Halo Pendants on Sale In Castro Valley, CA

To prevent any mistakes while acquiring a pendant, you should determine your own budget, choose the right seller, and read carefully the return policies offered.

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

• What kind of budget should be budgeted on a pendant in Castro Valley, CA?

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

  • Going by a well known guideline, it will cost you 2 to 3 months of your income for a pendant.
  • 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 such as moissanite, are considered the finest alternative to a mined diamond, cost on average 90% less than diamonds of equal quality (see the 4C’s).
  If you can't purchase your "desire 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?

  Spend less money without sacrificing quality: Online retailers do not have the same storefront costs as brick-and-mortar retailers, so they may pass the savings on to their customers.
  A Larger choice of pendants: Visiting several stores in person to look at a small selection of pendants would take much longer than viewing hundreds of pendant styles online.
  Time-saving, 24/7 shopping: When buying a pendant online, customers can save a lot of time and money. There's no need to stress about going from one jeweler to the next without knowing if you'll find what you're 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 selecting the right 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 gives: risk-free purchase; certificates; free shipping and returns
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• How to choose the right seller in Castro Valley, 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.