Choose Diamond pendant for every occasion

Author: jitender | Posted: 26.06.2012

No matter, what the taste and likings of women, diamond jewellery is one such thing that is universally cherished by all. Diamonds can be worn in all kinds of occasion formal or casual. Moreover, Diamond in any form, be it, diamond necklace, diamond earring, diamond bangles or diamond Pendant adds to the overall look of a woman.

Today, in the market there is a huge variety of shapes and designs of diamonds such as, solitaire pendant, Heart shape diamond pendant, cross pendant, multi stone diamond pendant amongst others. When selecting a diamond Pendant there are few things that you need to bear in mind.

First consideration is the material in which the diamond pendant is set. Today, you get a range of material to choose from yellow gold, silver, white gold, platinum. The choice of material mainly depends upon the budget you have. Platinum is the most expensive material while silver is comparatively cheaper than other materials and can be afforded by all.

Second, you also need to choose a pendant that suits the shape of your face and neck profile. If you have a thin and stretched neck you should opt for a short pendant whereas if you have short neck then a long pendant would suit you. Before going for pendant shopping get a rough idea about the length of the diamond pendant and chain to be used.

Third, as in case of any diamond jewellery, it is crucial that you check the 4 c’s namely, the colour, cut, clarity and cost. The most popular shape of diamond pendant is round. There are also other choices available like teardrops, heart, oval, asscher, marquise shapes, etc. In case you are on a tight budget, you can select a small sized diamond with other coloured stones.

Once you have bought your favorite diamond Pendant, it is also important that you take good care of it, to maintain its sparkle and luster. Always use a box that is lined with soft fabric such as velvet to store your diamond jewellery. You also need to ensure that it doesn’t touch other jewellery pieces as it might get scratched or chipped. Moreover, you should never wear your pendant while taking a bath. This is because chlorine and soap can damage the diamond and discolour the mounting. For cleaning the diamond pendant you can use mild liquid detergent, soak it in water and household ammonia solution, use jewellery cleaning solution available in the market or get it professionally cleaned from a jeweller. With proper care and maintenance of the diamond jewellery it will look good even after years of purchase.



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