Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 1ct to 6ct in 925 Silver

A solitaire pendant is a single stone and as little metal as the setting can manage, so everything depends on the cut. This is a brilliant cut, which is the round faceting designed to return the most light, and that is why it works at pendant height. People look at a necklace when they talk to you, so the stone is seen up close and for a long time. It has to look good at that range, and brilliant faceting does.

Two stone types are offered in every size. Moissanite is certified, harder at 9.25 on the Mohs scale, and has a refractive index near 2.65, which is why it shows more fire than diamond. Zircon is not certified, is softer and less lively, and will lose its crispness sooner with daily wear. Zircon is the lower cost route and is honest value for a gift or an occasional piece. Moissanite is the one to buy for something worn every day.

The stone sizes run wide, so read the millimetres. The 1ct at 6.5mm and 1.5ct at 7.5mm are everyday pendants that sit under a collar. The 2ct at 8mm and 3ct at 9mm have real weight and suit most necklines. The 5ct at 11mm and 6ct at 12mm are statement stones that need an open neckline to balance. Three finishes are available, gold colour, rose gold colour and silver colour, all on 925 sterling silver.

• Stone: brilliant cut moissanite (certified) or zircon (not certified)
• Sizes: 1ct 6.5mm, 1.5ct 7.5mm, 2ct 8mm, 3ct 9mm, 5ct 11mm, 6ct 12mm
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Finish: gold colour, rose gold colour or silver colour
• Design: single stone solitaire pendant
• Note: the certificate applies to the moissanite option only