Cushion Pendants on Sale Around San Francisco, CA

To eliminate any mistakes while buying a pendant, you should determine your own budget, select the right seller, and pay a careful 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.

• How much money should be budgeted on a pendant in San Francisco, CA?

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

  • A good 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 2024

• The best diamond alternatives:

  Lab-created diamonds like moissanite, are considered the finest alternative to a natural diamond, cost on average 90% less than diamonds of equal quality (see the 4C’s).
  If you can't purchase your "dream 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 purchasing a pendant online a better option than getting it from a brick and mortar store in 2024?

  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 longer than browsing hundreds of pendant styles online.
  Time-saving, 24/7 shopping: Customers can save a lot of time and money by purchasing a pendant online. There is no more worry anymore to go from one jeweler to the next without guarantee to find what you are searching.

• Virtual shopping experience:

  Nowadays, you can shop virtually from the comfort of your own home or office at any time of day by using Zoom or Facetime and looking for the finest pendant from a most extensive collection.
  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

  Before buying online, make sure the seller offers: risk-free purchase; certificates; free shipping and returns
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• How to choose the right seller in San Francisco, CA?

  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.