchasing a pendant from any retailer. However, if you’re unsure you could buy a pendant with a chain from the retailer. Abelini always makes sure the right pendant matches the correct chain length and style meaning the pendant will ‘hang’ in the correct way – helping to accentuate your pendant’s design aesthetic.

type of style and cut you choose will impact on how the diamond stud earring interacts with your own features, your own hairstyle, outfits, and style. So, you’ll need to consider this aspect when picking your next pair of the solitaire diamond pendant.

Choosing the right chain length is a very personal experience. It is, in all intents and purposes, about determining where you want the pendant to sit on your body. So, when considering the right chain length for you, you need to consider where you want to the pendant to sit in relation to your frontal attributes. Chain lengths run, on average, between 35cm which will sit around your collarbone (which is a choker-sized chain) to 95cm which will fall below your chest.

You should note that the chain length doesn’t include the pendant or necklace dimensions. So, for example, a 50cm chain with a pendant could sit at 53cm. Therefore, you need to take into account your pendant beforehand.

The simplest way to decide where you want your perfect chain length to sit is to take a piece of string and loop it around your neck until you get the correct fall. Once you have done this, measure the string and it should give you the correct centimeter diameters for the perfect chain length for your own unique needs.

Buying a loved one a necklace or pendant can be a daunting endeavor. However, it shouldn’t be quite so difficult. They say you can never go wrong with a beautiful piece of jewellery. But you can! You need to understand the recipient’s style and what they want out of a necklace or pendant.

You should begin by understanding what style of the necklace they like? Do they like diamond pendant necklaces or pearl necklaces? Find out what they like beforehand and this can be a useful gauge for your up-coming jewellery shopping bonanza.

You should also consider the occasion – is it an anniversary, birthday or general gift? This will impact on the style and cost of your necklace. If it’s a simple “I love you” necklace, then you could focus on something utilitarian that they can wear for work? If it's for the new love in your life then you should consider the cost/style so you can make a real statement.

Whilst you might be thinking of buying something big and sparkle, you really should take a moment and think about gifting her a necklace that is versatile – as stated above – something that goes with every day whilst remaining special enough for that special occasion.

We hope you find this guide helpful in choosing the right necklace for your own unique needs, style or use. Whatever design you want, length, pendant or purpose, Abelini has the right necklace or pendant collection for you.