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10k White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Drop Pendant

• Diamond color is J-K. Diamond clarity is I2-I3.
• Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.

Product Description

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This graceful drop pendant combines purple amethyst, white gold, and shimmering diamonds for a luxurious effect. Crafted in polished 10 karat white gold, it displays a slender vertical line of diamonds, punctuated by two faceted amethyst rounds, and tipped at the base with a faceted amethyst pear dangling inside a diamond frame. There are 34 diamonds altogether in this pendant, for a total diamond weight of .11 carat. An 18-inch rope chain completes the design. The splendid purple color of amethyst lends a note of elegance to any setting it graces. This sumptuous purple gemstone is the birthstone for those born in February.

About Birthstone Jewelry

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Because of its regal purple hue, amethyst has long been a favorite of kings, queens, and other nobles. While it signifies wealth and strength, amethyst is also a symbol of soberness, tranquility, and wisdom.

History of Birthstones

Chances are you can name your birthstone, but have you ever wondered how certain stones came to be associated with particular months? Most gem scholars trace the tradition to the Old Testament story of Aaron, whose breastplate was decorated with twelve precious stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, these stones were linked with certain powers and tied to particular astrological signs, and later to calendar months.

There are many variations of birthstone lists, including Mystical birthstones, which originate from Tibet and date back over a thousand years, and Ayurvedic birthstones, associated with ancient Indian medicine and beliefs. Birthstones have also been tied to ancient Pagan religions, and even to the collective wisdom of the legendary lost city of Atlantis.

The Modern birthstone list, perhaps the most universally known, was released by the American National Association of Jewelers and officially adopted in 1912. Whether you embrace birthstone lore, or look upon it with a skeptical eye, there is an undeniable appeal to collecting a beautiful gemstone that is reputed to hold special power, meaning, and good fortune just for you.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V1UW2O
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,721 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift, mom loved it!, March 26, 2008

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Leslie Ann "Leslie Ann" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10k White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Drop Pendant (Jewelry)

This was a birthday present for my mom, and she loved it. The price was fair, and the quality was good - even the box quality was decent.

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, June 2, 2009

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Bunkster Brown (MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 10k White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Drop Pendant (Jewelry)

I was really excited to find this necklace, as it was the exact style I was looking for, for my sister's wedding on July 18th. When I ordered it, the shipping info said that it "usually ships within 4-6 weeks," which would have meant that it arrived very close to the wedding... and I was nervous about the word "usually." So I ordered it, asked for 1-Day shipping, and then ordered some others. My strategy was that I would try others, and if I found something else that fit the bill of what I was looking for just as well, I would cancel the pending order. In the meantime, I'd have this one planned as a backup, in case I didn't find anything else that was so perfect.

Well, imagine my surprise when only one day later I woke up to 2 emails from Amazon... one saying "your merchandise is available earlier than expected," and the other saying "your merchandise has shipped." I had ordered the necklace at 1:30 a.m. on 5/18, and those two emails were sent to me around 10:00 p.m. the very same day that I ordered it (I woke up to the messages on 5/19). I guess I selected the 1-Day shipping... at $18... for no reason at all.

When I got the necklace, I was hugely disappointed. I expected more for $99. Yes, it's a pretty little necklace, but it is much much much smaller than I expected. I guess it's hard to judge it when you see it magnified with an exaggerated ruler inch next to it. It is half as big as I thought it would be. And on the magnification, the chain looks decent. It is not... it is the flimsiest little chain imaginable... I think a strong wind might break it and tear the necklace right off your neck.

If you are looking for a VERY SMALL AND DELICATE necklace, this one is for you. The stones are beautiful and true to color depicted. The diamond chips, while very small, are beautiful and sparkly. It would be perfect, if that's what you're looking for. Unfortunately, I expected more for $99. If the diamond chips and white gold are what made it so expensive, I would have rather had CZs and a more substantial chain in sterling instead.

One suggestion I have for Amazon would be to show jewelry pictured on an actual model... I'm sure it would cut down on returns. The place I ended up getting my necklace did that, and it helped a lot to see the actual size of it on a real person. I ended up getting a necklace that was absolutely PERFECT for $80. It is a very LARGE amethyst teardrop stone accented in CZs, and has a very substantial sterling silver chain that is faceted and sparkles. It is everything that I thought this one was going to be, although it is not the Y drop style that I had hoped for. Unfortunately, I am returning this one for a refund.

Incidentally, now that I am here on this product again, the shipping info has changed to read "In Stock." So I guess there is no longer a 4-6 week wait. Or it may have been an error on Amazon's part to list it that way to begin with.