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Double Snowflake Eternity Pendant in 14k White Gold

14k white gold

A wife wanted a pendant for her husband that joined two matching snowflakes with a Greek symbol for eternity between them, marking their connection to each other for their anniversary. The design came out lighter than first estimated once the cut-out detail was modeled, and she chose 14k white gold once she saw the render. When it arrived, she wrote: 'I received it! It's beautiful, thank you!'

'It looks phenomenal!' — on seeing the first render

'I received it! It's beautiful, thank you!' — on delivery

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Anniversary Daily wear Gift for partner A Gift That Says Everything Anniversary

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

White gold 14k

Primary Stone

No stone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Anniversary Cut out Snowflake Symbolic Twisted

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

A Gift That Says Everything Anniversary

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Pendant approximately 1.5in long. Bail sized to fit a 3mm wide curb chain.

How they made it distinctive

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Two snowflakes paired together rather than a single motif, representing two people connected to each other
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A small Greek eternity symbol placed at the center point joining the two snowflakes
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Twisted vertical bar used as the connecting element between the two cut-out forms, adding texture against the flat snowflake faces
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Cut-out construction chosen to keep a 1.5-inch pendant visually light rather than heavy and solid
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Bail sized specifically to fit an existing curb chain rather than a new one, at the client's request

How you'd make it yours

Stone: this piece has no stone; a new commission could add small accent stones at the snowflake points or center symbol

Metal: this piece is 14k white gold; the same design language works in yellow gold, rose gold, or sterling silver

Motif count: this piece pairs two snowflakes; a new commission could use a single snowflake or a different paired symbol

Center symbol: this piece uses a Greek eternity symbol; a new piece could use a different meaningful symbol or initial

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

Design changes made

The piece was originally discussed at 2 inches long, but was reduced to 1.5 inches during design to fit the budget while still capturing the detail in the cut-out snowflakes. Metal was also changed from the originally quoted sterling silver to 14k white gold once the final render and lighter-than-estimated weight were confirmed.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who wants to mark a relationship milestone with a symbol that means something specific to the two of them, not just a pre-made design. It's especially right for an anniversary gift where the recipient already has a chain they want to keep wearing, and the new piece needs to work with what they already have.

How it's made

Once the client approved the photorealistic render, the design team produced a wax model of the pendant using a 3D printer. The wax model was attached to a wax tree and set inside a flask, which was placed in a kiln to burn out the wax and leave a hollow mold. Molten 14k white gold was then poured into the mold to form the raw pendant. After casting, the piece was removed from the mold, cleaned, and polished to bring up the finish on the cut-out snowflake surfaces and the twisted center bar. The small Greek symbol between the two snowflakes was refined during finishing to keep its detail crisp at this scale. The pendant then passed a final quality check before the bail was confirmed to fit the client's existing 3mm curb chain.

Key note

The pendant's final weight came in lighter than the original estimate specifically because of how much metal the cut-out snowflake detailing removes compared to a solid design.

Pricing guidance

A cut-out pendant of this type, with two symmetrical dimensional elements joined by a connecting detail, sits toward the lower end of the mid-range for custom pendant work in 14k gold. Most of the cost comes from the 3D modeling needed to get the cut-out detail and the connecting element to read cleanly at a small scale, plus the hand-finishing required afterward. Metal choice is the single biggest lever on price for a no-stone design like this.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading from 14k to 18k white gold increases material cost
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Increasing the pendant length beyond 1.5 inches adds more metal and modeling complexity
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Adding gemstone accents to the snowflake points or center symbol
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Choosing a more intricate or denser cut-out pattern within each snowflake
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Adding engraving to the back of either snowflake

Moves price down ↓

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Using sterling silver instead of 14k white gold
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Reducing the pendant to a single snowflake rather than a paired design
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Simplifying the cut-out pattern to fewer points or less detail
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Omitting the center symbol or connecting bar detail
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Choosing a shorter overall pendant length

Questions people ask

How durable is a cut-out pendant design like this for everyday wear?

Cut-out designs remove metal from the piece, which makes them lighter but also means there's less material at the thinnest points compared to a solid pendant. In 14k white gold, a cut-out snowflake pattern like this is sturdy enough for regular wear as long as it isn't repeatedly caught on clothing or bent. The twisted connecting bar between the two snowflakes adds some structural rigidity to the overall piece. Most clients find this type of pendant holds up well for years of normal use.

What's the difference between sterling silver and 14k white gold for a pendant like this?

Sterling silver and 14k white gold look similar when polished, but they differ in durability and maintenance. White gold is an alloy that includes real gold content and typically has a rhodium plating for its bright white finish, which is more scratch-resistant than silver over time. Silver will tarnish faster with exposure to air and skin oils and requires more frequent cleaning to stay bright. For a piece intended for daily wear over many years, white gold generally holds its finish longer.

What does a custom cut-out pendant like this typically cost?

A two-piece cut-out pendant design in 14k white gold, with a connecting detail and no stones, falls toward the lower end of the mid-range for custom pendant work. The main cost driver is the 3D modeling and finishing work required to get fine cut-out detail to read well at pendant scale, not the materials themselves since there are no gemstones involved. Metal choice has the single largest effect on the final price.

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

A custom pendant design typically takes about one week for the 3D design and render phase, followed by three to four weeks for production once the design is approved. Production includes wax modeling, casting, polishing, and finishing. Total time from deposit to shipping is usually five to six weeks, though this can vary slightly based on design complexity and metal choice.

Can the pendant size be adjusted from what's shown here?

Yes, a pendant like this can be scaled up or down from its current size, though very small sizes may lose some of the fine cut-out detail in the snowflake points. Larger sizes increase both the amount of metal used and the cost. The 1.5-inch length used here was chosen specifically to preserve the cut-out detail while keeping the piece proportional and wearable.

Can I use my own chain with a custom pendant like this?

Yes, many clients supply their own chain rather than ordering one with the pendant. When doing so, it's important to confirm the chain's width in advance so the pendant's bail can be sized to fit it properly. A bail that's too narrow won't accommodate a thicker chain, and one that's too wide may let the pendant slide around more than intended.

Can a symbol or motif be added to a design like this?

Yes, small symbols or motifs can be incorporated into a cut-out pendant design, either as a standalone element or integrated between larger design features like these paired snowflakes. The key consideration is scale — very detailed symbols need to be large enough to stay legible once cast and polished. A designer will typically advise on the minimum size needed to keep fine details crisp.

Does a lighter cut-out design mean lower quality?

No, a lighter weight from cut-out detailing is a design characteristic, not a quality issue. The weight comes down because less metal is used where the pattern is cut away, not because the piece is thinner or less structurally sound at its load-bearing points like the bail and connecting bar. The finished piece still goes through the same casting, polishing, and quality control process as a solid design.