How to wear a moissanite pendant every day

In this guide

This guide uses the 1CT Moissanite Pendant Necklace from our shop as its example. Everything said about the piece itself comes from its listing.

How to style a moissanite pendant necklace from morning to evening, choose a chain length, and keep the stone bright.

A stone made for daily wear

Moissanite is one of the hardest gemstones you can wear, around 9.25 on the Mohs scale, just below diamond. That makes it a practical choice for a necklace you never take off: it resists scratches and keeps its brilliance with simple cleaning. It also has more "fire" than a diamond, so it throws small flashes of rainbow colour in sunlight and candlelight.

From day to night

In the day, a moissanite pendant on a fine chain sits nicely with a T-shirt, a knit or a shirt open at the collar, quietly catching the light. For the evening it becomes the main piece: wear it with a V-neck, a strapless dress or an open neckline, add small studs and keep everything else simple.

If you like layering, wear the pendant as the longest layer and add a plain, shorter chain above it, so the stone has room to shine.

Choosing the chain length

A 16-inch (40 cm) chain puts the stone at the collarbone, the classic length for a solitaire pendant. An 18-inch (45 cm) chain drops it just below, which suits higher necklines and layering. If the chain has an extender, try both lengths with your favourite tops.

Keeping it sparkling

Lotion, skin oils and soap leave a film on any stone, which is the main reason a pendant looks dull. Every couple of weeks, soak it for a few minutes in warm water with a drop of mild soap, brush gently behind the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth.

About the 1CT Moissanite Pendant Necklace

The 1CT Moissanite Pendant Necklace is a silver-tone necklace with a moissanite stone. It is the kind of piece you put on in the morning and forget you are wearing until someone asks about it.

• Design: a moissanite stone.
• Material: 925 sterling silver.
• What arrives: One necklace.

See the 1CT Moissanite Pendant Necklace →

Styling any necklace like this

A good rule for any necklace is to look at your neckline first. Crew necks suit pieces that sit above or well below the collar; V-necks frame a pendant; open collars and strapless tops leave room for anything. Keep the metal the same as your earrings and you can hardly go wrong.

If you wear more than one necklace, give each one its own height, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and vary the texture: a fine chain, a pendant, a bolder link. Fasten each clasp before you put the next one on and they are far less likely to tangle. For work, one or two quiet layers; for evenings, one standout piece is usually enough.

Wearing silver-tone jewellery

Silver-tone pieces look cool, clean and modern. They suit cool and neutral skin tones and look crisp with grey, navy, black, white and pastel colours. In winter, silver against a dark knit is one of the simplest ways to brighten an outfit.

Choosing a necklace that suits you

When choosing a necklace, check three things on the product page: the chain length (16 to 18 inches, 40 to 45 cm, is the most wearable), the size of the pendant, and the material. A pendant that is a little smaller than you first imagine is usually the one you end up wearing every day.

What to wear it with

Pieces from the shop in the same tone that complete the look: - Geometric Dangle Wear Hoop Earrings: earrings, $21.00. - Belt Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver: bracelet, $21.00.

Wearing it all year

Through the year: in summer, a necklace is often the only jewellery you need with a vest top or a linen shirt, and shorter lengths show best against bare skin. In autumn and winter, wear it over a fine knit or a polo neck, or let a longer chain sit on top of a jumper so it is not hidden by coats and scarves.

Caring for sterling silver

Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, so it darkens slowly when it meets air and moisture: that is tarnish, and it polishes off. Wear it often, which keeps it bright, wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing, and store it in a closed pouch or bag. For darker tarnish, a silver polishing cloth is all you need; skip toothpaste and baking-soda tricks, which scratch. The listing adds: Keep it dry, wipe gently after wearing and store it flat or hanging so the chain does not knot.

As a gift

A necklace is one of the easiest gifts to get right: no size to guess, and it is seen every day. Check the delivery dates on the product page before you order if you are buying for a date, and add a short handwritten note: it turns a pretty piece into a message.

Buying from Liravelle

The product page lists what the piece is made of, what arrives and the delivery dates before you order, and the confirmation email repeats them. Free US delivery over $50. 30-day returns. Tracked delivery.