Help me decide on which pear diamond pendant/necklace!

[Seastheday]

Looking for a dainty pearl diamond pendant simple in design (no paves, etc) for every day wear.

I’m a diamond newbie/noob; I think I like old pear cuts?? I tried reading the threads on pear cuts here but still know VERY LITTLE about the specifics of the pear cut (bow tie, extinction) and will thus be irresponsibly throwing around these terms below! Just picked some options that look pleasing to me.

Can folks comment on cut and price for the options below;

1. 1.9 ct. No GIA certificate (seller says he can submit to local GIA gemologist in Dublin?). Just under $15k (usd). I like the simple chain and setting. The pear cut I’m not sure about the dark “slits” in the very middle and the surrounding may be a bit too much crushed ice (too busy?) for me…



Video: https://delphiantiques.com/piece/exceptional-pear-shaped-diamond-pendant/

2.Around $10k usd. I like the cut of this stone better than the top one but I think I see some dark “spots” in the stone that to be honest don’t bother me too much. The setting Im not sure about bc it’s enamel and can wear quickly? Diamond is 1.52 ct.I/Si3.



https://jewellerydiscovery.co.uk/product/art-deco-pear-shape-diamond-pendant-necklace-1-52-carats/

3. $6000 usd. 0.91 ct (drop is 0.81 ct). I like this design the best, simple. The pear cut I’m not so sure I like: modern cut seems really “busy” looking. This vendor on the surface appears the most put together with all the Gia reports, very responsive, good return policy. I’m in the US so would hate the headache of a complicated return process.


https://www.berganza.com/diamond-dr...y5odG1s&from_title=Antique+&+Vintage+Pendants

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Would you be open to buying a loose pear cut stone and then getting a pendant made instead? Imo all of the pendants you picked are overpriced, but you would be paying a premium for an old cut, of course. Still, 15k for an uncertified (and an appraisal by a GIA gemologist is not a certificate) <2ct stone set on a simple chain is too high imo. I like the last one best of the three but it again seems pricey to me.

 

[freddyboston]

yes you could do much better than those prices...
example... $1,795.00

0.96ct VINTAGE PEAR SHAPE DIAMOND G SI1-SI2 LOOSE NATURAL TEARDROP CUT ESTATE

Highlights:- Original vintage diamond- 0.96ct size- Beautiful pear shape with the broad base typically found in vintage pears- Bright white and eye clean with grades of G SI1-SI2Additional Notes:The diamond is being sold loose, but it can be mounted upon request.

ivyandrose.com

or a warm color Rose Cut Pear

https://www.brilliance.com/loose-diamonds/pear/1-42-carat-l-color-good-make-si1-clarity-gia-certified-SKU-D122019206

 

[Seastheday]

@AllAboardTheBlingTrain and @freddyboston

Thanks!
1)I was a little daunted by the prospect of putting a piece together since I haven’t really worked with any jeweler nearby: either of you or anyone that could suggest good benches in the US that could do the job?
2) recs/leads on loose antique pears?

I was looking at this loose stone, I like the cut but color too yellow:

1.15ct Pear Cut Diamond, GIA Y-Z VVS2

A chubby antique-inspired pear cut diamond with the sweetest warm hue - a perfect project diamond, if you ask us! This 1.15ct has super chunky faceting with a charming open culet, with plenty of sparkle and diamond fire when in the light. Since pear cuts are typically on the spreadier side, due...

jewelsbygrace.com

Ideally I would want to set in in some type of antique-inspired setting like the one below but didn’t know if starting with stone and then contracting with a bench to do the setting would end up costing similar to just paying retail for a pre owned/already completed piece?

Inspiration setting:

Diamond drop necklace, circa 1920 | Ref 28189

Diamond drop necklace. Set with a drop shape old cut diamond with an approximate weight of 2.50 carats, in an open back cut-down setting, suspended from one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting with a weight of 0.30 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.80...

www.berganza.com

 

[bee24]

Gilded Lane on Instagram has an antique pear that will be for sale later today. It’s a bit larger than what you have shared and very white! We won’t know the price until she posts and her stuff sells very quickly. Instagram buying is a bit intimidating but Gilded Lane is often recommended on PS. I personally bought 3 OMCs and had a great experience!

Watch this story by Jocelyn Lane on Instagram before it disappears.

54K Followers, 3,487 Following, 4,771 Posts

www.instagram.com

 

[newtojewels]

And David Klass, who Gilded Lane has worked with, would do a beautiful version of the collet-type setting!

 

[Seastheday]

@bee24 and @newtojewels Thanks for the leads!

If folks see any pre-owned aka already assembled antique pear pendants or necklaces, please do share also!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Gilded Lane on Instagram has an antique pear that will be for sale later today. It’s a bit larger than what you have shared and very white! We won’t know the price until she posts and her stuff sells very quickly. Instagram buying is a bit intimidating but Gilded Lane is often recommended on PS. I personally bought 3 OMCs and had a great experience!

Watch this story by Jocelyn Lane on Instagram before it disappears.

54K Followers, 3,487 Following, 4,771 Posts

www.instagram.com

i like this one
@Seastheday you do know that Diamond shrinkage syndrome is a real thing to be weary of
i really like the one with the black enamel but it looks too small to me

 

[bee24]

i like this one
@Seastheday you do know that Diamond shrinkage syndrome is a real thing to be weary of
i really like the one with the black enamel but it looks too small to me

This one sold about 15 minutes after it was posted! Unless @Seastheday snagged it?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

This one sold about 15 minutes after it was posted! Unless @Seastheday snagged it?

i hope she did
but we do get lurkers who swoop in on things

 

[AprilBaby]

That last Berganza one is a stunner!

 

[Seastheday]

Sadly I wasn’t even close to getting the instagram pear lol, when I inquired it was already gone!

That’s ok, I think I’m going to go the route of trying to find an antique piece.