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A 14k yellow gold pendant featuring a large cushion-cut green gemstone framed by a beaded gold halo and open sides, suspended from a diamond-set oval bail on a delicate gold chain.

Cushion-Cut Green Stone Pendant With Diamond Bail

14k yellow gold, Turkizite, diamonds

V. had a loose cushion-cut stone she'd bought on sale, and once she had it in hand she wanted it set into something simple that would let it stand on its own. The design went back and forth a few times — plain bail versus diamond bail, matching the beaded frame around the stone — before she landed on combining her two favorite directions. When it arrived she wrote: 'It's beautiful!!!! Thank you so much.'

'It's beautiful!!!! Thank you so much.' — on delivery

'Love it! I'm very pleased, thank you.' — on follow-up check-in

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Daily wear For herself Just because Complete the Set Companion pendant to a ring, Second piece in a series

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

Yellow gold 14k

Shape / Cut

Cushion cut

Primary Stone

Other

Accent Stones

Diamonds

Style

Accent stones Bezel Milgrain

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

Complete the Set Companion pendant to a ring, Second piece in a series

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Pendant stone approx. 9mm (cushion cut, client-provided); 5 round brilliant diamonds set in bail.

How they made it distinctive

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Built entirely around a client-supplied stone — scanned and measured before any design work began, rather than fit to a standard setting size
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Combines two separate design directions the client liked — a beaded frame around the stone and a diamond-set oval bail — into one piece
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Diamond bail added specifically so the pendant would visually connect to a ring the client already owns in the same stone type
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Cushion-cut center stone set in a four-prong mount sized to its exact scanned dimensions
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Beaded, bead-textured halo detailing around the stone echoes the look of the client's existing ring despite the different stone shape

How you'd make it yours

Stone: this piece uses a client-provided cushion-cut colored stone; a new commission could use a lab-created stone or a different natural gem in the same color family

Bail: this piece has a diamond-set oval bail; a new commission could use a plain polished bail for a simpler look

Frame: this piece uses a beaded halo frame; a new commission could use a plain bezel or a smooth polished rim instead

Diamond quality: this piece uses SI clarity, G-H color diamonds; a new commission could use higher VS clarity, F-G color stones

Metal: this piece is 14k yellow gold; the same design language works in 18k yellow gold or white gold

One of a kind: this exact pendant was built around one client's own stone and is not reproduced — a new commission is an original piece inspired by this one, not a copy

Design changes made

The client initially considered a plain gold bail to keep the look simple, but went back to the diamond-set bail after comparing it directly against her existing ring and deciding the bail should match the beaded frame around the stone for a more cohesive look.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who already owns a loose stone — inherited, purchased, or set aside — and wants it finally made into something wearable rather than sitting in a box. It's especially right if you want the setting built around your stone's actual measurements rather than squeezed into a standard mount, and if you'd like a new piece to visually connect with jewelry you already wear.

How it's made

Once the design was approved, the pendant was first printed as a wax model using a 3D printer, then attached to a wax tree and invested in plaster. The flask was fired in a kiln to burn out the wax, leaving a hollow mold, and molten 14k yellow gold was cast into that mold under pressure to form the raw pendant. A resin version was shared with the client beforehand so she could see the design take shape before it was cast in metal. After casting, the pendant was cleaned, polished, and finished by hand. The beaded, bead-textured frame surrounding the center stone was refined to pick up light evenly around the curve, and the stone was set into a four-prong mount sized to the client's exact stone measurements. The oval bail was finished last, with five round brilliant diamonds set by hand along its face to match the sparkle of the client's existing ring.

Key note

The entire setting was built around the exact scanned measurements of the client's own stone rather than a standard stock size, since cushion-cut colored stones vary enough in proportion that a generic setting would not sit flush.

