One side of this teardrop frame is lined with small stones and curls at the top like a swan's neck, while the other side stays smooth silver. A round moissanite sits low inside the drop. Graceful enough for a wedding guest outfit, simple enough for jeans.
Details
- Carat weight: 1.0 ct
- Solid 925 sterling silver setting, hand-polished
- GRA-certified moissanite, D-color, VVS1 clarity, diamond-grade brilliance
- Chain length 16″ with 2″ extender (18″ total)
- Hypoallergenic, nickel-free
- Backed by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
Why it's special
Rated 1.0 ct DEW, the stone is lab-grown moissanite with D color and VVS1 clarity, and its GRA report comes in the box. Moissanite shows more colored fire than a diamond, and it rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale.
Care
Hand-polished and nickel-free. Avoid contact with perfume, lotion, and chlorinated water. Wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store in the jewelry box it ships in.
Why moissanite outshines diamond
Same chemistry as a lab-grown gem. Higher brilliance, more fire, 95% less to own.
| Moissanite | Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliance (refractive index) | 2.65 | 2.42 |
| Fire (dispersion) | 0.104 | 0.044 |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 9.25 | 10 |
| Price for 1ct equivalent | $59 – $200 | $2,000 – $10,000 |
Higher numbers in the first two rows mean more sparkle. Moissanite literally throws more light than diamond — that's not opinion, it's optics.
Every stone is GRA-certified
Every moissanite ships with its GRA certificate stating cut, clarity, color and carat. Documented, not just promised.
Moissanite Pendant Necklace | Dancing Swan | Sterling Silver
Moissanite Pendant Necklace | Dancing Swan | Sterling Silver
SKU:P10804-1
- Since 2016
- Ships from Florida
- Free 30-day returns
- 1-year warranty
A natural diamond this size: $4,000+
D colour VVS1 clarity 9.25 Mohs GRA certified
What these grades mean
- Colour D
- The top of the colourless scale (D–E–F) — no yellow or grey cast next to a white metal.
- Clarity VVS1
- Inclusions are invisible to the naked eye and hard to find even at 10× magnification.
- Fire 0.104
- Moissanite splits light about 2.4× more than a diamond (0.044) — that is the rainbow flash you see when you move your hand.
- Brilliance 2.65–2.69
- Its refractive index beats a diamond's 2.42, so more light comes back to your eye.
- Hardness 9.25 Mohs
- Second only to diamond (10). It takes daily wear without scratching or clouding.
- Carat weight = DEW
- Weight is quoted as diamond equivalent weight: a 1.0 ct DEW stone measures 6.5 mm — the same face-up size as a one-carat diamond. Moissanite is about 10% lighter, so its own weight is nearer 0.88 ct. We print the millimetres on every option so you know the real size.
- Lab-grown, certified
- Silicon carbide grown in a lab, cut and graded by GRA. The report card ships in the box with the piece.
Moissanite is its own gemstone, not a diamond and not cubic zirconia — harder and brighter than CZ, and it does not cloud over time.
Necklace length guide
See where each length falls on the body. Most everyday necklaces are 18″ (46 cm) — they sit just below the collarbone. Pick longer for V-necks, shorter for high necklines.
Where each length falls
| Length | cm | Style name | Best with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14″ | 36 | Collar | Off-shoulder, deep V |
| 16″ | 41 | Choker | Boat neck, scoop, off-shoulder |
| 18″ | 46 | Princess | Anything — most versatile |
| 20″ | 51 | Matinee | Crew neck, button-up, V-neck |
| 24″ | 61 | Matinee | V-neck, blouses, business |
| 30″ | 76 | Opera | Sweaters, dresses, layering |
| 34–35″ | 86–89 | Rope / Lariat | High necks, long pendants |
Tips & styling
- Not sure where to start? 18″ (46 cm) is the safest universal length — it suits almost every neckline and frame.
- Match neckline. Higher tops call for longer chains (20″+); open necklines look best with shorter (16–18″).
- Layering. Stack with at least 2″ (5 cm) of difference — e.g. 16″ + 18″ + 20″ — so each piece sits clearly.
- Heavy pendants drop. A bold pendant on a fine chain effectively shortens the look by ~0.5″ (1–2 cm). If between sizes, size up.
- Frame. Petite frames flatter shorter chains (16–18″). Taller frames carry longer (20–24″) beautifully. Plus-size frames often look elongated by 20″+.
- How to measure your own chain. Lay it flat and measure from end to end including the clasp. That's the standard length quoted on the product page.
Still unsure? Send a photo to info@oliviastarjewelry.com and we'll suggest a length.
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Arrives —
Ships from Florida with UPS · Free over $100
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Every piece arrives gift-boxed. Want it extra special? Add premium wrap with your own card in the cart: +$20.
Certified. Hallmarked. Boxed.
- GRA certificate in the box. Every moissanite ships with its own Global Gemological Research Academy report: report number, color, clarity and carat.
- Hallmarked 925. The S925 stamp is inside every piece — real sterling silver, hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
- Gift-boxed by hand. Branded box, tissue, and a note from us — ready to give the moment it arrives.
- Backed in writing. 1-year warranty on every piece and free 30-day returns on unworn items in the US.
