What do you think of this old cut pear pendant?

[Sakuracherry]

It's white gold, so I have to buy a platinum chain and wear it over my shirt. What do you think of the cut? I think it's pretty, but I don't know if I should keep it...

 

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[Sakuracherry]

Is that the sign of approval, efc?

 

[Gypsy]

What did you pay for it. What are the stats? What do you like about it, and what do you not like?

 

[Sakuracherry]

The price is $1500 including the chain. The seller says it's H/I and no visible inclusions. The color looks more like I/J in those pictures, but I cannot be sure until I receive it. The pear weighs 0.77. I love the pear, but I am not big fan of the small diamonds around the main stone. I'm allergic to white gold, which bothers me. I have always wanted a pear pendant and think this is pretty, but I'm not sure if this is a keeper. The seller has 100% positive feedbacks and a great return policy.

 

[Mayk]

I'm no expert but I think it's fabulous!

 

[missy]

Hi Sakuracherry, this one for sale by ForteKitty is higher in color and clarity but still in WG. But it is very pretty and maybe worth checking out here.
http://diamondbistro.com/category/197/Necklaces-and-Pendants/listings/37093/Reduced-060ct-E-VS2-Pear-in-Halo-Pendant-14k-wg.html

 

[lebwhite]

My biggest complaint would be that it is not in platinum and you will have to wear it over a shirt. I would want to be able to wear it next to my skin. I do think it is pretty but doesn't sound like it is perfect for you.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Hi Mayk,

I think it's fabulous, too. I wish I was not allergic to white gold.


Missy,

I remember seeing that one on DB. Thanks for sharing. I do think that's beautiful. Maybe it's something I should consider...


Lebwhite,

You are absolutely right. While I don't like wearing anything that reveals too much of my chest area, it could be a problem.

 

[missy]

Sakuracherry, since you are allergic to WG I really think you have to hold out for platinum. Anything else will be a huge compromise and you won't be able to wear it whenever you want if you have to make sure your neck/chest area is always covered.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Missy,

I really love the stone, it's very disappointing I'll probably have to return it or keep it for my mother's big birthday. Thank god, she's not allergic to white gold. Thank you for your advice.

 

[Hera]

I think the pear is STUNNING!! The faceting is tdf!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE!!!!

If it was me, though, I would probably reset it.

 

[missy]

Missy,

I really love the stone, it's very disappointing I'll probably have to return it or keep it for my mother's big birthday. Thank god, she's not allergic to white gold. Thank you for your advice.

I think the pear is STUNNING!! The faceting is tdf!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE!!!!

If it was me, though, I would probably reset it.

If you are in love with the diamond then I agree with Hera-resetting is a good option if it is in your budget. It's hard to come by a beautiful pear. Not so hard to find a nice platinum setting if it fits the budget that is. Hope you can keep it and reset it! And use the setting for something for your mom.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Hera,

I think the pear will look amazing in a bezel

Missy,

I'll wait and see how I feel when I receive it. If I decide to keep the pear, I can probably put a pear shaped colored stone and give it to my mom. Thank you

 

[heididdl]

very pretty keep it

 

[Hera]

Hera,

I think the pear will look amazing in a bezel

Missy,

I'll wait and see how I feel when I receive it. If I decide to keep the pear, I can probably put a pear shaped colored stone and give it to my mom. Thank you

GAWD YES

 

[iota15]

I think the pear looks amazing - beautiful faceting, beautiful shape. A perfect tear drop - not too fat, not too skinny.

I agree with Missy. If you like the pear, keep it. Great fancies are hard to come by. The setting however, can always be changed.

 

[sarahb]

I love it, & since you do have an option of re gifting the setting to your mom--you could easily reset it into a platinum setting, makes total sense to me!! I would love a good chubby pear like that

 

[two_little_birds]

I think the pear is STUNNING!! The faceting is tdf!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE!!!!

If it was me, though, I would probably reset it.

+1

You could also sell the setting and put the funds towards the re-set (although it probably will only cover a minimum amount).

 

[Sakuracherry]

Hera,

I'm glad you agree with me


Iota,

I agree. This is probably my third time seeing an old cut pear on eBay.


Sarah,

I'll have to head over to the colored stone forum later. Now I have more projects to enjoy


Two little birds,

That's definitely an option if my mother doesn't like the setting. Thank you for the suggestion.