Necklace / Pendant Buying Guide

When it comes to expressing love or any other emotion, no gem stone says it more powerfully than a diamond. The tradition of a man giving a woman a diamond ring as a promise of marriage started in the Middle Ages, when the Roman Emperor Maximilian I gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond set in a gold ring as a token of his eternal love for her. Today, diamond jewelry is also used to celebrate other occasions, such as anniversaries, the birth of a child, or to acknowledge achievements such as a graduation.

At CaratsDirect2U we offer many types of diamond jewelry, such as diamond earrings, rings bracelets as well as pendants and necklaces. This article will explain all the options that we offer in our diamond necklace and diamond pendant categories.


A diamond pendant is
an awesome gift!

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White Gold 14k Chain Emerald Diamond Solitaire Pendant

All of our diamonds are 100% earth mined, conflict free diamonds and come with a 30 day return policy. Our Diamond Pendants are set with a wide range of diamonds ranging from less than 0.5ct to almost 5ct, with clarities ranging from the pristine FL grading to the near eye clean grading of I2. We stock many colors ranging from D to M as well as the following treated diamonds:

We also stock natural non-treated diamonds and natural fancy colored diamonds. All our diamonds are conflict free and earth mined.


14k Gold Round White Diamond Multi-Stone Journey Pendant Necklace
14k Gold Round White Diamond Multi-Stone Journey Pendant Necklace (1 Ct G VS2 Clarity)

Our pendants are available with many cuts of diamonds such as:

We offer many different setting types such as Solitaire, Invisible and Cocktail settings. All of our pendants and chains come in 14k or 18k white, yellow or rose gold.

Considerations Before Choosing Your Pendant (Especially If It’s A Gift)

  1. Take age into consideration

    When shopping for a teenager or a young woman go for something fun and different we offer many unique pieces in our elegant necklaces section. A pendant for your mother or grandmother can be fun, however she might like something elegant and simple.

  2. Think about the preferred style

    If the person you are buying for already has many necklaces and pendants, then try to think of a style they don’t have. Everyone likes a variety of jewelry for different occasions.

  3. Decide on the color and type of metal

    All of Caratsdirect2Us diamond jewelry come in yellow, white and rose gold. When choosing a pendant as a gift, take into account the color that the recipient likes to wear. If she tends to mix and match, then the choice is yours. Take into account that white gold goes best with fair skin, and yellow gold with a tanned complexion. Rose gold suits all skin types.

  4. Chain length

    Please see the table below when deciding on the chain length, we offer chains with differing lengths from 16

Type of Necklace Type of Clothing Necklace length Occasion Note
Collar style V neck or low v cut dress or buttoned-up shirts 12"-13" Evening, formal wear or dress-up occasions Lies just below the base of your neck
Choker Low or strapless type tops 14"-16" Dressy casual, dressy and semi- formal Chokers must fit perfectly around the neck.
Princess Any clothing as long as it comes below the collar of the outfit 17"-19" From casual to formal The most popular and commonly style available.
Matinee Very high collar or very low cut - nothing in-between 20"-24" Casual This length is recommended for taller women.

For help finding the perfect Diamond Pendant or necklace, please feel free to contact one of our expert jewelers at: 1-800-557-709.