Cushion Pendants on Sale Around Raleigh, NC

To eliminate any mistakes while buying a pendant, you should determine your own budget, choose the right seller, and pay a great attention to the return policies available.

Here is a quick guide to help you understand the different gemstone sizes you can get for the same money.

• What dollar amount should someone pay for a pendant in Raleigh, NC?

  According to The Knot and other reliable sources, Americans spend an average of $6,000 on a pendant.
  However, this figure requires further explanation:

  • A widely spread general guideline to determine the cost of a pendant is that it should represent 2 to 3 months of your salary.
  • Be aware that for the same dollar amount, you can get very different stone sizes and carat weights depending on the kind of gemstone you pick.

  Pendants Price Comparison Table
  Budget	Diamond	Lab Grown	Moissanite
  $2,000 to $4,000	0.60 Ct (5.2mm)	0.80 Ct (6.0mm)	2.00 Ct (8mm)*
  $4,000 to $6,000*	0.80 Ct (6.0mm)	1.00 Ct (6.5mm)	4.00 Ct (10mm)*
  $6,000 to $8,000	0.90 Ct (6.3mm)	1.25 Ct (7.0mm)*	6.00 Ct (12mm)
  $8,000+	1.00 Ct (6.5mm)*	1.80 Ct (7.8mm)	8.00 Ct (15mm)
  *Most popular selection in 2023

• The best diamond alternatives:

  Lab-created diamonds like moissanite, are considered the greatest alternative to a mined diamond, cost on average 90% less than diamonds of equivalent quality (see the 4C’s).
  If you can't buy your "ideal pendant" right now, you should consider upgrading your pendant at the appropriate date. This is something your jeweler should be able to help you with.

• Why is acquiring a pendant online a better option than going to a brick and mortar store in 2023?

  Save money without reducing quality: Traditional retailers face the costs of renting, staffing, and maintaining a storefront. Online retailers do not have to make the same markups and can pass the savings on to customers.
  A Larger choice of pendants: Visiting several stores in person to look at a small selection of pendants would be far longer than exploring hundreds of pendant styles online.
  Time-saving, 24/7 shopping: Customers can save a lot of time and money by buying a pendant online. There is no more worry anymore to go from one jeweler to the next without guarantee to find what you are expecting.

• Virtual shopping experience:

  By scheduling a Zoom or Facetime meeting, you can shop virtually from the comfort of your own home or office at any time of day, buying the ideal pendant from a largest choice.
  You'll get your selection the next day. You will be protected by a risk-free purchase, free shipping, and an easy return, depending on the merchant you select.

• Return policy

  Make sure the seller gives a risk-free purchase, certificates, free shipping and returns before making an online purchase.
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• How to choose the right seller in Raleigh, NC?

  Check the seller's reputation and reviews. Verify the authenticity of his certificate from the Gemologist Institutes (GIA, IGI, GRA), Charles & Colvard, or Venazia. You should also conduct some research on complaints (B.B.B; Better Business Bureau) and determine whether his reviews are genuine based on real customer experience.