To keep or not to keep - that is the question.

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Yes to what @Lookinagain posted above.

This is what my son had done for his GF for a stickpin conversion -> pendant. Tiny jump-ring in the same plane as the pendant, then a bigger ring (which in this instance was clumsily flattened from a round to an oval because: COVID supply chain, I think). But the jump-ring was nicely done and it hangs perfectly flat and vertical. (The brass button thing at the very bottom is just the catch for the box).

The stickpin was an eBay gamble American Arts & Crafts 14K plus high-kt gold plate and garnet -- maybe 5/8" before the jump-ring.

i love this
well done your son for his vision

but now im thinking about how watch chains need to come back into fashion ....

 

[Mreader]

I thought I would update this thread and show the conversion. I really love it! For some reason I cannot get my phone to focus adequately on the Chased details of the pendant so it’s actually prettier in person but what can you do. Hopefully you guys can visualize!

 

[Lookinagain]

That came out really pretty!

 

[stracci2000]

It's perfect!!
I love the size and shape. It is very visually appealing with the round stone surrounded by the airline and hexagon frame!

 

[MamaBee]

I’m missed your original thread. It’s gorgeous. I’m so happy you decided to keep it!

 

[kgizo]

This is fabulous! Love everything about it! Great conversion.

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Great result! It's wonderful!

 

[blingmeupscotty]

I thought I would update this thread and show the conversion. I really love it! For some reason I cannot get my phone to focus adequately on the Chased details of the pendant so it’s actually prettier in person but what can you do. Hopefully you guys can visualize!

Freaking STUNNING

 

[OneKuhlChic]

If I do that I would have to re-orient it probably but I kind of like the star orientation. But a bail wouldn't fit well on that I believe.

I bought this stick pin on a lark thinking it would be a pretty pendant. It’s platinum and gold. What do you guys think? It was $225 and I have 30 days to return. If I did a conversion I would probably do it myself with some pliers.

In trying to show pictures of my neck, my skin got really aggravated so excuse my reddish skin!
Even with all the photos I could not get a great neck shot with the item in focus.

I LOVE IT what a fabulous score!!! I also love the star shaped orientation and don't think it would be a problem for a jeweler to add a bail. The warm lovely color of the diamond is beautiful as well.

 

[OneKuhlChic]

I thought I would update this thread and show the conversion. I really love it! For some reason I cannot get my phone to focus adequately on the Chased details of the pendant so it’s actually prettier in person but what can you do. Hopefully you guys can visualize!

It came out perfect!! Congrats!

 

[springerspaniel]

This is so clever and what a beautiful outcome! It looks lovely on you!

 

[yssie]

Please don't think I am being bossy and horrible! I just want to help!
I love this stickpin, but I have a few concerns.
I'm only mentioning this because I have done this surgery myself, with mixed results.

If you are gonna use piers to make a pendant, I wanted to point some things out.
Based on the way the pin is attached to the back, if you bend it down to make a bail, the face of the pendant will pitch forward while you are wearing it.
On the other hand, you could bend it upwards to create a loop more on top, but the pin may be really brittle, and you could snap it off.
That's a chance you would take.
The best way for this to be turned into a pendant is to have the bail soldered directly on top by a jeweler, so it hangs properly.

Saving this!! Picture perfect illustration, this is so helpful. Thank you (from the rest of us thread lurkers) @stracci2000!!

 

[yssie]

Turned out fantastic @Mreader! The bail shape works nicely!

 

[CaseyLouLou]

I thought I would update this thread and show the conversion. I really love it! For some reason I cannot get my phone to focus adequately on the Chased details of the pendant so it’s actually prettier in person but what can you do. Hopefully you guys can visualize!

Nice job! And I love a good deal!

 

[VRBeauty]

Beautiful! I like to think that the original creator and owner would be happy to see this lovely piece brought back to life!