Pave Phenakite Pendant 1.01 Ct., 14K Yellow & White

This pendant from The Natural Gemstone Company sets a new standard for understated luxury, combining two tone 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold with a rare, eye catching center gem. The focal stone is a transparent 1.01 carat oval white phenakite, measuring 7.36 by 5.56 by 4.00 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize sparkle. This phenakite is evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, near colorless in saturation, and finished with an excellent polish, and it is completely natural with no enhancement. Surrounding the center stone are white round natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.36 carats in total, each graded clarity VS and color grade F G, set to complement the phenakite and add lively scintillation. The combination of a Russian origin phenakite and a halo of high quality diamonds, all set in solid 14K two tone gold, produces a pendant that reads as both classic and distinct, offering a visual impact that outperforms many mass market alternatives.

When you compare this pendant to other white gemstone jewelry commonly found in the market, the advantages are clear. Many pieces competing at similar price points rely on treated white sapphires, large white topaz, or synthetic materials to achieve size and brightness, and those options often require enhancements or rely on lower clarity stones to hit a target look. By contrast this phenakite is natural and untreated, which preserves its innate optical qualities and makes it a rarer find. The mixed brilliant oval cut of this phenakite is selected to emphasize both fire and brilliance, producing a lively face up appearance that often surpasses the windowed or step cut styles used on cheaper substitutes. The result is a center stone that appears larger and more animated than a similarly sized colorless topaz or low grade white sapphire, and that maintains eye clean clarity where many alternatives display visible inclusions at similar price levels.

Value is another area where this piece stands out against comparable offerings. Phenakite is less commonly available in jewelry than other white gems, and high clarity examples over one carat, especially from a reputable Russian source, carry a premium for rarity and provenance. Unlike mass produced pieces that may use plated metal or lower karat gold, this pendant uses solid 14K yellow and white gold for both durability and lasting value, and the two tone approach enhances the visual contrast, allowing the diamonds and phenakite to sit bright and secure. The surrounding diamonds are graded VS clarity and F G color, which is a clear step up from the I J or lower color grades and SI clarity grades that are often paired with commercial white gems to keep cost down. Those higher quality accent diamonds mean the halo reflects and amplifies the phenakite light return, adding targeted brilliance without overwhelming the center stone. At The Natural Gemstone Company we prioritize natural, untreated gemstones and precision setting, and those choices translate into a pendant that holds intrinsic material value and long term appeal better than many alternatives that sacrifice one or both of those elements.

Beyond technical specifications this pendant offers unique aesthetic and practical advantages that set it apart. The two tone 14K setting provides the elegance of yellow gold warmth around the phenakite, while the white gold elements create a cool backdrop that enhances the apparent whiteness and sparkle of both the phenakite and the diamonds. The open gallery and secure prong work are designed to allow light to enter the phenakite from multiple angles, maximizing its mixed brilliant cut performance, and the diamonds are positioned to create a classic halo that increases perceived center stone size and focal luminosity. Where other sellers might offer a similar look with coated or lab grown center stones, this piece gives you a natural phenakite with verifiable origin and no enhancements, and it is paired with high quality diamonds for a balanced, refined result. For a customer deciding between a larger but treated white sapphire, a colorless topaz, a lab created stone, or this natural phenakite pendant, the superior clarity, untreated status, and thoughtful two tone craftsmanship make this pendant a standout choice from both an aesthetic and an investment perspective, and it reflects the careful sourcing and gemological expertise that The Natural Gemstone Company brings to every piece.