Halo Pendants on Sale Around Reston, VA

To eliminate any mistakes while acquiring a pendant, you should set your own budget, select the right seller, and pay a special 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 be reserved for a pendant in Reston, VA?

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

  • Going by a widely spread 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 like moissanite, are considered the perfect alternative to a mined diamond, cost on average 90% less than diamonds of equivalent quality (see the 4C’s).
  If you can't afford 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 buying a pendant online a better option than going to a brick and mortar store in 2024?

  Save money without compromising 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 take much more time than viewing hundreds of pendant styles online.
  Time-saving, 24/7 shopping: When ordering 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 looking for.

• 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 right pendant from a most extensive collection.
  You'll get your selection the next day. Depending on the merchant you choose, your purchase will be risk-free, shipping will be free, and it will be easy to send the item back.

• 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 Reston, VA?

  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.