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| Feature | This Product | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond shape | Pear-shaped diamond | Creates a distinctive teardrop silhouette |
| Stone orientation | Northwest-facing | Offers an asymmetrical alternative to a traditional vertical pear pendant |
| Setting | Half bezel | Combines a streamlined metal frame with exposed diamond edges |
| Diamond color | DEF colorless or yellow | Allows selection between a classic colorless appearance and a colored diamond |
| Carat options | Approximately 1ct or 2ct | Provides two proportions for different styling preferences |
| Chain | Sold separately | Allows pairing with a preferred necklace chain |
What makes the Ákwá Pendant different from a traditional pear-shaped diamond pendant?
Ákwá features a northwest-facing pear-shaped diamond rather than the conventional vertical orientation. Combined with its modern half-bezel setting, this positioning creates a distinctive asymmetrical silhouette.
What does Ákwá mean?
Ákwá takes its name from the Igbo word for "tears." The design draws inspiration from the shape of a falling tear, celebrating emotion, resilience, and the personal stories carried through jewelry.
Is the Ákwá Pendant available with a yellow diamond?
Yes. Ákwá is available with either a DEF colorless or yellow lab-grown pear-shaped diamond, in approximately 1ct and 2ct options.
Does the Ákwá Pendant come with a chain?
No. The pendant is sold separately from the necklace chain. It is designed to be compatible with most standard chains, although compatibility depends on the chain and clasp dimensions.
Is a half-bezel setting secure for a pear-shaped diamond?
A properly constructed half-bezel setting provides support along selected edges of the diamond while leaving other portions exposed. Like any fine jewelry setting, it should be handled carefully and inspected periodically.
Can I request a different diamond size, color, or gemstone?
Yes. ỌLA Fine Gems & Jewelry offers bespoke commissions for alternative diamond sizes, natural diamonds, colored gemstones, and other personalized design details.
Every ỌLA piece can be commissioned to your exact specifications — different stone, different metal, different setting. We exist to make the piece you cannot find anywhere else.
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