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Sparkling Princess

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Hello all! I’m window shopping for my potential first Diamond necklace… I’ve fallen for this Costco one! Is it too much for everyday wear? I love sparkle but don’t want it to be overkill either, I live a very laid back life haha. I’m also wondering if there’s something similar for less $, and if it had an actual pear shaped center that would be my preference. TIA!!!

 
No one answered this?

Is it too much for everyday wear? Short answer: no

A little bit of sparkle goes with everything. And that would not be over-the-top in any environment, imo.
 
This would not be a diamond necklace I would choose for everyday wear. I prefer something more simple - a solitaire, a dbty, a diamond circle/heart/cross. I think it's the double halo around the pear drop that makes it less daily wear for me. But this really comes down to personal preference.
 
wear what makes your heart sing
who cares what anyone else things
if this sparkle is going to bring you joy then go for it
most people you come across in your daily life wont even notice, let alone comment:(2
march to the beat of your own drum

also i read in some style guide years ago dress like you are going somewhere better afterwards :lol-2:
 
adlgel said:
This would not be a diamond necklace I would choose for everyday wear. I prefer something more simple - a solitaire, a dbty, a diamond circle/heart/cross. I think it's the double halo around the pear drop that makes it less daily wear for me. But this really comes down to personal preference.
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Thank you for your input! Any suggestions for a more suitable everyday option? Durability is definitely important, too
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
wear what makes your heart sing
who cares what anyone else things
if this sparkle is going to bring you joy then go for it
most people you come across in your daily life wont even notice, let alone comment:(2
march to the beat of your own drum

also i read in some style guide years ago dress like you are going somewhere better afterwards :lol-2:
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It would definitely feel very fancy! I don’t really want to draw any attention however.
I do tend to wear dresses daily, but I don’t go anywhere fancy lol
 
Sparkling Princess said:
It would definitely feel very fancy! I don’t really want to draw any attention however.
I do tend to wear dresses daily, but I don’t go anywhere fancy lol
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i honestly thing you will be fine
after wearing it for a week you will be used to it
i think it would be lovely with a dress .....or anything more or less casual
 
I’d wear it everyday, it’s pretty :mrgreen2:
 
It is not a design I would wear on a daily basis as it is too ornate for me.

However, I am typing as someone who rocks a 5ct heart shape Moissy in a bezel setting on a twisted wire chain around my neck on casual days! :lol-2:

I prefer the combination of pendants and chains, and have lots of pendants (mainly pearls) for 2 chains - a twisted wire with one end that is removable for that it and slip into small bails and holes (e.g. for pearls); and a 2mm shiny square box chain.

Being plus size with a chunky neck, delicate chains and necklaces would disappear on me. Hence I prefer wearing pearls around my neck nowadays for their size and visual impact.

Personal preferences and all that.

DK :))
 
once on the pearl forum we had a discussion about taking the wheelie-bin out with pearls on ......
 
dk168 said:
It is not a design I would wear on a daily basis as it is too ornate for me.

However, I am typing as someone who rocks a 5ct heart shape Moissy in a bezel setting on a twisted wire chain around my neck on casual days! :lol-2:

I prefer the combination of pendants and chains, and have lots of pendants (mainly pearls) for 2 chains - a twisted wire with one end that is removable for that it and slip into small bails and holes (e.g. for pearls); and a 2mm shiny square box chain.

Being plus size with a chunky neck, delicate chains and necklaces would disappear on me. Hence I prefer wearing pearls around my neck nowadays for their size and visual impact.

Personal preferences and all that.

DK :))
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This is a good point. I think this just solidifies me wanting this necklace even more however not too dainty, not too bold, just right! (For me- Lol!)
 
I would totally wear this everyday. But, I would also wear a riviera necklace everyday with a t-shirt and jeans :bigsmile:
 
Sparkling Princess said:
Hello all! I’m window shopping for my potential first Diamond necklace… I’ve fallen for this Costco one! Is it too much for everyday wear? I love sparkle but don’t want it to be overkill either, I live a very laid back life haha. I’m also wondering if there’s something similar for less $, and if it had an actual pear shaped center that would be my preference. TIA!!!

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How exciting to be shopping for a diamond necklace! This is a very pretty necklace and is a more ornate design than I would wear daily. Maybe a pear diamond pendant on a simpler chain? A pendant that slides and isn’t fixed in place might be a better choice for daily wear.

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I have a platinum thicker bezel diamond solitaire on a 16” ball chain I wear all the time. I layer other necklaces with it.

