Afterglow — 0.5ct Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant in Sterling Silver

Afterglow by Zanvari is a 0.5 carat lab-grown round brilliant diamond pendant, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating. Real diamond, grown rather than mined, graded by an independent laboratory, and made to order in Karachi by Zanvari, third generation jewellers since 1947. The small diamond that stays with you after the evening is over.

Product details

• Stone: 0.5 carat lab-grown diamond, round brilliant cut, D colour, VVS2 clarity — colourless and eye-clean, approx. 5.1mm
• Certification: Independent laboratory grading report confirming lab-grown origin, carat weight, colour, clarity and cut, with the stone laser-inscribed to match
• Metal: 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating — white gold finish, tarnish resistant
• Setting: Classic four-prong solitaire pendant — the stone held high, open to light from every side
• Chain: 925 sterling silver chain with a secure clasp
• Gifting: Comes in Zanvari's signature presentation box with the laboratory report
• Made to order: Set by hand in Pakistan — allow 28–30 business days; the diamond is sourced and imported to order, and we confirm the timeline when you order
• Lifetime replating: Free rhodium replating for life on every Zanvari piece

Why half a carat?

Half a carat is the honest size for a pendant. It reads as a diamond at the neckline without announcing itself across the room, it is light enough to wear every day, and at D colour it is as white as a diamond gets — the same grade as the big stones. It is a first real diamond for many people: a gift to yourself, a birthday, an anniversary. And because it is lab-grown, it costs a fraction of a mined stone of the same grade.

What is a lab-grown diamond?

A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond. It is pure carbon in the same crystal structure as a mined diamond, with the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale), the same brilliance, and the same grading scale — it is grown over weeks in a laboratory instead of over a billion years underground. A gemologist cannot tell the two apart by eye; only specialist equipment can.

Why silver, and not gold?

Because the stone is the point. Rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver gives the same white-gold look, keeps the budget in the diamond, and our lifetime replating guarantee means the finish stays white for as long as you own it. If you would prefer the same pendant in gold, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.

Care instructions

Store in the Zanvari box when not wearing. Put the pendant on last, after perfume and lotion. Wipe with a soft microfibre cloth; a diamond can also be cleaned in warm water with a drop of mild soap and a soft brush. Zanvari's lifetime replating guarantee covers the rhodium plating for life.

Frequently asked questions

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. Chemically, physically and optically they are diamond — pure carbon, 10 on the Mohs scale, graded on the same colour and clarity scale as mined stones. The only difference is origin, which is disclosed on the laboratory report.

Is this the same as moissanite?

No. Moissanite is a different gemstone (silicon carbide) with more fire and a lower price. Afterglow is diamond.

Does it pass a diamond tester?

Yes — it is diamond. A standard thermal tester reads it as diamond because it is; only specialist origin-testing equipment distinguishes lab-grown from mined.

How long does delivery take in Pakistan?

Set to order in 28–30 business days for diamond pieces — the diamond is sourced and imported to order — then a few days with the courier. We confirm the timeline when you order, with WhatsApp updates throughout. For enquiries, contact 0342 8269771.