18K White Gold Vedic Pendant Setting
This custom made pendant setting is offered in a flexible platform that accommodates a solitaire presentation or an optional ancient inspired symbolic variant upon client request, the base construction is engineered to accept trilliant and triangular centers as well as other shaped gemstones with custom seat fabrication, setting metal options include fourteen karat rose gold, fourteen karat white gold, eighteen karat white gold, fourteen karat yellow gold, eighteen karat yellow gold, and platinum nine hundred and fifty, center stone selections may include sapphire, ruby, emerald, or a variety of other gemstones, the standard solitaire configuration showcases a single, striking center gemstone as the focal point emphasizing optical performance and clean silhouette, the optional ancient inspired variant incorporates symbolic patterning in the bail and gallery areas, these motifs are applied only when specified by the client to preserve stylistic intent and authenticity.
The setting geometry is designed around a three prong support arrangement with triangular crown seating, the structure provides secure mechanical retention while maximizing visible table area to enhance light return for trilliant faceting schemes, seat angles are cut to match the typical pavilion geometry of trilliant and brilliant cuts with tight tolerances to control girdle contact and prevent facet damage, prongs are tapered and machine milled before hand finishing to achieve even tip profiles that cradle the stone without obscuring the facets, the gallery is engineered with an open lattice to allow light ingress from the pavilion, the bail is proportioned to accept a range of chain calibers while maintaining pendant balance, the design is fully adaptable to stone sizes from small accent proportions to substantial gemstones through controlled adjustment of seat depth and prong length during the custom fabrication process.
Gemological considerations are specified with precise language to guide selection and setting performance, for sapphire a preference for strong medium to deep saturation and even tone is recommended to achieve lively scintillation under the trilliant facet arrangement, for ruby seek high saturation with minimal brownish overtones and an even distribution of color, for emerald expect medium to deep green with acceptable oil treatments disclosed, clarity tolerances vary by species, sapphires and rubies often perform well with minor silk inclusions which do not affect durability, emeralds are historically treated with oil and this is accepted industry practice however the seat and prong contact points are designed to avoid undue pressure on brittle inclusions, when selecting a faceting style trilliant cuts with well defined crown and pavilion facets deliver strong fire and scintillation, brilliant cuts emphasize sparkle, step cuts emphasize color and depth, our setting geometry is calibrated to preserve the intended optical character of the chosen cut.
Artisans translate the specification into a finished object through a layered production sequence that blends digital precision with hand finishing, the workflow begins with computer aided design to refine proportions and to generate precise stone seats and prong profiles, prototypes are produced in wax for tangible verification of balance and bail clearance, casting is executed in the chosen alloy using lost wax investment, rough castings are cleaned and dimensionally checked, critical surfaces such as prong tips and bezel edges are milled and then hand filed to remove casting seams, skilled setters verify seat angle, table alignment, and girdle clearance before final setting, prong tips are burnished using hand tools to form a secure nest over the girdle, for white gold pieces rhodium plating is applied as a final step to achieve the desired color and surface hardness, platinum pieces receive high polish and are worked cold to preserve tensile strength, any optional ancient inspired motif is executed through a combination of careful hand engraving and selective openwork, laser welding is used only when necessary to maintain metal integrity in tight assemblies, final inspection includes microscopic verification of prong symmetry, measurement of stone top alignment, and evaluation of polish quality under standardized lighting.
The story of this pendant is the story of craft and decision making, clients collaborate with our team to specify metal, gemstone, and whether to include the optional symbolic patterning, our master bench jewelers refine the CAD into a tactile prototype, each solder, file stroke, and burnish is an intentional action aimed at balancing durability with visual lightness, when a trilliant sapphire is chosen the setting is tuned to accentuate the crown facet layout and to minimize visible metal intrusion, when a deep ruby or an oil treated emerald is selected seating and prong placement are tailored to support the stone while respecting its internal structure, we recommend routine maintenance that includes periodic prong checks, professional cleaning, and rhodium replating for white gold over time to maintain finish, ultrasonic cleaning is acceptable for most durable sapphires and rubies but should be used cautiously with treated emeralds, please confirm your preferred metal, the exact center stone type and approximate dimensions, and whether you would like the ancient inspired symbolic motif so we may finalize CAD drawings and provide an accurate production timeline, our approach is to deliver a technically precise, heirloom quality solitaire pendant that reflects your choices and the meticulous work of our artisans.
