Pave Emerald Pendant 1.42 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This custom made pendant setting is offered in 14K rose gold, 14K white gold, 18K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 18K yellow gold, and Platinum 950, and is designed to accommodate center stones such as sapphire, ruby, emerald, or other fine gemstones. The design harmonizes two classic approaches, the pave and the halo, to maximize brilliance and visual impact. In the pave style, numerous small diamonds or gemstones, typically melee diamonds graded for balance between sparkle and budget such as G to H color and VS to SI clarity, are set closely together by micro-prongs or bead settings to create a continuous, seamless surface of light. This technique minimizes visible metal and produces a soft, snow-like scintillation that visually enlarges the pendant and complements the center stone. The halo style features a precisely matched ring of smaller stones encircling a central gemstone, increasing perceived carat weight and enhancing refraction and fire. A well-executed halo also protects the center stone from lateral knocks while drawing the eye to its color and cut. For the educated buyer, attention to the 4 Cs matters for both center and accent stones. Sapphires and rubies are corundum, valued most for hue saturation and tone, with untreated or minimally treated material from Kashmir, Sri Lanka, or Madagascar commanding premiums. Rubies from Myanmar or Mozambique and sapphires from Sri Lanka and Madagascar typically exhibit desirable color saturation, while emeralds are prized for their vivid green from Colombia or Zambia despite common clarity characteristics and traditional oiling treatments that should always be disclosed. Certification from reputable laboratories such as GIA, AGL, or SSEF substantiates origin and treatment claims, and is recommended for heirloom quality pieces.

Beyond technical excellence, this pendant is crafted to be an heirloom, intended to carry love and memory across generations. Choosing Platinum 950 provides long-term durability and resistance to wear, while 14K and 18K gold options offer warmth or brilliance to complement skin tone and gemstone choice. Selecting a well-graded center stone, documented for origin and any treatments, ensures not only immediate aesthetic pleasure but also enduring value. Imagine a grandmother fastening the fine chain at a christening, or a mother pressing the pendant into a bride’s palm; the pave halo setting’s continuous sparkle and protective halo speak to continuity and care, turning a singular stone into a story that can be passed down. For discerning buyers who seek both gemological integrity and emotional resonance, this custom setting marries precise craftsmanship, transparent grading, and an elegant silhouette designed to endure.