Pricing guidance

A custom pendant built around a client-supplied center stone, with a diamond-accented bail and a beaded frame, sits toward the lower end of custom pendant pricing. Most of the cost comes from the 3D modeling required to fit the setting precisely to the client's own stone, plus the accent diamonds in the bail. Metal karat and diamond quality are the next biggest levers on price.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading the accent diamonds from SI clarity/G-H color to VS clarity/F-G color
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Adding more diamonds to the bail or extending stones into the frame itself
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Using 18k gold instead of 14k for a warmer tone and higher gold content
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Adding a matching set of earrings designed from the same beaded-frame language
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Choosing a larger or more elongated center stone that requires custom-cut accent stones

Moves price down ↓

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Using a plain gold bail instead of a diamond-set bail
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Reducing the diamond count in the bail from five stones to two or three
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Choosing 10k gold instead of 14k (though less recommended for stone-set pieces)
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Simplifying the beaded frame to a plain polished bezel
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Sourcing a lab-created accent stone instead of natural diamonds for the bail

Questions people ask

Can you set my own loose stone into a new pendant?

Yes, this is a common request — the client shipped in a loose cushion-cut stone that was scanned and measured before any design work started. Building the 3D model around the stone's exact dimensions ensures the prongs and frame fit the stone precisely rather than relying on a generic setting size. The stone is logged in as received, then a 3D render is built and shared for approval before anything is cast. This process works for most gemstones as long as the stone is durable enough for everyday prong or bezel setting.

What is Turkizite and is it durable enough for daily wear?

Turkizite is a trade name sometimes used for certain green-gold colored gemstones, and durability depends on the specific mineral it refers to, which should be confirmed with an appraisal or gemological report if daily wear is a concern. In general, colored stones in this hardness range are suitable for pendants, which see less impact than rings. A well-fitted prong or bezel setting, like the one used here, helps protect the stone's edges from daily knocks. If durability becomes a concern down the line, a bezel setting offers more protection than open prongs.

What grade of diamonds do you use for small accent stones like this?

For small accent diamonds like the five round brilliants in this bail, SI clarity and G-H color is a common and cost-effective choice — at this size, the visual difference between SI and VS clarity is minimal to the naked eye. Upgrading to VS clarity and F-G color is available for a modest price increase if a brighter, whiter sparkle is wanted. Either grade will appear clear rather than milky at this scale. The key factor for avoiding a milky appearance is avoiding lower clarity grades like I1, not necessarily chasing the highest grade available.

How much does a custom pendant with a client's own stone typically cost?

Pricing for a custom pendant built around a client-supplied stone typically falls in the lower range for custom work, since no center stone needs to be sourced. The main cost drivers are the 3D modeling required to fit the setting to the exact stone dimensions, the metal weight, and any accent diamonds added to the design. A simpler bail or frame brings the cost down, while more diamonds or a higher metal karat push it up. Exact pricing is usually confirmed only after the stone has been scanned and the 3D model built.

How long does it take to turn a loose stone into a finished pendant?

After the stone is shipped in and received, the design phase typically takes about a week to produce a 3D render for approval. Once the design is approved and the remaining balance is paid, production — casting, finishing, and stone setting — usually takes two to three weeks. In this case, a resin preview was shared partway through production so the client could see the piece take shape before final casting. Total time from shipping the stone to receiving the finished pendant is typically three to four weeks.

Can the bail be set with diamonds to match a ring I already own?

Yes, a diamond-set bail is a straightforward addition and a common way to tie a new pendant visually to an existing ring. In this case, the client compared a plain gold bail against a diamond-set version side by side with her existing ring before choosing the diamond bail for a closer match. Small round brilliant diamonds set into the bail add sparkle without competing with the center stone. This kind of detail is usually decided during the render-review stage, after the main design is settled.

Can the setting style be changed from prongs to a bezel?

Yes, switching from a prong setting to a bezel is possible on a design like this and is often chosen for extra stone protection during daily wear. A bezel wraps a continuous rim of metal around the stone's girdle rather than holding it with individual prongs, which reduces the risk of snagging or chipping an edge. The tradeoff is that a bezel covers slightly more of the stone's outline than prongs do. This kind of change is best discussed before the 3D model is finalized, since it affects the overall setting structure.