diamond pendant

[mkat]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but, here goes. I received a diamond pendant for Christmas and would like to know what type of chain is best for a diamond pendant? It is 1.65 carat. The chain that it came with is very nice and delicate but, though the salesperson assured my husband that it is strong, I am concerned and wanted your opinion. It has serveral small links and then a longer link following this pattern. I noticed that the ring connecting to the clasp did not appear to be soldered and wondered about that as well. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks for the help.

 

[Jennifer5973]

Congrats on a gorgeous pendant! I have many pendants and chain styles. Here are my favorites--I find all are very durable yet fine enough to be elegant/in proportion to the pendant. Also, all have lobster claw clasps, which are soldered to the chain at some point. I would definitely insist on this.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I have a bunch of pendants and use the finer chains for necklaces that are more replaceable if broken/lost. For my diamonds I wear wheat chains as these are strong and cute. The big negative is that these chains tend to kink. If you''re even liking the look and considering this type of chain, keep this in mind. Be sure you have a necklace hanger of some sort. Both my chains need to be dekinked because I tossed them into jewlery boxes without thinking.

 

[Mara]

part of it may be what kind of look you like. personally i dont like the look of any chain but a fine link chain, i feel like the other chains, esp wheat are just too visible against your skin and detract from the look of the pendant. esp since i have a warmer skin tone, any sort of white metal stands out regardless, so the thinnest chains tend to blend more and showcase the pendant rather than the chain. and unless the chain has diamonds in it...i probably don't want it to be seen!

i have my diamond pendant on a platinum very fine link chain because i felt that was stronger than a typical white gold chain...i havent had a problem yet but then again i don't have anything as huge as a 1.65 hanging from it either!

 

[valeria101]

Date: 12/27/2004 2:53:54 PM
Author:mkat

I noticed that the ring connecting to the clasp did not appear to be soldered and wondered about that as well...

Yeah... this happens quite often and the link can easily be fixed. Not sure if an open one is really problematic unless one pulls the chain strongly enough to open it completely, but this is so easy to fix on the spot that it doesn''t really matter.

Chains are pretty strong, even the thin ones, as long as the links are closed properly. Ever tried to tear one ?

It is quite hard !

How about snake chain ? It seems to be the strongest, IMO, if you like the look.

I can surely understand you want the safest for a diamond like that !

 

[Jennifer5973]

Date: 12/28/2004 3

1:20 AM
Author: valeria101

Date: 12/27/2004 2:53:54 PM
Author:mkat

I noticed that the ring connecting to the clasp did not appear to be soldered and wondered about that as well...

Yeah... this happens quite often and the link can easily be fixed. Not sure if an open one is really problematic unless one pulls the chain strongly enough to open it completely, but this is so easy to fix on the spot that it doesn''t really matter.

Chains are pretty strong, even the thin ones, as long as the links are closed properly. Ever tried to tear one ?

It is quite hard !

How about snake chain ? It seems to be the strongest, IMO, if you like the look.

I can surely understand you want the safest for a diamond like that !

Val, that''s an excellent choice--fine snakes are very delicate, strong and offer the tiniest bit of shimmer. I totally forgot about these!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Do you have kids? Another important aspect to consider. One girl mentioned on DT that her Tiffany by the yards fine link chain broke and fell off and she never noticed this happening since it was so light. If you have kids yanking on these lighter chains, they can break. So far I've been lucky with my lighter chains (knock on wood) but with a 1.65, you want that baby to be secure as possible and want a super strong chain!