What pendant setting makes the diamond look the biggest?

[Staceyjan]

After trying on the .71 pendant set in a 4 prong basket setting, I feel that my little .35 bezel set is so tiny. I am slowly adding more RG and thinking of adding a RG pendant to my wish list.

I thought I loved the bezel setting but my bezel rides up the back of my neck all the time. It also flips constantly. Any suggestions for the ideal pendant? I am not totally committed to RG, either.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Increase the weight of the setting - e.g. a hexagonal setting with small grains in a picture frame type setting. Use the lightest strong enough chain.
This sort of thing, but also possible with rabbit ears small jumprings mounted permanently in the center of the chain.
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[Queenie60]

This is my 1 carat pendant. Double milligrain bezel, set in platinum with a fixed chain. The weight of the platinum and the fixed chain keep it from flipping and moving around. I wear it every day and have none of these issues. Good luck, I hope you find the right setting that works for you.

 

[PintoBean]

The placement of mickey mouse's ears are important - compare to BN's setting which are lower. I have a similar pendant as Queenie's also from the same vendor (IDJ) and mine doesn't flip as well.

My mom has a 0.58 in a halo pendant from IDJ and it looks HUGE!

 

[Snowdrop13]

I have the Whiteflash 4 prong basket setting in platinum (0.84ct stone) and it doesn't flip at all, or move round on my neck. I agree that adding more weight definitely makes a difference! I also think a halo style might be the best way to add more visual size.

 

[arkieb1]

Bezel or a halo will increase size and you need to work with a vendor that produces something that specifically is orientated not to flip.

 

[Diamond_Hawk]

Hi Staceyjan,

When it comes to more coverage, I would agree that halo setting is the most agreeable (though the bezel is not a bad choice). If you go with a halo setting do not forget to match the color of the halo pave with your center stone.