Garnet Pendant CAD Help

[jaqjaqjaq]

Hello PS family,

I’ve got a sweet shield cut garnet that I’m looking to set as a pendant. I’m thinking yellow gold and diamonds on the thicker claw prongs. I have an initial CAD worked up but find having additional input crucial in this process. I’ll attach the CAD and pictures of the stone Let me know if you have questions or see something off that I’m missing - thank you!

 

[Autumn in New England]

It's huuuge!! What a beauty this is going to be. I absolutely love your design... simple but thoroughly effective. It's the perfect shape for a drop pendant. Can't wait to see the result!!

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

It's huuuge!! What a beauty this is going to be. I absolutely love your design... simple but thoroughly effective. It's the perfect shape for a drop pendant. Can't wait to see the result!!

Awww thank you for that huge vote of confidence!!!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Ooh, I love that and I'll be eager to see the outcome. In a year or so I want to get something similar for my youngest! Where did you find such a nice shield?

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

Ooh, I love that and I'll be eager to see the outcome. In a year or so I want to get something similar for my youngest! Where did you find such a nice shield?

Thank you! I’m pretty excited for this project as I’ve been eyeballing this shield since October I found them through Premier Gemstones - they’ve cut quite a few stones that you see being offered by Alex on his IG pages. Here’s a link to their IG:

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[jaqjaqjaq]

@Autumn in New England @ItsMainelyYou
Any ideas on chains to pair this with? I’m pretty stumped in that area - I’m thinking a longer chain due to the size…

 

[Dreamer_D]

I also love it but I do wonder how much the diamonds on the prongs will be seen when worn?

 

[Autumn in New England]

@Autumn in New England @ItsMainelyYou
Any ideas on chains to pair this with? I’m pretty stumped in that area - I’m thinking a longer chain due to the size…

I think a nice palm wheat chain (below) would look lovely. I also like the gleam of box chains, but they have a "colder" look. You could also do a wire/collar. What will the bail accommodate, do you think?

 

[dk168]

I believe the CAD looks nice, and am looking forward to see the finished piece!

As for a chain, I would personally opt for a box chain with an extender, to make the chain variable in overall length to suit different necklines.

Extender chains can be found via Etsy where I got my 2in one to go with a 16in box chain that I also bought from a different vendor.

DK

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I also love it but I do wonder how much the diamonds on the prongs will be seen when worn?

Agreed - it’s more of a detail for me, when I look at it

 

[Autumn in New England]

I also love it but I do wonder how much the diamonds on the prongs will be seen when worn?

I think it's more of a "for me" touch, which I love. So it'll be a scenario where it scintillates as you move, but not an accent that's as visible "head on."

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I think a nice palm wheat chain (below) would look lovely. I also like the gleam of box chains, but they have a "colder" look. You could also do a wire/collar. What will the bail accommodate, do you think?

I quite like this idea! What do you think about a light antiquing on the pendant and chain? Good question - I need to ask and probably need to get a wax mold as well.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I think it's more of a "for me" touch, which I love. So it'll be a scenario where it scintillates as you move, but not an accent that's as visible "head on."

Absolutely, this!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Agreed - it’s more of a detail for me, when I look at it

Jinx, buy me a beer.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I believe the CAD looks nice, and am looking forward to see the finished piece!

As for a chain, I would personally opt for a box chain with an extender, to make the chain variable in overall length to suit different necklines.

Extender chains can be found via Etsy where I got my 2in one to go with a 16in box chain that I also bought from a different vendor.

DK

Ah, yes! Excellent idea! I think I may have a box chain already too - I need to go look

 

[Autumn in New England]

I quite like this idea! What do you think about a light antiquing on the pendant and chain? Good question - I need to ask and probably need to get a wax mold as well.

Definitely go for the 3D printed model... so helpful (especially with rings)! I LOVE antiquing and oxidized accents, so I might be the wrong person to ask. lol It really depends on the pendant's finish, I suppose.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

Jinx, buy me a beer.

Lol! We were on the same wavelength

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

Definitely go for the 3D printed model... so helpful (especially with rings)! I LOVE antiquing and oxidized accents, so I might be the wrong person to ask. lol It really depends on the pendant's finish, I suppose.

My original ask was not to go with a shiny finish but rather an unfinished look but not satin. So I really think the antiquing could look quite nice. Almost a little gothic with the center stone.

 

[Autumn in New England]

My original ask was not to go with a shiny finish but rather an unfinished look but not satin. So I really think the antiquing could look quite nice. Almost a little gothic with the center stone.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

And this is why I posted! There is no other community like this one where you can collaborate and enjoy the design process! I’m even more excited for this project now

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I'd also look out for a smaller type of trombone chain or some random fancy link you come across. You'd have to hunt, because the prices are exorbitant on trombones.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I'd also look out for a smaller type of trombone chain or some random fancy link you come across. You'd have to hunt, because the prices are exorbitant on trombones.

This is a really great option as well. I know I’ve seen some fancier linked chains sold by Alex Park so that could be an option. I might just have to be patient for the right one to come up, or possibly secondhand on LT

 

[Dreamer_D]

I am sort of obsessed with larger rolo chains, which somehow feel old timey to me. Like the 1.5 or even the 2.4mm in this image. I like how it is substantial but "open" because of the circular links. Whatever you do, I think you might need a slightly more substantial chain for this large piece.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I am sort of obsessed with larger rolo chains, which somehow feel old timey to me. Like the 1.5 or even the 2.4mm in this image. I like how it is substantial but "open" because of the circular links. Whatever you do, I think you might need a slightly more substantial chain for this large piece.

I’m with you on these chains! I have a few of them for other pendants as well they are certainly not out of the running!