What do you think is the perfect size for a diamond pendant?

[BlingDreams]

I mean an “everyday wear” kind of pendant, not one for special occasions.

Any photos to share would be appreciated. As would opinions on fixed vs sliding pendant design.

I changed my .66ct bezeled pendant into a larger, halo’d pendant that is more suited for special occasions and I’m toying with getting a replacement “everyday” pendant but not sure what size to get. I’m thinking between .75-.9ish carat, but wonder if that might be too large?

 

[Gussie]

I think any size could be worn daily if it's set in a simple bezel. I think 0.75 - 1 would be great!

 

[PintoBean]

The biggest one that fits in your budget.

 

[LLJsmom]

Think this is different for everyone. Mine is .59 but I don’t feel any need to go bigger. Very odd. Maybe it depends on whether you tend to layer your necklaces. I also like fixed pendants. They feel more modern to me. I know. Makes no sense.

 

[hathalove]

Think this is different for everyone. Mine is .59 but I don’t feel any need to go bigger. Very odd. Maybe it depends on whether you tend to layer your necklaces. I also like fixed pendants. They feel more modern to me. I know. Makes no sense.

Can you post a pic to remind us what yours looks like please?

 

[bludiva]

there is a thread on this with some pics.....75-.9 sounds like a great range for daily wear

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-diamond-pendant-please-show-me-yours.226810/

 

[bludiva]

Think this is different for everyone. Mine is .59 but I don’t feel any need to go bigger. Very odd. Maybe it depends on whether you tend to layer your necklaces. I also like fixed pendants. They feel more modern to me. I know. Makes no sense.

someone posted a .25 pendant a while back which looked great, not too tiny at all. i think you can make a wide range of sizes look good for everyday use. the chain & setting make a difference too

 

[marcy]

I have a .75 pendant and like the size. You can see if from across the room but it’s not huge.

 

[Izzy70]

I have a custom order in progress with WF for a 1.057ct solitaire pendant in a 5 prong setting with a bunny ears bail. I plan on wearing this all the time

 

[Snowdrop13]

I had a 0.5ct pendant which I wore for years and enjoyed. It wasn’t the best diamond and after I had joined PS I became curious about superideals. I eventually bought a 0.84ct which is perfect for me, my lifestyle and in comparison to my other diamonds (none over 1ct).

 

[LLJsmom]

Can you post a pic to remind us what yours looks like please?

 

[tyty333]

I wear a 1.06 OEC (6.3mm so in the .9ish range for a RB). I'm 5'7 though so not petite. Ignore the second (lower) pendant. I do not usually wear
them together. Not a very good picture but cant seem to find any others at the moment.

 

[Wewechew]

My first one was a .9ct. It was a good size but it bothered me that it was the same size as my earrings (my earrings are 1.5tcw but they are spready). Within the last month I upgraded to a 1.5ct pendant. At first I thought it was too big, but now I love the size.

 

[chappy]

That's quite a subjective question! I mean, I'm perfectly happy with my 0.08 DBTY, which is my sole daily necklace (too lazy to change). As for fixed or sliding, personally I prefer fixed for smaller diamonds (<0.30ct) and sliding for bigger (>0.60). Fixed makes it sparkle like part of the chain, just a twinkle among the gold, while sliding will keep it centered if it's got some weight.

When it catches the light it can be pretty noticeable!

Personally, for an everyday necklace, I really prefer as weightless as possible. I used to wear a heavier necklace, and when I did physical activities like jumping or jogging it'd thump quite uncomfortably on my chest. Sometimes it would even hit my teeth!

 

[BlingDreams]

there is a thread on this with some pics.....75-.9 sounds like a great range for daily wear

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-diamond-pendant-please-show-me-yours.226810/

Thanks you! I checked to see if there was one stickied but didn’t do a further search. It’s a great thread!

 

[motownmama]

Mine is .83 - it's in this larger bezel setting though, but maybe it gives you an idea. (IRL the setting looks more subtle, btw)

 

[hathalove]

That's quite a subjective question! I mean, I'm perfectly happy with my 0.08 DBTY, which is my sole daily necklace (too lazy to change). As for fixed or sliding, personally I prefer fixed for smaller diamonds (<0.30ct) and sliding for bigger (>0.60). Fixed makes it sparkle like part of the chain, just a twinkle among the gold, while sliding will keep it centered if it's got some weight.

