Marquise Pendant Necklace, 1ct to 3ct in 925 Silver

A marquise pendant hangs differently to a round one. The stone is longer than it is wide, so when it sits on the chain it points down the line of the neck and lengthens it instead of sitting as a dot. That makes it an easy piece to wear with an open collar or a crew neck, and it layers cleanly above a plain chain because the outline is narrow rather than bulky. The bail is fixed so the stone cannot spin face down.

You choose between certified moissanite and uncertified zircon. Moissanite is harder at 9.25 Mohs, so it keeps its polish and its facet edges through years of wear, and its higher refractive index of about 2.65 means it flashes more coloured fire when you move. Zircon is softer, duller over time, and far less fiery, but it costs less and looks right in photographs. For a piece you wear every day, take the moissanite. For a gift or a layering chain, zircon is honest value.

Three carat weights are listed. The 1ct is small enough to wear under a shirt without catching, and it is the one to pick for stacking. The 2ct is the middle ground and the version most people want as a single pendant. The 3ct has real presence and works best on bare skin where nothing competes with it. All three come on 925 sterling silver plated 14k, in silver, gold or rose gold.

• Stone: marquise cut certified moissanite or uncertified zircon
• Carat options: 1ct, 2ct, 3ct
• Metal: 925 sterling silver, 14k plated
• Finish: silver, gold or rose gold
• Setting: prong set with fixed bail
• Note: the GRA certificate applies to the moissanite option only