Long ago, the Ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were the tears of the gods fallen to Earth, or fragments from a shooting star. This Olympic-sized sense of majesty has become so essential to the very concept of diamonds that they have almost become synonymous with words like “glamorous” or “sophisticated” or “fancy”. While those descriptions aren’t wrong, they can relegate diamond jewelry to red carpets, royal weddings, or balls. And, sure, you absolutely can wear your shiniest diamond necklace to a grand gala, but that shouldn’t be the only time you give your diamonds a dazzling debut. Diamonds have a secret weapon: their versatility. Not only do diamonds come in a myriad of different colors and cuts, but they can be easily dressed up or dressed down depending on their setting. Because of how easily interchangeable they are by design, a diamond pendant boosts the universality of a diamond ten times over. Paired with a classic sterling silver, platinum, rose gold, yellow gold, or white gold chain necklace, a diamond pendant is an accessory that just doesn’t miss. Of course, there’s the matter of picking the perfect diamond pendant for your personal style. Deutsch’s picks for Boho, Colorful, Diva, and Punk style diamond pendants are modeled after ancient goddesses with their own unique styles.
Boho Babe
Are you truly wild at heart? A lover of all things natural? Then your classic Greek fashion icon is Artemis, goddess of the hunt and patron of all things bohemian. For a nature-inspired look you won’t want to Arte-miss, consider a diamond pendant from John Apel. The John Apel Rose Cut Diamond Feather Pendant is a necklace set in paradisiac platinum with 1.96 ct of rose-cut diamonds, and 1.15 ct of full-cut diamonds arranged in a delicate diamond pendant plume. Despite the impressive number of dazzling diamonds in the feather-shaped pendant and along the platinum chain, the necklace still manages to be airy and feminine, and because of that playful breeziness, this diamond pendant necklace is one you can wear to just about any occasion. Another diamond pendant option for our nature-loving friends comes from Jye’s International. Settled in a funky mixed metal setting of 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, and 18k rose gold, Jye’s Pavé Diamond Butterfly Necklace brings bursts of metallic color to three whimsical butterfly pendants studded with .76 ct of round pavé white diamonds. The explosion of color contrasts beautifully with the flawless white diamonds, bringing style and fun to a piece inspired by the primadonna of insects.
Colorful Chica
The ordinary just doesn’t cut it for a diamond connoisseur like you. Inspired by Iris, goddess of the rainbow, you seek out rare, bright treasures in a multitude of shades. Eye think you should add some color to your life with these colored diamond pendants available from Rahaminov Diamonds. Weighing in at a whopping 3.12 carats, the pear shaped pink diamond pendant at the heart of the Rahaminov Diamonds 18k Rose Gold Fancy Brownish Orangy Pink Pear Shape Diamond Halo Pendant is a stone so stunning that even poor old Sisyphus couldn’t begrudge it. This fancy pink pear shaped diamond pendant is accented by a .20 ct pink diamond melee, and is set in complimentary 18k rose gold. With engraving an option, this rosy rock and its matching chain makes a great gift for the goddess in your life. If pink isn’t the preference, an equally fancy diamond pendant can be found in the Rahaminov Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Halo Pendant. A 2.46 carat fancy intense yellow diamond in a heart shape shimmers from within a .24 ct fancy yellow diamond melee and 18k yellow gold setting. This heart-shaped fancy diamond pendant necklace definitely has the Midas touch—just make sure you don’t throw it overboard into the Atlantic.
Dazzling Diva
At the core of your personal style is glamor. Influenced by Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, you are drawn towards diamonds of the highest calibre, with breath-taking shine and timeless design. Get Aphro-feisty with a diamond pendant of the utmost quality and brilliance from Kwiat. The Kwiat Silhouette Diamond Pendant Necklace, for instance, features a .70 carat Ashoka bezel-set diamond pendant with an east-west silhouette set in 18k white gold. To really bring up the glitz factor, a halo of shimmering white diamonds surrounds the center stone, capturing the light....along with everyone’s attention.
Punk Princess
Hearts, bright colors, huge glimmering jewels—they’re not for everyone. If your personal aesthetic values darkness over light and antique-inspired pieces over modern ones, then your patron is Persephone, goddess of life...and the underworld! Persephone in Ancient Greek tradition ruled over the spring with her mother for one half of the year, while ruling over the underworld with her husband for the other. This paradoxical juxtaposition of life and death, and of light and dark that is so intrinsic to Persephone is also key to the design of these diamond pendants, which bring moody settings and colors to the classical elegance of a diamond. Change “underworld” to “funderworld” with a champagne diamond pendant from Armenta. Recalling the heavy, ornate architecture of Old-World Spain, the Armenta Old World Pave Champagne Diamond Inset Oval Necklace strikes a perfect balance between brooding and beautiful. A black oval ringed by yellow gold sparkles with rows of tiny pavé champagne diamonds sits at the heart of a blackened sterling silver chain, looking simultaneously antique—as if it’s been stolen away from some famous pirate’s hoard—and refreshingly new. A similar beautifully-aged yet ageless feel can be found in pieces from
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