multiple pendant help

[ponderer]

I am in search of 3 diamond pendant necklaces for a significant anniversary for 3 close friends. I am looking to buy .45-.5 ct round diamond solitaire necklaces and keep the cost of each necklace to around $1000-$1200 each. There is a little more wiggle room if absolutely necessary. I'm totally cool with eye clean SI1's at ths size and I dont mind going down to I/J in color. Any vendor/specific stone reccomendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ponderer

 

[tyty333]

Unfortunately, gold is really high right now.

Maybe try ID Jewelry and ask if its possible.

 

[freddyboston]

that's do-able... RC is currently running a Labor Sale on Diamonds and Pendants...
Example a .45 E Si1 in 18k bail @$1,201

same stone in 14k @ BNile for 1,320

Completed Jewel

Review Completed Jewel

www.bluenile.com

Might be fun to get all 3 w/ Strong Blue Fluor and also gift them each a $10 mini UV blacklight flashlight... They could be the "glow gang"

 

[tyty333]

Correct me if I'm wrong @freddyboston , but I think that's just for the setting/mounting for the stone and does not include the chain?

 

[freddyboston]

Correct me if I'm wrong @freddyboston , but I think that's just for the setting/mounting for the stone and does not include the chain?

they both include 18 inch cable chains...

Double-Bail Diamond Solitaire Pendant In Platinum (Setting)

Classically elegant, this exquisite solitaire pendant gracefully hangs from an 18-inch cable link chain with adjustability at 16-inches, radiating a timeless charm.

www.bluenile.com

Classic Split Bail Pendant - Platinum | Rare Carat®

Split bail pendant, elegantly suspended from an 18-inch chain with a lobster clasp for timeless style.

www.rarecarat.com

 

[tyty333]

That's weird...I thought I had edited my post to say I realized they did include the chain. Anyway, looks like it can be
done in your budget @ponderer !

 

[ponderer]

Thanks everyone. Any recommendations on a setting that wont flip?

 

[Lookinagain]

Thanks everyone. Any recommendations on a setting that wont flip?

Well, the setting posted by @freddyboston have bales, so they typically won't flip. If you don't want a bale, then would you want a slide or fixed pendant?

 

[freddyboston]

since you are buying 3 of them - maybe just buy one now and then you can decide if you like the vendors bench work / setting / chain and access the flipping etc... also you might need some time to find 3 well cut , similar specs and in budget....

i recently got a small .72ct Strong Blue in a slide beveled bezel from RC in PT - nice 1mm chain and quality work ..good weight... but it can be a touch flippy

 

[ponderer]

Thanks everyone. Whiteflash was able to handle this for me.

 

[freddyboston]

Thanks everyone. Whiteflash was able to handle this for me.

Nice ! ACA are fantastic !! Great that they could everything in budget.... most ACA are $1k for just the diamond...

 

[RunningwithScissors]

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