Diamond Cut Pendant-Clear Quartz : Silver

This Diamond Cut Pendant showcases a faceted clear quartz gemstone in a silver-tone setting. Clear quartz is the colorless, transparent member of the quartz family, prized for its clarity and versatility, and here it's cut in a diamond-cut facet pattern - rows of small triangular facets meant to maximize sparkle - set into a silver-tone finish over a base metal rather than sterling silver.

Quick facts

About

Clear quartz is silicon dioxide in its purest, most transparent form, without the trace minerals that color amethyst purple or citrine yellow. Because it's colorless and widely available, it's one of the most commonly used gemstones in faceted jewelry, and the diamond-cut pattern on this pendant - small triangular facets arranged to catch and reflect light from multiple angles - is designed to make the most of that natural transparency. "Diamond cut" describes the faceting technique only; the gemstone itself is clear quartz, not a diamond or a diamond simulant. The setting is a silver-tone plated finish over base metal. This pendant fits well within our clear quartz collection and the wider necklaces and pendants collection, and pairs easily with colored stones since it's neutral.

How to use it

Wear this pendant on any chain you already own - it's designed as a standalone drop rather than coming with its own necklace. Because clear quartz is transparent and faceted, it reflects ambient light strongly and works well layered with other pendants. In crystal tradition, clear quartz is often called a master healer or an amplifier stone, said to work well alongside other crystals - a long-standing tradition in crystal practice, not a scientifically demonstrated property.

Care

Clear quartz is one of the more durable gemstones used in jewelry at Mohs 7, and unlike amethyst, rose quartz, or citrine it does not fade with sun exposure since it has no color pigment to lose. Even so, the silver-tone plated setting still needs protection: take the pendant off before showering, swimming, or applying lotion and perfume, since moisture and chemicals wear plating down faster than dry handling. Store it away from other jewelry that could scratch the plated surface, and clean it only with a soft, dry cloth - skip silver dips, polishing compounds, and ultrasonic cleaners, which can strip a thin plated layer. The stone itself can simply be wiped with a soft cloth if it picks up fingerprints or dust.

Frequently asked questions

Is this pendant an actual diamond?
No. "Diamond cut" refers to the faceting pattern - rows of small triangular facets - applied to this clear quartz stone, not to the gem's identity. The stone is clear quartz.

Is the silver setting sterling silver?
No, unless specifically labeled as 925 sterling. This is a silver-tone plated finish over a base metal.

What makes clear quartz different from other quartz varieties?
It's colorless because it lacks the trace minerals that give amethyst its purple or citrine its yellow-orange color. Chemically it's the same silicon dioxide as those varieties, just without the coloring impurities.

Will this stone fade in sunlight?
No, unlike amethyst, citrine, or rose quartz, clear quartz has no color pigment to fade, so sun exposure doesn't affect its appearance the way it does colored quartz.

Can I wear it in the shower or pool?
We recommend against it. While the quartz itself is unaffected by water, the silver-tone plated setting will tarnish and wear faster with regular water exposure.

Does clear quartz have any proven health benefits?
No. This is a decorative piece of jewelry, not a health product or medical device, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Its reputation as an amplifier or master healer comes from crystal tradition, not verified science.