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In ancient Greece, the joyous festival of Compita’lia or Compita, the place where two roads intersect was selected because it represented the reuniting of family and blessed those who traveled on journeys alone.
Gemstone gifts or talismans were bestowed upon travelers to protect them on their journeys. Day's diamond "compita" necklace is designed to honor this ancient tradition. The small diamond symbolizes the known, safely nestled in the golden arms of home.
These arms thin into a crossroad where two roads of gold seperate and encircle the large diamond, which represents the beauty of journeys to come.
- Top diamond .03 ct
- Bottom diamond .05 ct
- Pendant measures: .6in l x .2in w
- 18 inch chain
- Necklace is constructed of fine quality 14 karat white gold for a lifetime of wear
- Day's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
DPCL1291 |
"Compita" Diamond Drop Necklace in 10kt White Gold (.08ct tw) |
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$129.00
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Metal Type: WHITE GOLD
Karat: 10
Length: 18.00 IN
Stone Type: Diamond
Shape: Round
Center Stone Weight: 0.05
Total Diamond Weight: 0.08
Additional Metal and Stones:
Metal Type: WHITE GOLD
Stone Type: Diamond
Shape: Round
Quantity: 1
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Learn About Diamonds The Four C’s
The value of a diamond is most significantly influenced by rarity. A diamond’s rarity is dependent on a wide variety of factors The most common of these factors are carat weight, color, clarity, and cut. These characteristics are referred to as the 4 C's The 4 C's help explain why one diamond is rarer than others. Click on each of the terms below to learn more.
Carat weight
Color
Clarity
Cut
See All 29 Factors that Affect the Price of a Diamond
How Diamonds Are Made
Diamonds are rare because of the way they are formed: diamonds come from deep within the Earth's crust. A diamond is formed under intense heat and pressure from soft, black, worthless carbon. This carbon becomes the hardest of all known substances: the diamond. Created more than 3 billion years ago and thrown to the Earth's surface through volcanic eruptions or mining, diamonds are truly a wonder of nature. Diamond is the birthstone for April.
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Diamond Care and Necklace SizingDiamond Care:
Natural diamonds are a very rare, durable gemstone. They are the hardest known substance to man, but durability has its limits. Many substances coming in contact with a diamond may diminish its beauty and brilliance. Since many diamonds (such as engagement or wedding rings) are often worn 24 hours a day, special thought should be given to their care.
To help you with proper care, we have provided a list of suggestions that will prolong the years of enjoyment from your diamond jewelry.
-Lotions, powders, soaps, and even natural skin oils will create a film on the surface of a diamond and reduce its fiery glow; therefore, rings should be removed when washing your hands, bathing, applying cosmetics, washing dishes, or digging in the garden.
-Be careful not to knock your diamond against hard surfaces. There is a chance that an already present cleavage or fracture in the diamond crystal could be further widened. Though diamonds are very hard, they can be broken.
-When storing diamond jewelry, take care not to allow diamonds to touch metals or other gemstones. Diamonds can be scratched from such contact.
To clean your diamond jewelry, they should be allowed to soak for 15 minutes in either Day's Jewelry Cleaner or your homemade cleaner and brushed with a soft brush. It should then be rinsed in water and dried with a lint-free cloth.
To create your own cleaning solution, mix 2 cups of warm water, one tablespoon of ammonia, and a bit of dish soap. It is also safe to place your Diamond in an ultrasonic cleaner or vibratory cleaning machine which can be purchased from Day's.
Day's recommends that you have your diamond jewelry professionally inspected and cleaned at least once every 6 months. The Day's staff will make sure your diamond is secure in its mounting. We will then buff and ultrasonically clean your diamond jewelry which will remove dirt caught beneath the stone and give your diamond the brilliance it had when you first bought it. Day's offers this service free of charge.
Necklace Sizing:
Necklaces and chains come in many lengths. The drawings below indicate standard chain lengths and illustrate how they look on the neck of an average size woman and man. Chains can be shortened to create a non-standard length.
