Floating diamond necklace

[So_happy]

Another random question that I've been meaning to post.........

I love the look of a solataire diamond that seems to be magically hanging without a chain. But how do I get that invisible chain look? Would I buy white gold? Or is silver better? Or something else? And how thin or what style should it be in (rope/chain etc)?

I want to experiment with jewerly styles now and go visit my gown's sample next week perhaps......

Thank you for any help and/or for pointing me in the right direction!!

 

[sumbride]

They used to do that with microfilament. Think thin fishing line. I don''t know that I''d trust a real diamond to it myself, but the look is/was very popular in costume jewelry. I do think white gold blends better with my skin, but it''s not invisible by any means. I guess which would be best depends on your skin tone.

 

[So_happy]

Date: 2/8/2007 9:49:52 AM
Author: sumbride
They used to do that with microfilament. Think thin fishing line. I don't know that I'd trust a real diamond to it myself, but the look is/was very popular in costume jewelry. I do think white gold blends better with my skin, but it's not invisible by any means. I guess which would be best depends on your skin tone.

Hi Sumbride

Is microfilament some type of metal? Can I go into a jewerly store and ask for this type of necklace? I think white gold looks nicer on my skin, too.....but I don't think it looks invisible......so I guess I just try different ones and see. And you make a good point about a real diamond.........any alternative suggestions? THankyou!!!

 

[sumbride]

No, microfilament isn''t metal. It''s a plastic, like fishing line. I''ve seen it used a lot with pearls and sometimes with crystals, but I don''t think they use it on real diamonds... or at least I haven''t seen it. Department stores were the main source a few years ago. Don''t know if it''s "in" now or not.

You might want to post this over in Rocky Talky. They''ll know more about what you can find in a real jewlery store. Good luck!

 

[psaddict]

I would imagine if you got a really thin/delicate white gold chain, and had a diamond in a substantial setting on the chain, it would look like the diamond & setting were "floating" because they would really pop on such a small chain. A lot of department stores usually have a section where they have gold chains in all kinds of sizes, you could try on the smallest ones and see if they disappear on your neck the way you''d like.

 

[So_happy]

psaddict~ I just thought of that.....that if the pendant and the chain have enough contrast then it would appear to float. Plus, I really like the idea of having white gold rather than microfliment (sp?) around my neck

sumbride~ I keep forgetting this IS a diamond forum lol. thank you for reminding me!!!

 

[Kim N]

I think the style that looks most like a floating diamond is a three-prong martini pendant. I just bought one myself with a thin white gold chain, not sure how thin, though. All I see is diamond when I wear it.

 

[So_happy]

Kim~that sounds lovely I will check that combo out for sure