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luckygreen317 said:
How exciting to be shopping for a diamond necklace! This is a very pretty necklace and is a more ornate design than I would wear daily. Maybe a pear diamond pendant on a simpler chain? A pendant that slides and isn’t fixed in place might be a better choice for daily wear.

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I have a platinum thicker bezel diamond solitaire on a 16” ball chain I wear all the time. I layer other necklaces with it.

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I actually really loved the details in this chain & the fact that it does not slide around. The clasp spinning around to the front bothers me and most necklaces tend to do this it seems. Although I really love that pear! Very pretty! Where was that one from?
 
Another option is lab diamond. Then, you'd have a lot more options in that price range and could definitely get a pear-shaped diamond.
 
seaurchin said:
Another option is lab diamond. Then, you'd have a lot more options in that price range and could definitely get a pear-shaped diamond.
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Any specifics in mind? Feel free to post them if anyone has other pear necklace suggestions!!
I’d wear a lab Diamond but only if it was significantly cheaper lol
 
Or you could get one with smaller lab diamonds for less than the cost of the necklace you posted earlier. So many choices! :)

I think if you google something like "lab diamond pear necklace" or something like that, you'd find a lot. If you want to go with lab diamonds.
 
The nice thing about Costco is that you can purchase it, and wear it for a month. If you find that you end up thinking it is too much, you just return it.
 
Sparkling Princess said:
I actually really loved the details in this chain & the fact that it does not slide around. The clasp spinning around to the front bothers me and most necklaces tend to do this it seems. Although I really love that pear! Very pretty! Where was that one from?
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Sounds like you know what you like, which is a HUGE plus. I have had to learn over expensive trial and error. The Costco necklace you like is very pretty and unique.
I found the halo pear pendant on Pinterest and it’s not very unique. There seems to be many options when I Google search.

Grown Brilliance offers a lab version:
www.grownbrilliance.com

1 1/5 ctw Pear Lab Grown Diamond Halo Pendant with Adjustable Chain - Grownbrilliance

Drop it like its hot! A drop shaped pear diamond pendant, with a halo of round lab grown diamonds sure to set things on fire, from the moment you wea
www.grownbrilliance.com www.grownbrilliance.com

Looks like James Allen offers one with a bale:
www.jamesallen.com

18K White Gold Halo Pear Shape Diamond Necklace

Upgrade your diamond solitaire pendant with this exquisite pear halo necklace. A classic look that will last a lifetime.
www.jamesallen.com www.jamesallen.com
 
luckygreen317 said:
Sounds like you know what you like, which is a HUGE plus. I have had to learn over expensive trial and error. The Costco necklace you like is very pretty and unique.
I found the halo pear pendant on Pinterest and it’s not very unique. There seems to be many options when I Google search.

Grown Brilliance offers a lab version:
www.grownbrilliance.com

1 1/5 ctw Pear Lab Grown Diamond Halo Pendant with Adjustable Chain - Grownbrilliance

Drop it like its hot! A drop shaped pear diamond pendant, with a halo of round lab grown diamonds sure to set things on fire, from the moment you wea
www.grownbrilliance.com www.grownbrilliance.com

Looks like James Allen offers one with a bale:
www.jamesallen.com

18K White Gold Halo Pear Shape Diamond Necklace

Upgrade your diamond solitaire pendant with this exquisite pear halo necklace. A classic look that will last a lifetime.
www.jamesallen.com www.jamesallen.com
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Yeah I guess nothing else has caught my eye so far! I guess I better start saving my pennies… I feel like it’s a LOT to spend on a frivolous item. I guess I just feel like cheaper jewelry never lasts long at all. I’d really like to invest in something pretty that will last years to come. So better pick something that’s love and save up!
 
It's very pretty! While your saving your pennies, keep an eye on those Costco circulars in case it goes on sale!
 
I think it's pretty and perfectly fine for every day wear if you will be taking it off at night or during certain activities.

fwiw - I have a simple dbty chain which I often layer with various pendant necklaces. I love that I can wear the dbty necklace on it's own 24/7 without worries and can still dress/change it up. (I us a layering clasp to keep the necklaces separated).
 
Sparkling Princess said:
Hello all! I’m window shopping for my potential first Diamond necklace… I’ve fallen for this Costco one! Is it too much for everyday wear? I love sparkle but don’t want it to be overkill either, I live a very laid back life haha. I’m also wondering if there’s something similar for less $, and if it had an actual pear shaped center that would be my preference. TIA!!!
pico park
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Love it, I would wear it every day.
 
I think the necklace you posted the link to is lovely. I'd buy it, and wear/enjoy the heck out of it!
 
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