Penguin Carved Fresh Water Pearl Pendant
Item # 103234
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Description
This lovely pendant features a freshwater pearl carved to resemble an egg, with a sterling silver penguin chick emerging from the top. It’s a piece from our Galatea collection, and you can view this and other similar pieces by the designer any time you stop into our Bellevue, WA showroom.
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Galatea jewelry is known for the innovative ways the designs incorporate light and organic themes. They typically include traditional elements but combined unconventionally to produce pieces that push the limits of fine jewelry design through creativity.
Carved Pearl
The main portion of this pendant consists of a 10.5mm freshwater pearl that’s carved to resemble an egg. The zig-zagging grooves that run down the sides of the pearl originate at a jagged top edge, which is also where the penguin figure emerges. These cracks are small details that have a significant impact on the overall appearance of the piece, as they lend authenticity to the organic nature of the design. Hand Engraving
Penguin Chick
The penguin chick figure emerging from the pearl is made of sterling silver, and it’s carved in exquisite detail. Those details are also highlighted through the use of black antiquing on certain areas, and that both clarifies the design and produces a more realistic looking penguin form. The black covers the head and back of the wings, and the chest is polished but delicately detailed to create the look of feathers. Pendants
The pendant attaches to the chain through a simple loop that emerges from the top of the penguin’s head towards the back. The placement of the loop forces the pendant to hang with the penguin figure slightly pushed forward, and this helps enhance the feel that it is working to free itself from the egg. The dynamic nature of the design is reinforced by the way the penguin figure’s wings are spread, as it stretches them in an attempt to break away.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 103234
- Details
- Sterling Silver Pendant
Fresh Water Pearl - 10.5 mm
Galatea - Gifts
- Gifts, Gifts Under 500
- Jewelry Type
- Pendants
- Style
- Contemporary, Unique
- Feature
- Black Antique, Pearl
- Finish
- Polished
These specifications describe the original design. Stone counts and weights are approximate and may change with size or customization.
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Design and estimate
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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.
Warranty and care
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- 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.
