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A circular 14k yellow gold-plated silver medallion pendant featuring a stylized bird-beaked figure with a raised hand and a small eye detail, set within a sunburst-patterned coin-style border, hanging from a wide bail on a gold cable chain.

Custom Logo Medallion Pendant in 14k Gold-Plated Silver

Sterling silver, 14k yellow gold plating

A client came to us wanting his own logo turned into a wearable medallion — sized precisely to sit on the 8mm Cuban link chain he already owned. He worked through the budget and size trade-offs with us until we landed on a 1.5-2 inch coin-style pendant that fit both his vision and his budget, and he shipped us photos of his own chain to make sure the bail would be a perfect fit. When it shipped, he wrote back that he couldn't wait to see it in person.

'Looks amazing!' — on seeing the first render

'Awesome! Can't wait to see it in person.' — on shipping

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Daily wear For himself Make Your Mark Personal symbol / signet

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

Gold plated silver

Primary Stone

No stone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Cuban chain compatible Logo Symbolic

Design Complexity

Complex

Intent

Make Your Mark Personal symbol / signet

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Pendant approximately 1.5-2in (38-51mm); bail sized to fit 8mm Cuban link chain.

How they made it distinctive

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Bail engineered specifically to fit the client's own 8mm Cuban link chain, confirmed against photos of his actual chain
02
Coin-style paneled border chosen to frame the emblem the way a medallion frames a central image
03
Matte-and-polish contrast applied selectively to make the raised emblem stand out against the recessed background
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Sized at 1.5-2 inches to read as a statement piece while staying within the client's original size ceiling
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Cast as a single piece with the bail integrated into the medallion rather than added separately

How you'd make it yours

Metal: this piece is gold-plated silver; a new commission could use solid 14k or 18k gold for a heavier, longer-lasting finish

Stone: this piece has no center stone; a new commission could add a gemstone to the eye or emblem detail

Size: this piece is 1.5-2 inches; a new commission could be sized smaller or larger to suit a different chain or preference

Bail: this piece was custom-fit to an 8mm Cuban link; a new commission's bail would be sized to its own owner's chain

Finish: this piece uses a matte-and-polish contrast; a new commission could use an all-polished or all-matte finish instead

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

Design changes made

The final size and material were narrowed down through several rounds of budget discussion — starting from a 2-3 inch ask and settling on a 1.5-2 inch pendant in gold-plated silver with a bail custom-fit to the client's own 8mm Cuban chain. The design matched the client's logo concept without further changes once the render was approved.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who already has a personal mark or symbol in mind and wants it turned into something they can actually wear on a chain they already own. It's especially right if you want a statement-sized medallion rather than something subtle, and you care about the practical detail of how it sits on a thicker chain, not just how it looks in a render.

How it's made

Once the design was approved, a resin model was 3D printed as the first physical version of the pendant, letting the client see the piece's true form before any metal was committed. That resin was then used to create an investment mold, which was fired to burn out the resin and leave a hollow cavity. Molten 14k yellow gold plated sterling silver was cast into the mold, producing the raw medallion and bail as a single cast piece. After casting, the pendant was cleaned up and the recessed background areas of the emblem were given a matte finish while the raised letter and border details were polished to a high shine, creating contrast between the two surfaces. The bail was checked and adjusted against photos of the client's actual chain to confirm the 8mm Cuban link would pass through cleanly before the piece was finished and plated.

Key note

The matte-and-polish contrast is applied only after casting and cleanup, because the matte finish has to be masked off precisely so it doesn't dull the raised, high-polish emblem details.

