14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver Created Red Ruby and Diamond Baguette Medallion Pendant Necklace

Highlights

• The center stone is an 8mm lab-created red ruby, heat treated, weighing 2.34 carats total weight and held in a bezel setting.
• Twenty-four baguette diamonds totaling 1.195 ct, graded H-I color and SI1-SI2 clarity, sit in prong settings around the ruby.
• The mounting is 14K gold plated .925 sterling silver, matched by a gold plated sterling silver cable chain.
• The 18 inch chain closes with a spring ring clasp.
• July's birthstone color takes center stage in a medallion-style pendant design.

Good to Know

• The bezel setting around the lab-created ruby protects its edge, making it the more secure of the common settings.
• The total diamond weight of 1.195 ct across 24 baguette diamonds gives noticeable presence to the medallion face.
• The 18 inch cable chain with spring ring clasp keeps the design easy to put on and take off.
• The 14K gold plating over sterling silver will wear gradually with use and is not the same as solid gold.
• The piece requires periodic cloth polishing and care around chlorine, perfume, and lotion to keep the plating looking its best.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metal is the pendant made from?

The pendant is crafted from 14K gold plated .925 sterling silver, meaning the piece is a sterling silver base with a gold plating layer rather than solid gold. The chain on the necklace shares this same gold plated sterling silver construction.

What is the center stone and how is it set?

The center stone is an 8mm lab-created red ruby, heat treated, weighing 2.34 carats total weight, and held in a bezel setting that surrounds its edge with a rim of metal for protection. It is surrounded by 24 baguette diamonds set in prongs, totaling 1.195 ct.

How long is the chain and how does it close?

The necklace comes on an 18 inch cable chain that closes with a spring ring clasp, a small sprung circle that stays low-profile on the chain. The chain thickness is 0.66mm.

How should the pendant be cared for?

Because the pendant combines gold plated sterling silver with diamonds and a lab-created ruby, keep it away from chlorine, perfume, and lotion, and wipe it with a soft cloth after wear. Storing it dry and closed helps slow tarnish on the silver base and preserve the plating over time.

How to Care for Your 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver Created Red Ruby and Diamond Baguette Medallion Pendant Necklace

1. Wipe the piece with a soft cloth after wear to remove oils and keep the plating bright.
2. Keep it away from chlorine, perfume, and lotion, which can wear down the 14K gold plating faster.
3. Store it dry and closed in a soft pouch or lined box to slow tarnish on the sterling silver base.
4. Remove it before swimming, bathing, or exercising to protect the plated finish.
5. Check the prong-set baguette diamonds periodically to be sure they sit secure in their settings.