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trying to decide on a diamond pendant

DogMomD

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Hi, I am new here although I have been lurking for a couple of weeks while educating myself on diamonds (and looking at all of the beautiful jewelry everyone has). For our anniversary the husband is buying me a pendant. I am limited on price (I am in school, he is the only one working, etc) $750 and under. He would really like the "under". :))
I like the bezel setting, I have read here that it will make the stone look bigger and I am the sort of person who tends to bang stuff around and it probably needs protection (from me). I like the sliding bezel as opposed to the fixed.
I have settled on 3 choices and would like to see if anyone has opinions, suggestions. I am not sure if I am allowed post pics or links to each of them.

#1 Brian Gavin - slider bezel pendant in WG with a .30 J SI1


#2 Union Diamond - full bezel set pendant through V shaped bail .33 G SI2


#3 Local jeweler- Stuller round bezel setting with a .27 diamond (this one I would not be able to choose the diamond, the .27 is at the top of my budget)

Thanks, D
 
If it were me I'd go with #1 - I prefer the slider style to a style with a bail, and with no other information, I'd trust BGD's diamond selection over that of a local vendor.

Good luck!
 
If it were me I'd watch eBay, LoupeTroop, and Diamond Bistro and get a bigger diamond for the money!
 
I'd either go with BG as trusted on line vendor or the other posters suggestion of diamonloupe , ruby lane etsy to get more bang for your buck. Do not buy from local jeweler.
 
Both of the last two look lovely!
 
pics?
 
Pictures - hopefully it works

#1
briangavin.jpg

#2
union_diamond_0.jpg

#3 (sorry I am not used to taking pictures of my neck)
zach2.jpg
 
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