Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes. It is chemically and optically the same as a mined diamond, just grown in a lab. The listed VVS1 clarity, D color and Excellent cut describe the stone.

How long is the necklace?

The chain is 16 inches with a 2-inch extension, so it adjusts from a collarbone length to slightly below.

What do the diamond grades mean?

VVS1 means very, very slightly included — flaws visible only under magnification. D is the top colorless grade. Excellent is the highest cut grade.

How does it compare with a mined-diamond pendant?

You get a larger, higher-graded stone for the value. The trade-off is that lab-grown stones resell for less than mined ones.

What comes in the box?

The pendant on its chain. The listing does not detail packaging, so confirm gift packaging with the seller if you need it.

Will the stone look big enough?

A 1-carat diamond is a noticeable center stone on a fine chain. It reads as elegant rather than oversized.

MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace

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$390.00at masonnewyork.comChecked Nov 11

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MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace

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$390.00at masonnewyork.comChecked Nov 11

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Last seen at $390.00 at masonnewyork.com on Nov 11.

Our take on the MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace

The MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace is a fine-jewelry piece built around a single 1-carat lab-grown diamond graded VVS1 clarity, D color and Excellent cut — near the top of the lab-grown grading scale. It hangs on a 16-inch chain with a 2-inch extension, so it sits at the collarbone or just below. The appeal is a large, high-spec stone for far less than a mined diamond of the same grades. Against mined-diamond pendants it wins on value and on clarity and color for the size; against fashion pendants it is a real diamond, but it is a delicate chain and a single-stone look rather than a statement piece.

Best forShoppers who want a real diamond look without mined-diamond valueGifts for anniversaries, birthdays or graduationsEveryday fine jewelry worn at the collarboneBuyers who prefer lab-grown stones

Pros

1-carat lab-grown diamond, a substantial center stone
VVS1 clarity and D color are top-tier grades
Excellent cut grade supports brightness and sparkle
16-inch chain with a 2-inch extension adjusts the drop
Lab-grown diamond offers more size and grade for the value than a mined stone

Cons

Single-stone pendant is understated for shoppers wanting a bolder look
16-inch base chain sits high; some wearers prefer a longer drop
Lab-grown diamonds hold less resale value than mined ones
Fine chain needs care; a large stone on a light chain can feel top-heavy

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MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace price history

Lowest price we've seen: $390.00 on Nov 11 at masonnewyork.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

About the MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace

This pendant necklace from MASON New York features a 1 carat lab-grown diamond. The diamond has a clarity rating of VVS1, a color rating of D and an Excellent cut grade.

The chain is 16 in long and comes with a 2 in extension. The diamond is associated with the energy of poise, purity and vision.

Stone: 1 carat lab-grown diamond
Clarity: VVS1
Color grade: D
Cut grade: Excellent
Chain length: 16 in
Extension: 2 in
Brand: MASON New York

Questions and answers

Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?: Yes. It is chemically and optically the same as a mined diamond, just grown in a lab. The listed VVS1 clarity, D color and Excellent cut describe the stone.
How long is the necklace?: The chain is 16 inches with a 2-inch extension, so it adjusts from a collarbone length to slightly below.
What do the diamond grades mean?: VVS1 means very, very slightly included — flaws visible only under magnification. D is the top colorless grade. Excellent is the highest cut grade.
How does it compare with a mined-diamond pendant?: You get a larger, higher-graded stone for the value. The trade-off is that lab-grown stones resell for less than mined ones.
What comes in the box?: The pendant on its chain. The listing does not detail packaging, so confirm gift packaging with the seller if you need it.
Will the stone look big enough?: A 1-carat diamond is a noticeable center stone on a fine chain. It reads as elegant rather than oversized.
Where is the MASON New York 1 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace cheapest?: At masonnewyork.com, for $390.00, as of our latest check.