Journey Pendants A diamond journey pendant comprises a row of graduating diamonds, from the smallest to the largest.  Diamonds are a gem that last forever, and the graduation of diamonds on the diamond journey pendant is a metaphor for love that forever grows through time.  Thus the diamond journey pendant celebrates the journey of love. The number of diamonds on a diamond journey pendant can vary from a minimum of four diamonds to as many as thirty diamonds.  The number of diamonds used in a diamond journey pendant depends on the shape and design of the diamond journey pendant, as well as the size of the diamonds used.  These pendants are available in a variety of metals including gold, yellow gold, white gold, platinum, or a combination of white and yellow gold. Diamond Curve, Heart and Circle Journey Pendants The simplest diamond journey pendant is available in a curve.  The curve diamond journey pendant comprises a row of graduating diamonds set in a curve.  The curve represents the twists and turns experienced as love grows with time. The heart journey pendant is popular as the heart is the symbol of love.  A heart journey pendant is available with half or part of the heart shape lined with graduating diamonds.  The heart journey pendant can also be made entirely of graduating diamonds forming a heart shape. The circle journey pendant conveys the idea that love is never ending, like the circle shape.  Just like the heart journey pendant, the circle journey pendant can either be only partially lined with graduating diamonds or be formed entirely of graduating diamonds.  Another interpretation of the circle journey pendant is made by interlocking circles circling a diamond, where both the circles and diamonds graduate in size. Determining the Quality of Diamond Journey Pendant Before you purchase a diamond journey pendant, make sure that you compare the quality of the pendants available.  The most important factor in determining the quality of any piece of diamond jewelry, including the diamond journey pendant, is the quality the diamonds used.  The quality of a diamond is determined by the four C’s: cut, color, carat weight, and clarity. The cut of a diamond usually refers to the shape of the diamond.  The most popular diamond cut is round.  The round diamond is also the most common diamond shape used in a diamond journey pendant.  Diamonds occur naturally in a variety of colors from yellow to green to grey.  Yet white diamonds are the most popular as they appear the brightest under light.  A diamond journey pendant can comprise of all white diamonds, or a combination of white diamonds with other gem stones such as amethyst, white topaz, or sapphire.  Carat weight denotes the size of the diamond.  The larger the size of the diamond, the higher is its price.  Larger diamonds command a higher value because, besides being favored by consumers, they are harder to find in nature. Of the four C’s, clarity is the most important factor that accounts for the eventual quality and subsequent cost of the diamond.  Clarity refers to the diamond’s ability to allow light to pass through without absorption, refraction, or obstruction.  Any cracks, defects, or inclusions, like a gas pocket or solid bit in the diamond, will reduce the clarity of the diamond and thus its quality.  A diamond with good clarity appears more brilliant and thus commands a higher price.  Quality Diamond Journey Pendant Online Now that you have these four C’s in mind when shopping for a diamond journey pendant, you can begin shopping.  One convenient method of purchasing a diamond journey pendant is through websites.  There are numerous diamond journey pendant retailers who offer a wide choice of shapes and metal for the diamond jewelry pendant.  Reliable diamond journey pendant retailers will also provide information about jewelry care and diamonds on their website.  They will also answer whatever queries you have about the diamond journey pendant before you make a purchase.  Some retailers on the web that offer quality diamond journey pendant include adiamondisforever.com© (http://journey.adiamondisforever.com/); Zales The Diamond Store® (http://www.zales.com/), The Jewelry Exchange® (http://www.jewelryexchange.com/productlist.aspx?catID=409), and Reeds® Jewelers (http://journey-diamonds.reeds.com/Journey-Diamond-Jewelry.html?parentId=2003).