Diamond Necklaces
With a necklace the length decides almost everything, and it is the one measurement people guess at when buying as a gift.
Sixteen inches sits at the base of the throat — a choker length, close to the skin, and it needs a bare neckline to work. Eighteen inches falls just below the collarbone and is the length most diamond pendants are designed around; it works over almost anything. Twenty inches and beyond sits on the chest, layers well with shorter chains, and reads more casual.
The chain matters more than its price suggests. A cable or rolo chain is strong and holds a pendant square. A box chain is the least likely to kink. A rope chain is the most brilliant on its own but also the most prone to catching. Whatever the style, the gauge should be proportionate to what hangs from it: a heavy pendant on a fine chain will wear through the bail over years.
Check the clasp. A lobster clasp is more secure than a spring ring, and easier to fasten one-handed — which is how you will actually be fastening it.
Questions people ask before buying
Are these diamonds certified?
Yes. Every stone is graded by GIA, IGI or HRD, and the report number is shown on the stone's page so you can verify it directly with the laboratory. A stone certified by any other laboratory, or ungraded, cannot be bought here at all.
Does the price include a setting?
No. Loose diamonds and ring settings are priced separately, so you can pair any stone with any setting in a compatible shape. The ring builder shows the two together and the combined total before you order.
What should I prioritise when choosing?
Cut first — it is the only grade you can see across a room. Then clarity down to eye-clean, usually VS2 or SI1. Then colour: G or H reads white in platinum, I or J in yellow gold. Then buy just under a landmark weight, because 0.95 ct looks like 1.00 ct and costs less. The guide to the 4Cs explains the trade-offs in full.
How much is shipping?
Nothing. Every order ships free and fully insured, anywhere in the world, at any order value. Import duties and taxes outside the United States are the recipient's responsibility.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days, unworn and in its original packaging with the certificate. The return leg is arranged and paid by you, and must be insured and tracked.
Is there a warranty?
A lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect, for as long as you own the piece. Full detail on the FAQ page.