{"id":21405,"date":"2025-12-11T17:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T17:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=21405"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T17:57:16","slug":"diamond-solitaire-necklace-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/diamond-solitaire-necklace-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Solitaire Necklace Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”23px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-23px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

One perfect, sparkling diamond on a chain, simple and classic,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>yet<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>commanding<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in all the right ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A diamond solitaire necklace<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>must-have<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>piece<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>that works with everything and everyone. In this guide,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>we\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>cover<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>carat sizes, c<\/span>uts,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>settings<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and chain lengths so you can find\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the necklace\u00a0<\/span><\/span>that\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>just right<\/span>, whether keeping it or giving it.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

What Is a Diamond Solitaire Necklace?<\/h2>\n

A diamond solitaire necklace is a simple,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>iconic<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>versatile\u00a0<\/span><\/span>piece featuring\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>single diamond on a chain, no extras, no accents, just the stone front and center<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the kind of necklace you can wear with anything<\/span>, and b<\/span>ecause the design is so clean, the focus\u00a0<\/span><\/span>stays<\/span>\u00a0entirely on the diamond, making it a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>go-to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>piece for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>every<\/span>day wear<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Diamond Solitaire Necklace\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Carat Sizes<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size=”16px” sticky_enabled=”0″]

0.5 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

At 0.5 carats, the diamond feels light,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wearable<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and just sparkly enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a comfortable size to wear on its own and especially great for layering with other necklaces.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0.5ct_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Borsheims Signature Collection Diamond Solitaire Necklace in White Gold, 0.50 cttw, 18%22″ title_text=”0.5ct_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size=”16px” sticky_enabled=”0″]

1 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A 1-carat solitaire is the classic for a reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the \u201ccan\u2019t-go-wrong\u201d size: timeless<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span>d\u00a0<\/span><\/span>flatterin<\/span>g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>on\u00a0<\/span><\/span>any neckline. If you want one necklace\u00a0<\/span><\/span>that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>does it all, this is<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>it.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1ct_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Borsheims Split Bezel Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant in White Gold, 18%22, 0.97 ct” title_text=”1ct_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size=”16px” sticky_enabled=”0″]

1.5 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A 1.5 carat diamond solitaire offers a step up in size and shine.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>noticeably larger than the classic sizes but still easy to wear with everything.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.5ct_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Clarity Bezel Set Lab-Grown Round Diamond Pendant in Yellow Gold, 18%22, 1.52 ct” title_text=”1.5ct_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size=”16px”]

2 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>2-carat<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>solitaire, you get a generous amount<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>of sparkle in a design that stays<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>minimal.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It\u2019s the kind of piece that naturally draws attention while\u00a0<\/span><\/span>still keeping<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the simplicity and elegance of a traditional solitaire.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2ct_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Clarity Signature Lab-Grown Oval Diamond Solitaire Pendant in White Gold, 2.03 ct” title_text=”2ct_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size=”16px” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Shape<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Round brilliants are the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>bestseller<\/span>\u2014<\/span>nothing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>sparkles quite like them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>But if you want something a little different, take a look<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>below at some other popular diamond shapes.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Round_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Clarity Signature Lab-Grown Round Diamond Pendant in White Gold, 18%22, 1.05 ct” title_text=”Round_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Princess_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Borsheims Princess Cut Solitaire Necklace” title_text=”Princess_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”43px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”35px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Emer_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Clarity Signature Lab-Grown Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant in Yellow Gold, 2.04 ct” title_text=”Emer_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-44px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oval_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Clarity Signature Lab-Grown Oval Diamond Solitaire Pendant in White Gold, 2.03 ct” title_text=”Oval_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”22px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pear_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Clarity Signature Lab-Grown Pear Diamond Pendant in Yellow Gold, 18%22, 2.12 ct” title_text=”Pear_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-56px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-36px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rad_Sol_Neck-1.jpg” alt=”Borsheims Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace in White Gold, 16%22, 3.02 ct” title_text=”Rad_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-21px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Heart Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Heart_Sol_Neck.jpg” alt=”Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Necklace in Yellow Gold, 18%22, 0.38 ct” title_text=”Heart_Sol_Neck” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Diamond Solitaire Necklace\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Setting<\/span>s<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The setting\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>can completely change the look of your necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and how\u00a0<\/span><\/span>it<\/span>\u00a0wears over time.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Most solitaires come in two common styles: prong and bezel, but<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>some designs add a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>halo<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>of smaller diamonds around the center stone for extra sparkle.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prong Set Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>diamond is held up slightly,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>giving you the most sparkle.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

A thin rim of metal surrounds the stone, which creates a smooth, contemporary style\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>and provides extra protection for everyday use.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If\u00a0<\/span><\/span>you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>gifting, bezels<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>are perfect\u2014they appeal to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>almost everyone<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>are\u00a0<\/span><\/span>very wearable.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bezel_Soli_Neck.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Roberto Coin Diamonds by the Inch Single Station Necklace in White Gold, 0.38 cttw, 18%22″ title_text=”Bezel_Soli_Neck” align=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Halo<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Set Diamond Solitaire Necklace<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A h<\/span>alo<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>though not a true solitaire<\/span>, c<\/span>reates a larger\u00a0<\/span><\/span>look\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>without<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a big price increase.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-8px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Diamond Solitaire Necklace Chain Length<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Most solitaires sit on a\u00a016″ or 18″ chain:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n