Platinum 950 Antique Style Pendant Setting

From the moment the rough is unearthed, this pendant begins a journey shaped by earth and by hand. A sapphire mined from deep, cooled rockbeds, a ruby warmed by ancient volcanic heat, an emerald formed in slow pressure and time, each stone carries a unique fingerprint from its birthplace, and we honor that history in every step. Our gem selectors examine color saturation, clarity, and cut potential, then an expert cutter translates each stone’s inner fire into facets that will catch light like a small gospel of brilliance. The chosen stone arrives at our atelier, and the metal is selected to complement its personality, whether you prefer the blush warmth of 14K rose gold, the bright neutrality of 14K white gold, the richer note of 18K white gold, the classic glow of 14K yellow gold, the deeper luster of 18K yellow gold, or the quiet strength of Platinum 950. As the design evolves, the antique sensibility of filigree and milgrain is balanced with contemporary engineering, so that the finished pendant reads both as a relic and as a daily companion, a piece that carries provenance and purpose in equal measure.

The pave style, where small diamonds or gemstones are set closely together, creating a continuous sparkle and a seamless, elegant look. The halo style, featuring a center gemstone surrounded by a ring of smaller stones, enhancing its brilliance and creating a striking, eye-catching effect. In this pendant we combine those two approaches with an antique heart, a geometric octagonal bezel that frames the center stone while a halo of minute stones encircles it, and tiny pave accents march along the bail and outer edge. Each pavé stone is hand set into tiny beads, shared prongs, or micro cups, so the visual result is an unbroken field of light, while the mechanical action of the beads locks each gem in place. The halo acts as both a visual amplifier and a protector, distributing the first point of impact away from the center, and cradling the focal stone with a reinforced ring of support and strategic prong placement. From the under gallery, a lattice of carved details and sturdy bars connects the prongs to the body of the pendant, creating a low profile that resists catching, and a secure architecture that holds your chosen sapphire, ruby, emerald, or other gemstone with confidence.

As a custom made pendant setting, every aspect can be tuned to your story, your choice of metal, and the personality of your center stone, whether you imagine a deep blue sapphire, a velvety ruby, a verdant emerald, or another cherished gemstone. The antique design cues are not mere decoration, they are part of the security system, with hand milgrain along the edges that reduces sharp points, and a gallery motif that supports the prongs and disperses stress. Choosing Platinum 950 gives you maximum durability and a reassuring weight, choosing 18K white gold gives enhanced whiteness and rich tone, while 14K rose gold offers warmth that deepens red and green tones, and 14K yellow gold brings back an old world glow. Because this is a bespoke setting, we can adapt prong height, the width of the halo, and the density of the pavé to suit the cut and carat of your center stone, ensuring the look remains elegant and the security uncompromised. If you would like, we will provide CAD renderings, exact measurements, and a recommended chain to complete the look. I will personally guide you through metal selection, stone choices, and the finishing touches, so that this pendant arrives to you as a culmination of nature, craft, and care, ready to be worn and to become part of your own story.