The width of a chain is generally indicated in millimeters. The chart below offers a comparison of centimeters to inches. One centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters.
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Diamond Jewelry WarrantyDiamond Jewelry Warranty:
For a lifetime, Day's Jewelers will replace the center diamond in case of loss from the mounting, provided the piece of jewelry was inspected by Day's Jewelers within the last six months at any Day's Jewelers store. These inspections must be verified on our Diamond Jewelry Documentation of Purchase by a Day's representative. If you move from the area and are unable to bring it to a Day's Jewelers store, please contact us, and we will find a reputable jeweler in your area who will inspect it for you free of charge.
Loss or damage is not covered resulting from abuse, normal wear, mysterious disappearance or repair, sizing or any other work done on your jewelry other than by Day's Jewelers or another jewelry company that we have specifically authorized. Day's Jewelers will repair or replace your setting at our option, if it is defective in materials or craftsmanship, provided the semiannual inspections have been performed.
How to Obtain Warranty Services:
If your jewelry requires any service, simply return it together with your Diamond Jewelry Documentation of Purchase to any Day's store. You can also mail the item back to us for warranty service. Please send it, properly insured, to DFJ, 88 Main Street, Waterville ME 04901. |
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- Your jewelry purchase will arrive in a fine quality Day's jewelry gift box.
- We are happy to gift wrap your package in Day's signature blue paper with a silver bow if you indicate so at check out. No extra charge.
- We will provide a gift enclosure card with your personal message if you indicate so at check out. No extra charge.
FREE UPS regular ground shipping on orders over $100.
- Offer applies only for UPS Ground shipping. You must select "UPS Ground" option to qualify for free shipping. Otherwise, the full expedited shipping charge will be applied.
- UPS shipping is only available for delivery to U.S. street addresses. Not available for shipments to APO/FPO addresses or P.O. Boxes.
- We will ship to PO boxes and APO/FPO addresses via U.S. Postal Service.
- Customer responsible for all shipping costs for returned merchandise.
- Sorry, Day's does not ship to foreign countries at this time.
- This promotional offer may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.
Order Processing Time
- Most orders received before 2:00 PM EST will be shipped the same day.
- All items on our site are available for immediate shipping. However, it is possible that an item may be sold out just after placing your order. In this case we will notify you immediately.
- Allow up to 2 additional days for ring sizing if you select a ring size other than the indicated standard ring size. Refer to the care and sizing tab on the detail page for the standard ring size.
- Engraving requires an extra two business days before shipping
Delivery Options
UPS Ground - will typically arrive 1-5 business days after ship date depending on travel distance ($8.00) (free if order exceeds $100)
UPS Second Day Air - will arrive within 2 business days after ship date by end of day ($16.00)
UPS Next Day Air Saver - will arrive next business day after ship date by end of day ($25.00)
UPS Next Day Air - will arrive by 10:30 AM next business day after ship date ($35.00)
US Postal Service - For orders to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses. ($20.00)
- Orders shipped within New England states will typically be delivered within 1-2 business days from ship date.
- Delivery times are only estimates provided by UPS. |
Why DaysFor almost 100 years…
- We promise the best prices on fine quality goods and services. This means we will only sell a level of quality that our owners would be proud to wear. It means we keep expenses to a minimum by not locating our stores and offices in malls or other high rent areas. It means we purchase precious metals, gemstones and other products as close to the source as possible to eliminate "middle man" profits.
- We promise to provide the opportunity for everyone to own fine jewelry. It doesn't matter how much money you have, how young you are or how you're dressed, you'll always be welcome with open arms at Day's.
- We promise that trust will always be at the foundation of our existence. This means that we will never compromise integrity for short term profits.
- We promise to value jewelry for the sentiment it represents. This means we understand and respect that a $10 sterling silver chain can mean as much to its owner as a $10,000 diamond ring does to its owner. |
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