Platinum 950 Antique Style Pendant Setting
This custom made pendant setting is a rare opportunity for the collector who values artistry, restraint, and unmistakable presence. Offered in a selection of fine metals, including 14K white gold, 18K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 18K yellow gold, and platinum 950, each piece is crafted to order and finished to the highest standards. The center stone may be chosen from classical sapphires, vivid rubies, lush emeralds, or a gemstone of your choosing, allowing a truly personal expression. The design options include pavé, halo, and antique influences, and each choice alters the character of the pendant in subtle and striking ways. This is not a mass produced offering, it is a bespoke setting created in limited quantities to preserve exclusivity and maintain the integrity of hand finishing. Owning one of these pendants places you among a select number of clients who appreciate the skill of master setters and the rarity of a custom made piece.
The pavé style is presented here as a study in continuous light, with small diamonds or gemstones set so closely together that the metal recedes and the stones appear to form an unbroken carpet of brilliance. Each small stone is meticulously seated into a precisely cut seat, with tiny beads or walls of metal securing it from multiple directions, which both maximizes sparkle and protects against movement. The result is a soft yet intense shimmer that catches light from every angle, creating a seamless and elegant look that complements a variety of center stones and metal tones. Our setters use a combination of hand tools and low stress setting techniques to ensure that each pavé stone sits flush and level, preserving the watertight illusion of a single continuous surface of light. The pavé option is ideal for those who desire sophistication with a modern edge, and the way the tiny stones interact with one another makes each pendant feel like an heirloom that is also contemporary and alive.
The halo style is designed to amplify and frame the center gemstone, surrounding it with a ring of smaller stones that enhance its brilliance and create an eye catching focal point. A halo can increase perceived size while also intensifying color and fire, which is particularly effective with a deep blue sapphire or a richly hued ruby. For emeralds and colored gemstones with unique inclusions, the halo provides both a contrast and an embrace, balancing color saturation with scintillation. The halo may be tailored to follow the shape of the center stone, whether round, oval, cushion, or custom cut, and can be executed with a tight single row of stones or with a graduated double halo for greater drama. When combined with antique inspired detailing, such as milgrain edges and pierced gallery work, the halo becomes a statement of heritage and refinement. The craftsmanship of the halo requires exacting symmetry and uniformity, qualities achieved through careful planning of stone sizes, matched girdle dimensions, and the steady hand of experienced setters, producing a luminous ring that makes the center gemstone feel larger and more alive.
The structural integrity and craftsmanship of this setting are foundations of its enduring beauty and wearability. The framework is engineered with balanced proportions, ensuring that the prongs, bezel, gallery, and bail all work together to distribute weight and resist torque. In white gold versions the piece is plated and polished to enhance brightness, while in platinum 950 the metal provides exceptional density and resistance to wear, which is ideal for a piece intended to last generations. Prongs are tapered and rounded to reduce stress points, and when a bezel or partial bezel is chosen it is formed to cradle the girdle of the center stone without overt pressure that could compromise clarity or stability. The pavé beads are formed from solid metal and burnished over the stone shoulders, creating a mechanical bond in addition to the visual effect. Every junction is inspected and refined, including the hidden gallery which is opened and pierced to allow light to travel through the stone while preserving a clean silhouette. Before delivery each pendant undergoes multiple quality checkpoints, including secure setting verification, movement testing, and a final hand polish that ensures surfaces are free from tool marks and ready for the jewel to step into daily life. Because these pieces are made to order and produced in limited numbers, clients may request slight variations in profile, metal choice, or embellishment, resulting in a pendant that reflects individual taste and joins an exclusive lineage of custom work. For those who seek a piece that combines rarity, secure construction, and timeless elegance, this pendant setting represents a confident choice, and our team stands ready to guide you through metal selection, center stone pairing, and finishing details to create something singular and enduring.
