Miadora 14-kt. Gold 1/3-ct (H-I-/ I1-I2) Diamond Solitaire Pendant

My husband got this for me for my birthday, and we were a bit concerned about the quality of the diamond (esp the color). When we got the necklace, we were both so pleased! The diamond color(compared to a D color) was not noticeably different at all, and the chain it came with was perfectly lovely (I was worried it'd be too thin). It really made our day, esp when we received it 3 days earlier than we had expected w/ Overstock standard shipping. We are more than thrilled, and will definitely buy jewelry from Overstock again--it's the best deal we could find, after looking all around (a 1/4ct elsewhere would've cost $200 more!--and this is a 1/3ct!) Thank you Overstock!

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is the first real diamond I've purchased, and my disappointment might stem directly from that inexperience. I think I took the wrong route of setting a price point and seeing how much (size) I could get for that amount. The second mistake was purchasing a diamond that I had not been able to see with my own eyes. I would certainly have purchased something else if I had been able to see it in person. The diamond was larger than I expected and I would have been much happier with a diamond half the size that had some real fire. That's not to say that this product is bad or misrepresented. I believe that the value was great when compared to other outlets of similar products. I was just really disappointed with the lack of luster and brilliance of the stone. The clarity and size of the diamond were represented in the description, so my inexperienced opinion is that a proper cut must be what's lacking here. As I understand it, the cut done accurately is what gives a diamond it's "fire." With the naked eye, the stone is not cloudy or even imperfect given the grade, but it just doesn't sparkle. You might get a glint or two as you turn it in the light, but surely nothing dazzling. Every diamond is different and I urge folks to consider my lack of knowledge in giving this review. For all I know this may be 100% typical and expected when a 1/3 carat diamond is offered at this price point. But...you can take it as an accurate reaction from a consumer who knows little to nothing about diamonds. My advice is to educate yourself before buying. It's your hard earned money, you want to be happy with your purchase. Personally, I would spend the same amount of money on a smaller, more brilliant diamond.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Accurate in design, but the photo shows a little more "fire" than the diamond actually has.
• How accurate was the sizing? Fine
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Acceptable. Some reviews had me considering buying a new chain, as it is certainly very delicate in appearance. A close look at the chain reveals an intricate design where the interlocking rings could provide strength, but there's really no way to judge the overall reslilence of the chain unless it breaks.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No