When it catches the light it can be pretty noticeable!

Personally, for an everyday necklace, I really prefer as weightless as possible. I used to wear a heavier necklace, and when I did physical activities like jumping or jogging it'd thump quite uncomfortably on my chest. Sometimes it would even hit my teeth!

This is a sweet size too. Remind me where you got your little butterfly ring?

 

[Acinom]

Mine is a .88
I love the subtle size and sparkle. It great and elegant for everyday wear

 

[kindred]

I would say around 1 ct., but I am not a small person. I think it really depends on your body size. If you wear a size 4, everything will look big on you.

 

[bludiva]

I would say around 1 ct., but I am not a small person. I think it really depends on your body size. If you wear a size 4, everything will look big on you.

good point your own proportions matter and how you want to wear it. for me personally i think a petite stone works better if you want to layer w/ other things. mine is a little over 1ct plus bezel and i would have gone smaller if it wasn't an heirloom stone. (probably would have no pendant if it wasn't a heirloom stone tbh). fwiw i'm average height and size 8

 

[atp223]

Mine is somewhere in the neighborhood of 0.7 with a double milgrain bezel. It's from IDJ and I was very happy working with Yekutiel! I will look for the GIA cert to tell you the size for sure. I wear it every day and love it.

You didn't ask this, but I had a 1 ct equivalent sim set in the BGD barbara setting, and I actually vastly prefer this IDJ setting bc the bezel is fixed in place and the culet is open. It hurt like the first day but I got used to it and I love how it never flips, is always in place, and is so easy to clean.

Please ignore the weird unflattering shadows in the powder room and my BFing chest veins. P

 

[Gussie]

I think the setting is key as others have pointed out. I have a 1.25ct in a cvb Astrid. I don't consider it a daily piece but I do wear it a lot. If it were in a simple bezel I think I would wear it daily.

 

[bludiva]

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...olor-slash-eye-clean-transitional-cut-diamond

this listing just went up & looks like it could be a great pendant stone if bezeled. hope a PSer gets it so we can see more pics.

 

[Wewechew]

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...olor-slash-eye-clean-transitional-cut-diamond

this listing just went up & looks like it could be a great pendant stone if bezeled. hope a PSer gets it so we can see more pics.

I am having to sit on my hands not to buy that! The stone is to die for

 

[MarionC]

One of my favorite pieces is my WF pendant. It is tiny, but the ACAs make it stand out. I wear it 24/7. I guess my point would be that diamonds do not have to be large to have an impact.

 

[atp223]

Mine is somewhere in the neighborhood of 0.7 with a double milgrain bezel. It's from IDJ and I was very happy working with Yekutiel! I will look for the GIA cert to tell you the size for sure. I wear it every day and love it.

You didn't ask this, but I had a 1 ct equivalent sim set in the BGD barbara setting, and I actually vastly prefer this IDJ setting bc the bezel is fixed in place and the culet is open. It hurt like the first day but I got used to it and I love how it never flips, is always in place, and is so easy to clean.

Please ignore the weird unflattering shadows in the powder room and my BFing chest veins. P

I still can't find the cert, but I measured it with a ruler and the stone is approximately 6 mm in diameter and with the bezel it is between 7.25 and 7.5 mm.

 

[Golden_bird]

Mine is somewhere in the neighborhood of 0.7 with a double milgrain bezel. It's from IDJ and I was very happy working with Yekutiel! I will look for the GIA cert to tell you the size for sure. I wear it every day and love it.

You didn't ask this, but I had a 1 ct equivalent sim set in the BGD barbara setting, and I actually vastly prefer this IDJ setting bc the bezel is fixed in place and the culet is open. It hurt like the first day but I got used to it and I love how it never flips, is always in place, and is so easy to clean.

Please ignore the weird unflattering shadows in the powder room and my BFing chest veins. P

Can you plz show the back of the setting and the closeup of the “face” of the setting ?

 

[tkyasx78]

For me it would depend on what ering I am wearing. I would not wear a large pendant with a diamond larger than the ering I had on that day.

 

[atp223]

Can you plz show the back of the setting and the closeup of the “face” of the setting ?

Is that close enough? My iphone is not loving my attempts to make it focus closer than that

 

[BlingDreams]

Is that close enough? My iphone is not loving my attempts to make it focus closer than that

It’s beautiful!