Custom Opal and Diamond Pendant
Item # 101991
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Description
This elegant pendant features a cabochon black opal surrounded by a braided design in white gold, accented with diamonds and custom filigree. It was created to go with a custom wedding band #100574 for a couple from Kirkland, WA, who wanted a special piece for the bride to wear on their wedding day.
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They worked with us primarily in person in our Bellevue, WA showroom to iron out the details of the piece and ensure we had everything just right. Thanks to our talented design team and skilled artisans, we were able to produce this one-of-a-kind pendant, and they were very happy with the result.
Black Opal
The black opal in this pendant is quite rare, and it was custom cut into two stones so that the second piece could be used in the men’s wedding band that makes up the other part of this set. It is cabochon cut with a slightly tapered shape, and it’s framed beautifully by the 14k white gold bezel setting.
Diamond Accents
The diamonds used here are worked in subtly, but they have a huge impact on the overall appearance of the piece. They also help to create a link to the rest of the wedding set, as diamonds are traditionally used in wedding and engagement rings due to the overtones of love, purity, and beauty they carry with them.
Tapering round diamonds are bright cut set in the bail of this piece, adding a nice bit of sparkle above the main pendant. And the braided design surrounding the opal also has round diamonds burnish set in alternating spaces. The use of this type of setting creates a delicate sparkling effect without the diamonds really jumping out and overshadowing the opal.
Hand-made Filigree
The sides of the pendant are filled in with an ornate hand-made filigree, whose curves complement the braided border of the front setting. This type of detail is completed by our skilled artisans, and because it’s done by hand, we can replicate many different types of shapes and designs. Customizing the filigree is a good way to include a feature of personal significance to your custom piece. Design Your Own Jewelry
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 101991
- Details
- 14k White Gold Pendant
Opal
12 Diamonds - .06 ctw
Clarity: VS2 - Color: F-G
Joseph Jewelry - Jewelry Type
- Pendants
- Setting style
- Bezel
- Finish
- Contrasting Finish
These specifications describe the original design. Stone counts and weights are approximate and may change with size or customization.
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Discuss the stones, metal, proportions, setting and finish with a designer, online or in our Seattle and Bellevue showrooms. You can bring reference photographs or your own stone for us to assess.
Design and estimate
The initial design and estimate are free, with no obligation. Your designer discusses the materials, changes and budget with you before you commit.
3D design review
After you accept the estimate and make a down payment, we create a 3D CAD model and rendered views. Revisions within the initial design parameters are included; changes to materials or their amounts are re-estimated.
Physical model
A full-size wax model can be made to review scale, shape and proportions before production. It can be viewed in a showroom or shipped to you.
Approval and production
The design is approved before production begins. Your designer confirms the schedule, and our jewelers make, set and finish the piece.
Quality
Our custom jewelry follows design and construction standards for metal thickness, weight, stone support and setting security.
- Structure and support
- The setting must have enough metal to support the stones and hold its shape through everyday wear. If an area needs more support, we address it before production.
- Diamond and gemstone selection
- We help you choose stones for your custom design, reviewing cut, color, clarity, consistency and fit. Your budget guides these choices; our standards for materials and craftsmanship remain the same.
- Final inspection
- Before completion, we review each custom piece for proportion, comfort, stone security and finish.
Lifetime warranty and care
- Lifetime warrantyYour custom piece is covered against manufacturing defects.
- Inspection every six monthsOur jewelers inspect your piece and provide ongoing care for the custom jewelry we make for you.
- Complimentary cleaningVisit us every six months for a complimentary cleaning.
Coverage conditions
For Joseph Jewelry custom pieces, coverage begins with your signature. To keep it active, Joseph Jewelry must inspect and sign for your piece every six months and perform recommended repairs and maintenance.
Repairs due to normal wear and tear are the owner's responsibility. Damage, abuse or alterations can void coverage. Customers outside Washington pay shipping both ways for inspections or repairs, plus applicable duty or customs fees.