Vega Four-Claw Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 18K White Gold

Model Number: PJP02429

One round brilliant natural diamond, held in four slender claws of 18K white gold, on a fine trace chain.

Nothing else. No halo, no accent stones, no pattern in the metal — just a single stone lifted clear of its setting so light can reach it from every direction, including from beneath.

It is the oldest format in fine jewellery and the hardest to improve on, because every element that could be removed already has been.

Product Details

• Product: Diamond Solitaire Pendant with Chain
• Model Number: PJP02429
• Metal: 18K White Gold
• Diamond: Natural Diamond, one stone
• Diamond Weight: 0.25 ct
• Cut: Round brilliant
• Setting: Four-claw, open-backed
• Bail: Tapered flat white gold
• Chain: Fine flat cable / trace link, 18K white gold, included
• Total Weight: 1.02 g (pendant and chain)
• Current Price: AED 2,395
• Original Price: AED 4,900

Why Four Claws

The claws do one job: hold the diamond while touching as little of it as possible.

A round brilliant is cut to collect light, bounce it internally between its facets, and return it to the eye. That works best when light can enter the stone from the sides and from underneath as well as from above — which is why a claw setting leaves the pavilion open and grips only at four narrow points on the girdle.

Enclose more of the stone and you protect it better but you dim it. Enclose less and there is nothing holding it. Four claws is the oldest answer to that trade-off and it has survived every change of fashion since, because it remains the arrangement that gives a single diamond the most light per unit of metal.

This design appeals to anyone searching for a classic diamond solitaire pendant in Dubai.

A Single Stone Has Nowhere to Hide

On a cluster, a modest diamond is flattered by its neighbours. On a solitaire, the stone is the entire piece.

That is both the appeal and the discipline of the format. There is no halo distracting the eye, no pavé catching light on its behalf, and no pattern to admire if the stone disappoints. A solitaire pendant is a straightforward proposition: one diamond, well cut, properly set, and visible.

Crafted in 18K White Gold

Crafted in 18K white gold throughout — claws, bail and chain — with a bright polished finish.

Cool white metal is the conventional choice for a solitaire, and for a practical reason: white settings do not reflect colour into the stone. A yellow gold claw sitting against a diamond's girdle can cast warmth into it, which is why white metal has been standard for solitaires for over a century.

At 1.02 g complete, this is the lightest pendant we make.

Designed to Be Worn, Not Saved

The PJP02429 suits a first diamond, a graduation, an eighteenth or twenty-first birthday, a milestone bought for oneself, and everyday wear thereafter.

It is the piece we hand over most often to someone buying real diamond jewellery for the first time — classic enough never to date, simple enough to go with everything, and small enough to put on and leave on.

Why You'll Love It

• One round brilliant natural diamond, 0.25 ct
• Four-claw open-backed setting for maximum light
• No halo, no accents — the stone is the piece
• Fine 18K white gold chain included
• Just 1.02 g complete — our lightest pendant
• White metal setting keeps the diamond reading white
• Layers easily with other fine chains
• Classic format that will not date
• No sizing required — ideal for gifting
• Available from Pattern Jewellery in Dubai

The Format Nobody Has Improved On

Combining a single natural diamond with the setting that gives it the most light, the PJP02429 is deliberately the simplest piece in our collection.

Its open claws, bright white metal and near-invisible chain make it a pendant that does one thing completely — which is why it has been made, in essentially this form, for well over a hundred years.

Discover PJP02429 at Pattern Jewellery — where natural diamonds meet refined 18K gold craftsmanship in Dubai's Gold Souk.

Current Price: AED 2,395
Was: AED 4,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a four-claw solitaire setting?

A setting that holds a single diamond with four narrow prongs gripping the girdle — the widest edge of the stone — leaving the sides and the underside open. Because the stone is barely enclosed, light can enter from almost every direction, which is why claw settings return more brilliance than enclosed settings.

Claw setting or bezel setting — which is better for a diamond pendant?

Neither is better; they answer different priorities. A claw setting leaves the stone open, so more light reaches it and the diamond appears brighter and slightly larger. A bezel setting wraps a continuous collar of metal around the girdle, which protects the stone completely and leaves nothing to snag, but admits less light from the sides. Choose claws for maximum brilliance, a bezel for maximum durability. Pattern Jewellery makes both at 0.25 ct: PJP02429 is the claw version, PJP00514 the bezel.

Why are solitaire settings usually white metal?

Because white metal does not reflect colour into the stone. A yellow gold claw resting against a diamond's girdle can cast a faint warmth into it, which is visible on a colourless stone. White gold or platinum keeps a diamond reading as white as it actually is — which is why solitaires have been set in white metal for well over a century.

How big is the diamond?

0.25 ct, round brilliant cut, set in four white gold claws. It is a single stone — the only diamond in the piece.

Does it come with a chain?

Yes. A fine flat cable chain in matching 18K white gold is included. The 1.02 g total weight covers both the pendant and the chain.

How much does it cost?

PJP02429 is AED 2,395, reduced from AED 4,900, including the chain, free UAE shipping, complimentary gift packaging and a lifetime warranty.

Is a solitaire pendant good for everyday wear?

Yes, and it is the most common choice for exactly that. There is no pattern to date, nothing that clashes with other jewellery, and at 1.02 g it is light enough to forget. The only caution is that claws can catch on knitwear — if that matters to you, a bezel-set alternative removes the issue entirely.

Where can I buy a diamond solitaire pendant in Dubai?

Pattern Gold & Diamond Jewellery, Dubai Gold Souk, Deira. Established 2005. Free UAE shipping, or visit the showroom. WhatsApp +971 50 305 6945.