Everyday Necklace

[absolutme77]

Looking into getting an everyday diamond necklace. I'm torn between a solitaire or a DBTY. Both options would have a CTW of between .5-.75. I'm having ID Jewelry look into some stones for the solitaire for me. Which do you all feel is better for everyday wear?

 

[Queenie60]

I would say a solitaire. Have IDJ do an adjustable chain which will give the necklace more versatility. And if you do a bezel pendant, your stone will look larger than it is. Good luck.

 

[ac117]

Hmmm this is tough! I got a DBTY first bc I love to layer it with other necklaces I have and I like the sprinkle of diamonds around my neck. However, a bezeled solitaire (a la Queenie ) is still on my wish list for the future.

 

[tyty333]

Pendant would be my first choice...

 

[VRBeauty]

Pendant.

 

[absolutme77]

I'll post the ASET of the stone I'm looking at once they get it in house. The one I'm eyeing is part of their virtual inventory. It's a warmer color so I was planning on bezeling it. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Bron357]

I had a DBTY necklace and didn't like it. On me, for some reason, the diamonds kept turning over and I was forever taking it off and trying to straighten it and get them to lie the right way up. I gave up in the end and sold it.

 

[missy]

The biggest and best cut solitaire pendant you can get. That will always be a classic. For future purchases if you still want you can get a DBTY and layer it with the pendant or wear alone. But a solitaire pendant is timeless elegance.

 

[luv2sparkle]

I have a DBTY with .08 stones from BGD and I love it. However, for me it is a pendant chain. I rarely wear it alone, it is not quite enough. I am not sure if it has 8 or 10 stones. The perfect combo to me would be a solitare necklace with a dbty chain. I would go for the solitare necklace now and add a dbty pendant chain at a later date to add extra sparkle. My everyday necklace is the dbty with a princess cut heart pendant. I can hardly get myself to wear anything else.

 

[heididdl]

do a pendant however have two small stones one inch away from the center stone on either side best of both worlds

 

[absolutme77]

I've decided to go with an OEC for the pendant. Which of the following would be best to select? I listed the clarity characteristics in the order they appeared. I'm being somewhat vague so I can hopefully get one of these.
L, SI1 (Feather, cavity) - 4.62x4.78, table 51%, depth 56.3%
I, SI1 (Twinning wisp, indented natural, cavity) - 4.66x4.79, table 50%, depth 56.4%
K (light brown), SI1 (cavity, chip, feather) - 4.96x5.05, table 58%, depth 54% (table % is higher than depth)

They are all GIA certified. I plan to bezel the stone in white gold.
Thanks.

 

[Queenie60]

Do you have photos of the OEC's? Depends on the facet pattern - there are different facet patterns for OEC's. Be sure to purchase from a reputable dealer so that you know what you're getting. Good luck.

 

[absolutme77]

Hi Queenie, it is a jeweler (not local but highly rated) so reputable dealer and I'll get the GIA certificate with the stone.

These are the stones:

The L


The I


The K (light brown)


I'm leading towards the K or L for facet patterns but just wondering is there clarity characteristics are a make or break.

 

[LLJsmom]

Either the L or the K. Better facet pattern than the I.

Have them take videos for you. Will be the only way to decide.

 

[absolutme77]

There's also a G I1. Only clarity characteristic is a crystal. Nice size too. 4.67x4.75 with table 56, depth 58. They won't be open until the morning so just judging which stones to tell them. Don't know if I should add this one too.


Only weird thing is GIA certificate calls it Circular Brilliant.

Thank you for your help.
Excited to finally be seeing stones I like.

 

[absolutme77]

The store would not take videos so I passed on the stones. However, when perusing eBay I found this great ring with a H-I SI1 (uncerted) OEC with a pattern I liked. They were able to take a video which looked great. They are a top rated plus seller with 99.9% positive feedback and have a B&M front and a great return policy so I took a chance buying the ring at what I felt was a nice price. I inquired with them if the setting could be removed from the shank and used as a pendant. They were apprehensive as they said it is top heavy and will spin on a bail. They said a better solution would be to place the stone in a simple bezel but part of the reason I got this is I think the setting really compliments the stone and is a bit more unique. I attached some of the pictures of the ring - most are close up and the YG on the shank tinted the stone but on video it's a nice whitish color with just a hint of tint. Do you think a jeweler might be able to change this setting into a pendant and what they may need to do. I am also considering placing a chain (where the arrow is) and having it as a slider instead but would that also be apt to spin? I'll post better pictures when it arrives next week.
Specs on stone are:
Uncerted H-I, SI1 Diameter 4.64mm (pendant is 6.48mm square)
Thanks.