What to do with this pendant?

[two_little_birds]

I bought this pendant when I was 18 (almost 20 years ago) after my mother passed away.

I haven't worn it in 10+ years - simply because it's not my style anymore.

I'm picking up my new Julia setting next week and was wondering maybe I could take the stones from this and create a WB?

Or perhaps I could just save it and give it to my daughter when she's older?

Any other suggestions?

 

[VRBeauty]

Does this piece have sentimental value to you? I ask only because I'm sure the diamonds could be incorporated into a nice wedding band, but it's also likely that if it's in your budget, you could find higher-performing diamonds that would give you a 'blingier" band than you'd get by re-using the stones from your pendant.

Another option for those diamonds might be to incorporate them into a DBTY-type project... maybe earrings for your and your daughter, or a nice necklace for your daughter as she gets older.

 

[Niel]

Is it sentimental? if so that's a nice thing to pass down, other wise I'd turn it into a bezel band or eternity

 

[two_little_birds]

Part of me says, yes it's sentimental... but then the other part of me is like "well it's not like mom actually gave you the pendant".

I feel bad not wearing it, and even if I do save it for my daughter... she might not like it or even appreciate it.

 

[Niel]

Part of me says, yes it's sentimental... but then the other part of me is like "well it's not like mom actually gave you the pendant".

I feel bad not wearing it, and even if I do save it for my daughter... she might not like it or even appreciate it.

Make them into a band and engrave something nice about your mom in it?

 

[junebug17]

I like the idea of making a band out of it.

 

[stargurl78]

I would either make a band or a DBTY necklace with the diamonds. My vote goes to the DBTY.

 

[VRBeauty]

One other option since the heart is not too large - replace the bale and use the pendant as a bracelet charm. It would probably be too large for everyday use, but might work as an occasional piece?

 

[orbaya]

Maybe you could create a new pendant using the same diamonds but something that is more your style now. This way you are still using the diamonds, and it would still be a pendant.

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

If it was me, and because this piece is sentimental. I would have it made into a ring. I like to be able to see my pieces when they have a special place in my heart.

Then every time you look down at your hand, you remember your wonderful mother.

 

[two_little_birds]

I would either make a band or a DBTY necklace with the diamonds. My vote goes to the DBTY.

Do you think the diamonds are big enough for a DBTY? Total weight of the 16 diamonds is just under 1ct.

 

[two_little_birds]

If it was me, and because this piece is sentimental. I would have it made into a ring. I like to be able to see my pieces when they have a special place in my heart.

Then every time you look down at your hand, you remember your wonderful mother.

This was my original thought too, not sure what type of ring though - channel I suppose?

 

[Rosebloom]

6 pointers would be a lovely bezeled eternity band! That is also a common DBTY size if you like that idea.

 

[two_little_birds]

6 pointers would be a lovely bezeled eternity band! That is also a common DBTY size if you like that idea.

Decisions decisions, I honestly like both ideas - perhaps I need to think on this a little more and find some inspiration pieces.

 

[FancyDiamond]

For a dbty necklace, why not make one with altenating size diamonds? For example, althernate between 15-pt and 6 pt?

 

[two_little_birds]

For a dbty necklace, why not make one with altenating size diamonds? For example, althernate between 15-pt and 6 pt?

Thanks FD, but I don't want to use any new diamonds... only the current ones I have. So far I have found these two pieces I rather like...

 

[VRBeauty]

Since the pendant has sentimental value, I'd go for the ring. Somehow it seems more personal than the DBTY necklace.

 

[FancyDiamond]

For a dbty necklace, why not make one with altenating size diamonds? For example, althernate between 15-pt and 6 pt?

Thanks FD, but I don't want to use any new diamonds... only the current ones I have. So far I have found these two pieces I rather like...

I think 6-pt dbty is very tiny. The necklace may look a little "insignificant". However, if used in a bezel eternity ring, the jewelry will be perfect. I also vote for bezel eternity ring. Love your inspiration ring.

 

[junebug17]

Oh I love the bezel eternity ring! I think you should go with that!

 

[Enerchi]

another vote for the bezel eternity. THis way you can also look at the diamonds and be reminded of their significance. I think they DBTY would be pretty small and delicate in the end.

Have you been in touch with any vendors to get a price for either idea? Maybe that's the deciding factor....??

 

[two_little_birds]

another vote for the bezel eternity. THis way you can also look at the diamonds and be reminded of their significance. I think they DBTY would be pretty small and delicate in the end.

Have you been in touch with any vendors to get a price for either idea? Maybe that's the deciding factor....??

This is my thought as well... the diamonds are too small for a DBTY.

Haven't been in touch with any vendors yet, any recommendations?

 

[stargurl78]

I would either make a band or a DBTY necklace with the diamonds. My vote goes to the DBTY.

Do you think the diamonds are big enough for a DBTY? Total weight of the 16 diamonds is just under 1ct.

I think they could definitely work for a DBTY but I know a lot of people around here like them larger. The bezel eternity is a great idea too!