Long Diamond Jewelry - Classic & Elegant Style
It has been said plenty of times, diamonds are forever. Therefore, there is no greater way to make a long-lasting statement to someone you love than diamond jewelry. One of the most current fashion statements in diamond jewelry is long diamond earrings and necklaces. Long diamond earrings are classic and never go out of style, as they accentuate the length and beauty of the feminine neckline and offer a stunning glimmer to an up-do hairstyle. Long diamond necklaces essentially achieve the same look, but whereas diamond earrings draw attention to the neck, long diamond necklaces are particularly eye-catching because they accentuate the curves of the collarbone leading to the center of the chest. Long, curved diamond pendants are particularly popular right now, as are curved diamond pendant earrings.
Typically, long diamond pendants come strung on an 18k white or yellow gold cable-link chain which is usually eighteen inches in length. However, any quality jeweler will give you the choice of the chain length, as some might prefer a longer or shorter chain. Usually chains of the this quality have what is called a "lobster claw" clasp, which is the best quality clasp for a diamond necklace, as it is difficult to accidentally open. As always, prices will vary depending on the diamond content of your long diamond necklace. Most long diamond pendants contain about 1 whole carat of diamonds, whatever the shape - long and straight or long and curved. Prices for 1 carat of diamonds can vary from one to five thousand dollars, depending on shape, size, and detail work. Due to the high price of the diamonds, the cost of the chain is included in the price, so pricing the chain for the necklace will not be necessary. There are many different types of long diamond necklaces, and almost all diamond retailers offer a stunning selection of classic and current styles, in a wide range of prices!
Of course, one cannot have a long diamond necklace without the earrings! Luckily, most long diamond necklaces have a matching pair of long diamond earrings that resemble the pendant that can be purchased separately. Keep in mind that most diamond earrings are for pierced ears only, however, clip-on diamond jewelry can be specially purchased, but are harder to find. Long diamond earrings can be found in a wide variety of style choices, from long and straight with diamonds only at the ends, to drop-style diamonds on 18k white or yellow gold chain, to chandelier-style, which are usually the most expensive and available in stores only. An average pair of long diamond earrings which weigh 1 carat altogether can cost anywhere from one to two thousand dollars, however they go as far as tens of thousands of dollars, depending on what exactly you are looking for.
As you can see, there are endless choices when it comes to selecting long diamond necklaces and earrings. Most diamond retailers recommend that when buying both long diamond earrings and a long diamond necklace of the same design, that buying them together as a set can cost less than buying them separately, however, this might not always be true. One thing to remember is that there is no better way of saying "I love you" than with diamonds, and the long style is truly the most elegant.
