The difference in better quality diamonds becomes clear when they are viewed under a microscope but a diamond worn on a woman's neck is never viewed under a microscope.
So don't be too concerned if your budget only allows you to buy something less than the biggest and rarest diamond possible.
All diamond pendants look bright and sparkling when they dangle from a woman's neck. And women love to wear diamonds!
Our Diamond Pendants are guaranteed to be the best quality available for the price: we sell the same color, clarity and cut grades for about 25% less than the typical "sale" price in a retail jewelry store (and other internet stores).
Remember, nobody is going to be viewing your Diamond Pendants under a microscope.
But here is what you would see if you viewed them under 30-power magnification:
This is a H-1 color I1 clarity diamond with a "good" cut. It has several flaws and it looks a little dark overall, but there is plenty of light reflecting through the table, and it will show flashes of fire and scintillation when it is moved under a light source.
1/4-carat pendants like these sell for between $425 and $640 at retail jewelry stores.
This is a H-I color SI2 clarity diamond with a "very good" cut. It has a flaw (near the top) that would be visible to the naked eye. However, SI2 clarity diamonds can be a very good value for the price and H-I color is virtually indistinguishable from the highest grade (D) after the stone is mounted.
1/2-carat pendants like these sell for between $1050 and $1400 at retail jewelry stores.
This is a G-H color VS2 clarity diamond with a "Excellent" cut. It has no flaws visible to the naked eye. It will display a shower of fire, scintillation and brightness when moved under a source of light. Nearly all of the light entering the diamond is reflected back through the table and crown of this diamond.
1/2-carat pendants like these sell for between $1800 and $2400 at retail jewelry stores.