20-Inch Fluted Diamond Frame Key Pendant on Paper Clip Chain

Natural vs. Lab-Created Diamonds

We carry both natural and lab-created diamonds, so you can pick whichever fits your priorities. Natural diamonds formed underground over billions of years. Every stone is one of a kind, with its own character and story. Lab-created diamonds are grown in a controlled setting using the same conditions that create natural diamonds. Chemically and visually, they're identical to mined stones.

Both types get graded on the same 4Cs scale (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat), and both sparkle the same way. The decision usually comes down to what matters most to you: the history and rarity of a natural diamond, or the value and traceability of a lab-grown one. Either way, you're getting a real diamond.

• Natural Diamonds: Formed over billions of years, rare, each stone is unique
• Lab-Created Diamonds: Same physical properties, traceable origin, better price point
• Grading: Both graded identically using Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat
• Bottom Line: Pick based on what matters to you, not what anyone else thinks

Which Shape Works Best?

Round diamonds are the go-to for pendants—they catch light from every angle and never go out of style. But other shapes have their appeal. Pear and marquise cuts look great because they create length. Cushion cuts have that old-world charm. Princess cuts are clean and modern. It really depends on what catches your eye.

• Round Brilliant: Most sparkle, works with everything
• Princess Cut: Sharp lines, contemporary feel
• Cushion Cut: Soft edges, vintage vibe
• Pear Shape: Creates a flattering vertical line
• Heart Shape: Obvious meaning, makes a nice gift

Picking a Setting Style

The setting changes how your diamond looks more than you might expect. A solitaire puts all the focus on the stone itself. A halo surrounds the center diamond with smaller ones, making it look bigger. Bezel settings wrap metal around the edge for a clean, protected look. Three-stone designs have that past-present-future meaning some people like.

• Solitaire: Simple, lets the diamond speak for itself
• Halo: Makes the center stone pop, good value
• Bezel: Modern and secure
• Three-Stone: Symbolic, if that matters to you

Finding the Right Chain Length

Where the pendant lands depends on your chain length. A 16-18 inch chain puts it right at your collarbone—classic placement that works with most necklines. Go longer (20-24 inches) if you want a more relaxed look or plan to layer it with other necklaces.

• 16 inches: Sits right at the collarbone
• 18 inches: Most popular, works with almost everything
• 20 inches: Falls a few inches below the collarbone
• 24 inches: Lower placement, good for layering

Where to Spend and Where to Save

With pendants, you can save money on clarity without anyone noticing. Since the diamond sits away from your face, small inclusions aren't visible. VS2 or SI1 clarity looks just as clean as higher grades. Put your budget toward cut quality instead—that's what makes the diamond sparkle.

• Cut: This is where you don't want to compromise
• Clarity: VS2 or SI1 looks great in a pendant
• Color: G through I faces up white
• Carat: Pick based on your budget and how big you want to go

Pendants as Gifts

Diamond pendants are safe bets for gifts. You don't need to know someone's ring size, they work with any wardrobe, and they have staying power—people actually wear them. Good for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or when you just want to give something meaningful.

• Anniversaries: Hard to go wrong
• Birthdays: Diamonds are April's birthstone, but nobody minds getting one any month
• Graduations: Marks the occasion
• Mother's Day: A gift she'll keep
• Valentine's Day: Classic choice