Custom Alexandrite and Diamond Pendant
Item # 103526
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Description
This striking pendant features an emerald cut Alexandrite bar set in the center, with a small bar set diamond below it, and a solid strip of sleek metal above that extends up to form the bale. It was created for a client from Redmond, WA, and we made a matching pendant with ruby in the place of the alexandrite for her at the same time.
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This piece was a gift for her granddaughter, who had initially requested pearl and diamond as the gemstones to be used. After seeing the CAD model of the pendant with the pearl in the main position, however, the client decided that the more angular emerald cut worked better in this design, and so she switched to the alexandrite as the center stone. Design Your Own Jewelry
Alexandrite and Diamond
The centerpiece of this pendant is a 1.12 carat emerald cut alexandrite, and it’s bar set near the bottom of the piece. The Alexandrite exhibits a beautiful purple color indoors, while it appears green in daylight, and this color-changing property is one of the main reasons the client chose the stone.
Just below the alexandrite, a small round diamond is bar set. It provides a lovely white sparkle that contrasts nicely with the rich color of the larger stone, and that’s complemented nicely by the shine of the metal it’s set in. The alexandrite is positioned to sit lengthwise in the piece, and with the small stone centered directly below it, the pendant achieves a satisfying balance. Pendants
Pendant Design and Customization Options
Above the alexandrite, a long, thin strip extends upward from the margin of the bar setting. This strip is nearly twice as long as the main stone, and it’s open on the sides, allowing the chain to pass directly through. That detail allows the design to maintain its integrity without the interruption a separate bale may have caused visually, and it lets the pendant move freely on the chain as well.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 103526
- Details
- Emerald Cut Alexandrite - 1.12 ctw
Diamond - .07 ctw
Clarity: VS2 - Color: F-G
Joseph Jewelry - Cut
- Emerald
- Gifts
- Gifts
- Jewelry Type
- Pendants
- Metal shown
- White Gold
- Finish
- Polished
These specifications describe the original design. Stone counts and weights are approximate and may change with size or customization.
Customize
Use this design as a starting point for a custom piece.
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.
