Lab Grown Diamond Gemstone Necklace Under $350

A necklace can look expensive without actually being expensive, and that is really the whole idea here.

A gemstone necklace is one of the easiest ways to add a fine jewelry look to an everyday outfit without stretching a budget. The formula is simple: a colored center stone, a halo or a few accents of lab grown diamonds, and a silver setting that does not try too hard. Every pendant on this list stays under $350, so it works as a gift or as something you buy for yourself on an ordinary week.

Lab grown diamonds are a big reason this pricing works. They are grown in a lab rather than pulled out of the ground, but they are chemically identical to mined diamonds, so the sparkle is not a compromise. That makes any gemstone pendant necklace built around them feel like a genuinely smart buy, especially once you add a colored stone that gives the whole piece more personality than a plain diamond solitaire would.

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What makes a gemstone necklace a good everyday jewelry pick?

A gemstone necklace pairs a colored center stone with diamond or lab grown diamond accents, which gives it the presence of fine jewelry at a price that is easy to justify. The color carries the look, so the piece still feels dressed up even with a simple chain and a plain t-shirt.

A ruby halo pendant for a pop of color

Ruby reads as rich and a little dramatic, which is exactly why a ruby halo pendant works so well as a everyday statement piece. This pear shaped stone sits inside a ring of lab diamonds with two diamond accents above it, so the color stays the focus while the sparkle frames it. As a teardrop pendant necklace, it has enough shape to look intentional even on a plain chain, and it holds up well next to any other ruby and diamond necklace you already own, and it is a strong pick if you are just starting a gemstone necklace collection.

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A 5 stone pendant necklace in cool aquamarine

Aquamarine has that pale, watery blue that feels lighter than most other blue stones, and this 5 stone pendant necklace uses five pear cut aquamarines fanned out under a small arch of lab diamonds. It is a more sculptural take on an aquamarine pendant necklace than a single stone drop, which makes it stand out a little more without looking overdone. If you already reach for an aquamarine stone necklace in warmer months, this one earns its spot among any other gemstone necklace in your collection.

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A sapphire halo pendant with classic depth

A deep blue oval sapphire sits inside a full halo of lab diamonds here, and this Sapphire halo pendant is the kind of piece that reads as classic rather than trendy. The oval cut keeps the stone looking substantial without needing to be oversized, and the diamond halo does most of the work of making it look finished. It is an easy stone to build a gemstone necklace rotation around if blue is already your go to color.

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An emerald teardrop necklace for green sparkle

Emerald has a depth of color that other green stones do not really match, and this pear shaped version is a strong emerald teardrop necklace pick if you want something with real presence. A full halo of lab diamonds surrounds the stone, so this reads more as an emerald and diamond necklace than a plain colored drop. As an emerald pendant necklace goes, the halo setting here gives it a finished, slightly formal look that still works for daily wear as a gemstone necklace.

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An opal flower necklace with soft color play

Opal is one of the only stones that shifts color depending on the light, and this round cut version is set inside a star shaped halo of lab diamonds that makes it look like an opal flower necklace. It is a more playful shape than a typical opal pendant necklace, which makes it a good pick if you want something a little different from the usual round stone in a plain setting. As an opal and diamond necklace, it has enough detail to hold attention without being loud, which is what you want from a gemstone necklace you plan to wear often.

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A citrine pendant necklace in warm gold tones

Citrine has a warm, golden color that works especially well against silver, which is part of why this cushion cut citrine pendant necklace feels a little more special than a standard yellow stone. It sits on a slide setting rather than a fixed bail, so the pendant has a bit of natural movement on the chain. If you are drawn to a november birthstone pendant with real presence, this is a solid gemstone necklace to start with.

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An oval amethyst necklace with diamond halo

Purple stones tend to photograph better than they get credit for, and this oval cut version is a good example of why an oval amethyst necklace is worth adding to a collection. A rope style halo of lab diamonds wraps around the stone, giving it more texture than a plain prong setting would. As an amethyst necklace pendant for everyday wear, it has enough size to be noticed without feeling like too much for a weekday, making it an easy gemstone necklace to wear on repeat.

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A blue topaz necklace for everyday blue

Swiss blue topaz runs brighter and more saturated than a standard blue topaz, and this cushion cut version set inside a full halo of lab diamonds is a strong blue topaz necklace for anyone who wants color without being subtle about it. As a blue topaz and diamond necklace, the halo setting gives it a bit more formality than a plain single stone drop. It is also a fitting blue topaz birthstone necklace if you are shopping for a December birthday, and a good closer for anyone rounding out a gemstone necklace wish list.

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A gemstone necklace built around a lab grown diamond halo gives you a look that reads as fine jewelry without the price tag that usually comes with it. Whichever stone matches your birthstone or your everyday color palette, these pieces are made to be worn often, not saved for one occasion.

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