Dolphin Fresh Water Pearl Pendant
Item #103233 Price includes chainPendant Description
This designer is known for innovative uses of conventional materials, which often imbue their pieces with a whimsical quality. The use of light and organic overtones are common themes as well, and pieces by Galatea are frequently seen as pushing the boundaries of what is possible in fine jewelry design.
Silver Dolphin
The main body of this pendant is in the form of a dolphin suspended mid-jump and made of sterling silver. The dorsal fin is the highest point on the dolphin, and it also doubles as a bale, with a hole in the side that allows the chain to pass directly through. Moving forward from that point, the dolphin’s body curves downward in anticipation of reentering the water.
This leaves the dolphin’s nose nearly even with its tail, which is poised directly below the dorsal fin. The elegant lines of the dolphin’s curved body impart this piece with a dynamic movement, thanks to the sense that the animal has been caught in the midst of a dramatic act. Pendants
Carved Pearl
Suspended from the tip of the dolphin’s tail is a 10mm freshwater pearl that’s been carved in an organic pattern reminiscent of waves. The subtle contrast between the silvery shine of the metal and the silky white surface of the pearl provides for a clear separation between the two areas of the piece, and the system of wavy grooves that continue all the way around the pearl add greatly to the organic overtones of the design while also helping to highlight the pearl’s natural and complex beauty.
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.