You can clean diamond pendants at home by soaking them for 20-30 minutes in a warm, soapy solution. Make sure you use mild, non-scented soap. Gently rub the diamond with a soft toothbrush to remove any residue and dry it with a soft cloth.

If in doubt, a professional assessment by a jeweller is the most reliable method to understand if a diamond pendant is real. However, there are some at-home tests which can provide a clue that a pendant features cubic zirconia or glass rather than a diamond.

Real diamonds are very hard, and will scratch a mirrored surface. Glass or other soft materials will not do this. You can also use a magnifying glass to look for imperfections. A real diamond is likely to have small inclusions, whereas a fake stone may be implausibly perfect. In addition, diamonds easily reflect light to give a rainbow-like effect – something which fake stones cannot easily replicate.

Generally, a relatively simple chain works well with a diamond pendant, although it does depend on your taste! Some of the most popular choices are the simple cable chain, the slightly broader curb chain, or the thicker Spiga chain, which is made of teardrop or figure-of-8-shaped links.

The length of the chain is also important. A 16 or 17-inch chain will sit high on the neck, which works well for dresses with a high neckline. Alternatively, a longer chain, 22 or 24 inches, will hang below the clavicle which can suit a dress or blouse with a plunging neckline, to fully show the diamond off.

We offer a bespoke jewellery service tailored to your needs, and we can create anything from rings to diamond necklaces. We provide a no-obligation, one-to-one consultation service to talk through your ideas, so it is entirely possible to bring your idea to life. Our consultants can help you produce a design that is totally unique, making it the perfect gift for your loved one.