Custom Opal And Diamond Pendant
Item #101166Pendant Description
Center Opal
The gem at the center of this piece is a 31.56 carat round specially cut crystal opal. Its mix of opacity and translucence gives it an ephemeral quality, and this is only intensified by the swirling pattern the special cut creates when the stone is viewed straight on. Browse our collection of beautiful custom cut and custom carved gemstone jewelry.
It’s held securely by eight claw prongs, and the lovely contrast between the polished, silvery metal and the soft whitish color of the gem helps to further highlight the latter’s beauty.
Diamond Halo
Surrounding the opal is a halo made up of small round diamonds. These are bright cut set and they add just a hint of sparkle to the piece, while also brining a new layer of subtle contrast with the larger center stone. The use of a halo here also serves to frame the opal and give a nice sense of completion to the piece.
Basket Design
The back of the opal is protected by an ornate basket made of hand-made filigree. The swirling, curling shapes of the filigree mirror the swirls in the larger gem, and this helps accentuate the beauty of both design details.
As a finishing touch, the bale connecting the pendant to the chain is also accented with filigree, and it features a diagonal strip of round bright cut set diamonds running across its face. This ties in nicely with the rest of the piece, brining balance and unity to the various elements of the design. Design Your Own Jewelry
Customizing This Design
Any Joseph Jewelry item can be customized or used as the starting point for a new custom design. The gemstones, metal, proportions, setting style, surface details, and overall profile can be adjusted to better match your preferences, style, and budget.
Every custom piece begins with a conversation about what you want to create and what matters most to you. You work one-on-one with a designer to refine the concept, review the design direction, and create a detailed 3D CAD image of the item before it is made.
After the design is approved, we can create a wax model so you can review the piece physically. This step helps you evaluate scale, proportions, shape, and overall presence before final production begins.
Once the wax model is approved, our jewelers craft the finished piece with attention to structure, finish, stone security, and long-term wear. Each adjustment is reviewed carefully so the final item feels intentional, balanced, and made specifically for you.
You do not need to have every detail figured out before starting. If you like this item but want to change the stone, metal, size, shape, width, engraving, or overall style, we can guide those decisions through the custom design process.
Quality & Craftsmanship
At Joseph Jewelry, quality begins with the structure. We follow strict design and construction standards for metal thickness, weight, stone support, setting security, and long-term durability. These details help ensure the item is substantial enough for everyday wear while still maintaining a refined appearance.
We do not design custom jewelry to be unnecessarily thin or fragile. If a setting, band, gallery, or accent detail needs more support, we address it before production begins. The goal is to protect the stones, preserve the shape of the ring, and create a piece that can be worn confidently over time.
Gemstone selection is also part of our quality process. We help choose the center stone, side stones, and melee diamonds used in each ring, reviewing them for cut, color, clarity, consistency, and how well they fit the design. Even when a ring is designed around a specific budget, we maintain careful standards for the materials and craftsmanship that determine the quality of the finished piece.
Before completion, each custom piece is reviewed for proportion, comfort, stone security, finishing, and long-term wear.
Care & Warranty
All Joseph Jewelry custom pieces are supported by our lifetime warranty. We also provide long-term care, including complimentary cleaning and regular inspection, so your jewelry can be maintained properly over time.
Routine inspection is especially valuable for pieces worn every day. It allows the setting, stones, and overall structure to be checked as the jewelry is worn.