Diamond size for a pendant

Haaa well if you want my opinion...I am on the hunt for a pendant but I at least want a 1 carat. Yes that's right...a one carat pendant. So maybe I am the wrong person to ask

Quick note on the shape...do you know that she would like a princess cut pendant? The reason I ask is because I like princess cut stones and all, but for a pendant I think it should be classic. To me that says a round brilliant, or cushion or a similar round shape. But that's just my two cents. However, if you're not sure what she may like, you might want to try to get an idea before starting to shop.

Also this may not tempt you but eBay can sometimes have great deals on things such as pendants. Stay 'I' color or less, and SI2 clarity or less and you should be fine. Depends on your ideas and what you'd like to spend, but with a pendant, people are not up close to it, and depending on the setting, the cut may not be as visible as it would in a ring, etc. Are you looking to buy a loose stone and set into a pendant or just a pendant with a stone?

For a .28c loose H, VS/SI princess stone, expect to pay around $500 on Pricescope. Better deals most likely on eBay. Just don't go into a Zales or similar and give them your money for an icky SI3 clarity stone that they will tell you is 'eye clean'.

Check out these two eBay auctions...interesting. Didn't find a whole lot of princess diamond pendants in smaller sizes..hmm.

Speaking of great deals lost forever, I FORGOT to bid on this I/J color I2 1.31c round brilliant stone on eBay yesterday and it went for $660. Yes thats six hundred dollars. The funny thing is that the close up image looked totally eye-clean!! Even though it was an I2. Very interesting. It was EGL USA certed, and looked very clean and white in the closeup. It was set into a 4 prong ring but I wanted it for a pendant. OH WELL. Next time. The other stones from this seller were all great deals as well but this was the only closeup shot that looked really good--the other ones definitely had I clarity characteristics. The stone was a little deep, looked more like it would appear to be a 1.20c than a 1.31c but for $600, who cares. Boooo. Oh well, I didn't need to spend $600 on jewelry anyway.

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Rich, Independent GG Appraiser
Sarasota Gemological Laboratory

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"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

-Albert Einstein

Rich, Independent GG Appraiser
Sarasota Gemological Laboratory

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Giangi

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Giangi

Why use a big word when a diminutive word would be succinct!

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Just a regular person trying to be helpful. Consult a Pro prior to purchase!

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Giangi

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Giangi

Sounds like a good deal!!

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"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

-Albert Einstein