Does anyone think a 0.50 carat pear-cut diamond pendant is too small?

[Coloratura]

It''s "E" in color and "VS" in clarity. It''s priced at 2,500.00.

Do you think I''d be better off buying a larger diamond , would 1/2 carat even show up as a pendant?

Thanks!

 

[Lorelei]

In my opinion, a half carat pear can present itself nicely if the cut is good. The thing is, the cut is so important and we really can't tell without pictures. Ask the vendor if they could take some pics to email you, then you could post them here. Also an ASET image is very useful for pears if you can get one.

Unless you are absolutely set on E colour and VS clarity ( I take it this pear is GIA graded?) then you could drop the colour certainly even up to around a G or H, and it should look very white, and the clarity to an eyeclean SI grade. Just make sure you and the vendor understand each other with your personal definition of ' eyecleanliness' should you consider an SI clarity. This could get you a larger diamond, just make sure the cut is as good as you can get.

Here is ASET info.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/why-we-prefer-aset-to-ideal-scope-with-fancy-shapes.73949/

 

[monarch64]

I think a .50ct diamond pendant of any shape will show up just fine on a gal''s neck.

I love the idea of a half carat pear pendant...please post pics if possible!

I have a .40 RB halo''d pendant that I love...by no means does it not "show up" on my neck. I recieved it as a first anniversary pressie from my DH and still wear it to this day.

 

[Coloratura]

Hi Lorelei! It''s nice to meet you.

I have a pic but , I can''t post pics for some reason. I''ve tried but it doesn''t work.

Here''s a link , it''s over on the "dialadiamond" website:
http://www.dialadiamond.com/estate_jewelry/pendantsmock.html. It''s the first item listed and the item number is 66217.

When one clicks on the image another window will pop up that shows the item slightly bigger and , to me , it looks more like an oval-cut diamond.

I think dimensions are very important with pears because I see a lot of pears that look like weapons! lol I prefer fat-bottom , gentle-looking pears.

I''ll probably pass on this one as it''s not really "unique" in the sense that I wouldn''t be able to find something similar.

With each post I learn so much from you ladies.

I don''t know if I''d say that I''m "new" to the boards , I joined some time last year but , I haven''t really posted since when I first joined so it''s nice to be meeting some of you. (I peruse the forum all the time , though.)

 

[Coloratura]

Hi Cynthia! It''s nice to meet you.

For some reason I can''t post pics. I have a link :
http://www.dialadiamond.com/estate_jewelry/pendantsmock.html . It''s the first item listed and the item number is 66217.

I like the idea of a pear-cut diamond pendant but , whilst posting I think I talked myself out of it. lol

In some ways it looks a little oval-ish.

The size seems like it would be ok but , I think if it were between 0.80-2.0 carats I''d prefer it. I wouldn''t want it to be monsterously big because that would take away from the delicacy of it.

I joined some times last year but I''ve only posted a few times so , it''s nice to meet some of you.

 

[Lorelei]

Nice to meet you too Coloratura

With this pendant, is it an actual Tiffany piece, or just said to be a '' Tiffany style?" It does look almost like an oval to me. Also does it have a GIA report or Tiffany grading report?

 

[Coloratura]

I haven't e-mailed the website or anything but , what I infer from the description is that it's from Tiffany's. They mention that they're selling it for half of what Tiffany's sold it .

The description doesn't mention the gia or Tiffany report.


I've seen a lot of Tiffany's estate/vintage pieces on the web and they usually seem very expensive. I'm sure a Tiffany's piece is of outstanding quality but , I also wonder whether the mark-up in price is because of the Tiffany name.

 

[Lorelei]

I had a look at prices, it seems that similar size and spec pears with a GIA report, are selling for around $1300- 1500. So try to find out if this is an actual Tiffany piece if you can, and if it has a GIA or Tiffany report. I had another look at the pendant ( assuming that is the one you would actually receive) and the diamond really does look like an oval to me....If it is an authentic Tiffany with papers, then I think you can assume that is why the markup.

 

[Coloratura]

Thank you for researching prices for me , that''s so kind of you.

I''m going to have to think about it for a little longer before I decide. I''m leaning towards passing on it because of how oval-ish it looks.

However , if I decide that I''m interested , I will definitely inquire about the GIA and Tiffany papers.

I really appreciate all your help! Thank you!

 

[Lorelei]

I was very glad to be able to help! Just proceed with caution if you decide to investigate. If you want a pear, then that one doesn''t look like it is. We would be pleased to help you find a lovely pear for a pendant, plus the setting shouldn''t be too costly, so just say the word if you need more assistance!

 

[Coloratura]

You are so sweet!

I will most definitely ask for help with finding a pear when I decide to get one! That would be great!

Thank you so much Lorelei!

 

[Lorelei]

You are very welcome! Just let us know when you are ready!

 

[beaujolais]

Yes, it''s fine. I have one. It''s lovely - delicate, shiny, classy. Even though a bit smaller, decent diamonds have that "pop". People notice it, too. Just keep it clean for best effect.

Best wishes on it.