Rectangular Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold
Product code: MD-17859
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A rectangular pendant paved with a grid of square, baguette and round lab-grown diamonds, framed by a halo and topped with a stone-set teardrop bail, in 14K white gold.
Jewelry details
A 14K white gold rectangular pendant, the front fully set with lab-grown diamonds in a grid: square princess cuts alternating with long baguettes, with small rounds between the squares. The outer edge is a ring of round stones, and at the top sits a teardrop bail also set with stones.
The pendant has sixty-seven lab-grown diamonds and no center stone. Worn, it rests on the chest like a glowing tag, its rectangular shape clear even from a distance.
A grid of square and bar stones on the front
The grid is divided into horizontal rows. Rows with square princess cuts have upright baguettes between them; the next row has horizontal baguettes with a small round stone in the middle, held by four gold beads. Changing the direction row by row keeps the pendant from looking monotonous; up close you still see an alternating rhythm of square, long and round.
Princess and baguette cuts have straight facets that flash in large mirror-like panels as you move. Round stones sparkle in small points. The two kinds of light side by side make the pendant both refined and lively, not just an even patch of white stones.
Around the grid runs a plain white gold frame, then a ring of round stones enclosing all four sides. The plain frame keeps the rectangular outline crisp, while the round stones soften the four corners. In the middle of each long side there's an extra large baguette set lengthwise, so the sides don't look empty.
Three things to check when you hold it
Look straight at the front: the lines between the stones should be perfectly straight and the gaps even, with no spot wider than another.
Check the corners of the princess cuts: they must be covered by gold, because that's the thinnest and most chip-prone part of a square cut.
Hold the bail and shake gently: the bail should be firm, the stones on it shouldn't wobble, and the joint between bail and pendant should be seamless and clean.
The teardrop bail and where the stress falls
The teardrop bail connects to the pendant through a small jump ring, letting the pendant sway gently and always hang straight on the chest. The bail is set with a row of small round stones continuing the halo around the face, so from above the stones run unbroken from the bail down to the bottom edge.
The bail carries the full weight of the pendant every time you move. So at the workshop, the base of the bail is soldered solidly and checked carefully before setting the stones. The stones on the bail are also the ones that rub against the chain most, so their prongs are pressed down flush so they won't catch the chain.
Honest points to consider first
The pendant is quite thick compared with ordinary pendants, because the grid needs depth for the stones to sit securely. From the side you'll see it stands off the chest rather than lying flat like a thin pendant.
The pendant has some weight, so it needs a sturdy enough chain. A chain that's too fine can have its links stretched after a while.
The grid has many small gaps that collect dust, powder and perfume, so it needs brushing more often than a plain pendant.
The pendant is sold separately; the chain is not included.
The back and the hidden parts
The back is open beneath each stone, letting light in from behind so the stones shine more when the pendant tilts. The openings also make it easier to clean, since water and soap suds flow through instead of collecting inside.
When making it, the setter polishes the inner back before setting the stones, because tools can't reach it afterwards. The frame, border and gold dividers in the grid are all fine, so after plating they're blown thoroughly dry and every gap is checked under a loupe to stop solution from collecting and staining over time.
14K white gold and lab-grown diamonds
The pendant is made in 14K white gold, harder than 18K, so it securely holds the dozens of tiny gold beads around the grid, and the bail lasts longer under constant pulling. It's rhodium plated for a bright white finish. The plating thins over time, especially on the bail where it rubs against the chain; when you notice a yellow tint, bring it in for re-plating.
All sixty-seven stones are lab-grown diamonds: twelve square princess cuts, nineteen baguettes and thirty-six rounds. Lab-grown diamonds have the same structure, hardness and brilliance as mined diamonds — indistinguishable to the naked eye. Straight-cut stones set close together make any off-color stone obvious, so the stones in the grid need to match in color and brilliance.
Choosing a chain and keeping the pendant bright
On chains, there's one point many people overlook: a long tag-style pendant on a short chain close to the neck flips easily, while a medium-length chain that lets the pendant fall to the breastbone keeps it straight and looking its best. Choose a matching white gold chain with sturdy links that fit through the teardrop bail.
Who it suits, and when to wear it
This pendant suits someone who loves a classic style with square lines, reminiscent of vintage jewelry with geometric straight-cut stones. It stands out with low necklines, evening gowns or an ao dai. Worn with the matching rectangular grid ring, it makes a coordinated set for important occasions.
