5 Carat D VS1 Pear Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
The center stone is a 5.08-carat D VS1 Pear Shape natural diamond, GIA certified (Rosenberg ref. 700620). D color at this carat weight represents a structurally rare combination — five-carat-plus Pear shapes graded D by GIA account for a small fraction of annual submissions in the Important Whites category, where supply is constrained regardless of market conditions. VS1 clarity places the stone in the very-slightly-included range, with inclusions that are invisible to the unaided eye and have no effect on light performance.
GIA Color Grade: D
GIA grades white diamonds on a scale from D through Z, where D is the sole grade in the Colorless classification — indicating the complete absence of detectable body color when examined face-down by a trained grader under controlled lighting. Achieving a D grade at 5.08 carats requires exceptional rough crystal quality, as trace color that would be negligible in smaller stones becomes measurable as carat weight increases. The VS1 clarity designation confirms that no surface-reaching inclusions are present to interrupt light return through the crown.
Why Pear Shape in a Pendant Mounting
The Pear shape is a hybrid cut — it combines the modified brilliant facet structure of a Round with the elongated silhouette of a Marquise, directing light return across a larger face-up surface area than either parent cut alone. Suspended vertically in a pendant, the pointed end draws the eye downward, producing a lengthening effect along the neckline that no other fancy shape replicates. At 5.08 carats, the Pear’s outline also presents the full face-up spread of the stone without the visual interruption of side stones.
Platinum Micro Pavé Halo and Chain Construction
The center diamond is framed by a white micro pavé halo — a continuous border of small round brilliants in shared-prong platinum mounts that amplifies the apparent diameter of the pendant without introducing competing color. A diamonds-by-the-yard platinum chain completes the piece, with individually set round brilliants distributed at measured intervals along the length. Platinum is the standard metal for D-color stones: its naturally white composition does not cast warmth onto the diamond’s body, preserving the integrity of the color grade across all lighting conditions.
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Care
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