Pricing guidance

A coin-style logo medallion pendant of this size and detail level sits toward the mid range for custom pendant work. The primary cost driver is the size of the piece combined with the layered relief detail — a larger medallion with a raised emblem and paneled border requires more metal and more hand-finishing than a simple flat pendant. Metal choice is the next biggest lever on price.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading from gold-plated silver to solid 14k or 18k gold
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Increasing the pendant size beyond 2 inches
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Adding a center gemstone in the eye or emblem detail
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Adding engraving to the back of the medallion
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Requesting a two-tone finish across the emblem and border

Moves price down ↓

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Reducing the pendant size closer to 1 inch
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Simplifying the emblem to remove the layered coin-border detail
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Choosing a flat pendant without the raised relief construction
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Omitting the wide Cuban-compatible bail in favor of a standard bail

Questions people ask

Can you turn a logo or personal design into a pendant?

Yes, a personal or brand logo can be recreated as a wearable pendant using 3D modeling and casting. The design team converts a flat image or description into a dimensional medallion with raised and recessed details for contrast. A photorealistic render is shared for approval before any metal is cast, so the design can be adjusted before production begins. This process works for abstract symbols, letterforms, and combined graphic designs like a coin-style emblem.

How durable is gold-plated silver for a pendant you wear every day?

Gold-plated silver has a solid sterling silver base with a thin layer of gold, typically 14k or 18k, applied over the top. The plating will gradually wear with regular contact, especially on raised or high-friction areas, so the bright gold color fades slowly over years of daily wear rather than staying permanent. Higher-karat plating tends to hold its color longer than lower-karat plating. Re-plating is a standard jewelry service if the finish fades and the color needs to be refreshed.

Can a pendant bail be made to fit a thick Cuban link chain?

Yes, a pendant's bail can be sized specifically to accommodate a thick chain like an 8mm Cuban link. This usually requires photos of the actual chain, including the clasp, next to a ruler or coin for scale, so the bail opening can be confirmed before casting. Building the bail to the chain's exact width prevents a mismatch where the pendant either won't fit or slides awkwardly. This is a functional design step, not a cosmetic one, and it's confirmed early in the design process.

What does a custom logo pendant like this typically cost?

A coin-style medallion pendant with raised emblem detail and a paneled border sits toward the mid range for custom pendant work, largely because of its size and the amount of hand-finishing the layered relief requires. Metal choice has the biggest effect on price — gold-plated silver costs meaningfully less than solid gold at the same size. Adding a center gemstone, increasing the size, or adding engraving all push the cost higher from there.

How long does it take to make a custom pendant like this?

The design phase for a custom pendant typically takes about a week, during which a 3D render is created and refined based on client feedback. Once the design is approved, production usually takes another three to four weeks, covering casting, finishing, and any stone setting. In total, most custom pendants like this are completed within four to six weeks from deposit to shipping.

Can a matte and polished finish be combined on one pendant?

Yes, combining a matte finish on recessed background areas with a high polish on raised details is a common way to add contrast and make an emblem or letterform stand out. The matte areas are typically finished after casting, with the polished sections masked or worked separately so the two textures don't blend into each other. This technique works especially well on medallion or coin-style pendants where a raised design sits against a flatter background. It doesn't affect the durability of the piece, only its surface appearance.

Can a stone be added to a logo pendant design?

Yes, a gemstone can be incorporated into specific design elements, such as an eye or a focal point within a logo, though doing so adds to both the cost and the production complexity. The setting has to be designed into the 3D model from the start so the stone sits securely within the raised or recessed detail. Some clients choose to leave the final piece stone-free for a cleaner metal-only look after seeing the render. Either direction is workable, but it needs to be decided before the design moves to casting.

Is a 1.5 to 2 inch pendant too big for daily wear?

A 1.5 to 2 inch medallion pendant is on the larger end for a daily-wear pendant, but it's a common size for coin-style or logo medallions meant to be a statement piece rather than a subtle accent. Pairing a larger pendant with a heavier chain, like an 8mm Cuban link, generally balances the proportions so the piece doesn't feel oversized on the body. Weight is more of a comfort consideration than size alone, and gold-plated silver keeps a larger medallion lighter than the same size in solid gold. Anyone concerned about scale can request a smaller version, typically down to around 1 inch.