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An oval white metal pendant on a cable chain, depicting a raised relief image of a robed female religious figure standing above three smaller kneeling figures, framed by a diamond-cut ridged border and an engraved banner of text at the top.

Our Lady of Fatima Pendant — Religious Medal in White Gold

10k white gold

A client wanted a devotional pendant made as close as possible to a specific image of Our Lady of Fatima with the three children at her feet. Working from that photo alone, the design went through several rounds of refinement — a halo was added around the figure's head, and the lettering spacing was adjusted after a close look at the 3D model. When she saw the final revised design, she wrote: 'So beautiful! I love it!'

'I love it! Is it possible to add a crown/halo around her head?' — on seeing the first render

'So beautiful! I love it!' — on seeing the revised design

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Daily wear For herself Make Your Mark Cultural or heritage

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

White gold 10k

Primary Stone

No stone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Antique Human figure Portrait Religios

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

Make Your Mark Cultural or heritage

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Pendant approximately 1 inch tall.

How they made it distinctive

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Modeled closely on a specific reference photo of Our Lady of Fatima with the three children, rather than a generic devotional design
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Halo added around the figure's head after client feedback on the first render, refining the design beyond the original reference
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Letter spacing in the border engraving adjusted after close review of the 3D model for accuracy
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Bail sized to fit the client's own existing chain rather than requiring a new one
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Cast in solid 10k white gold for long-term durability rather than a plated alternative

How you'd make it yours

Metal: this piece is 10k white gold; a new commission could use yellow gold, rose gold, or gold-plated silver for a different look or price point

Size: this piece is about one inch tall; a new piece can be made larger or smaller to suit the wearer's preference

Border detail: the ridged edge on this piece can be simplified to a plain polished edge on a new commission

Religious imagery: a new piece could depict a different devotional figure or scene using the same relief-and-border design language

One of a kind: this exact pendant was designed for one client from her own reference photo and is not reproduced — a new commission is an original piece inspired by this one

Design changes made

A halo was added around the figure's head after the client compared the first render to her reference image, and the engraved lettering was respaced to add a gap between two words. Both changes were made after the client reviewed the 3D model closely and flagged the details by eye.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who already has a specific devotional image in mind and wants it recreated faithfully rather than choosing from a catalog of standard religious pendants. It's especially right for someone who wants to wear their faith as something personal and durable, made to last rather than replaced over time.

How it's made

Once the design was finalized, the 3D model was printed in wax and attached to a wax tree inside a flask. The flask was heated in a kiln to burn out the wax, leaving a hollow mold, and molten 10k white gold was poured into that cavity. After cooling, the raw pendant was removed from the mold and prepared for finishing. The cast pendant then went through cleaning, polishing, and final finishing to smooth the surface relief of the figures and sharpen the engraved lettering along the border. The decorative ridged edge was polished to soften its profile compared to the crisper look of the digital render, giving the finished medallion a more traditional, worn-in feel. The bail was sized to accommodate the client's own chain rather than a new one supplied with the piece.

Key note

The decorative border ridges look noticeably shallower on the finished metal piece than in the 3D render, since the render shows a crisp unpolished surface that softens once the piece is cast and polished.

Pricing guidance

A one-inch devotional medallion pendant in 10k white gold with raised figural relief sits toward the lower-middle range for custom pendant work. Most of the cost comes from the detailed figural relief and lettering, which require more modeling and finishing time than a plain pendant shape. Metal choice is the next biggest driver of price at this size and complexity.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading from 10k to 14k or 18k white gold
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Adding gemstone accents around the border or figures
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Increasing the pendant size beyond one inch, which requires more metal and finishing time
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Requesting hand-finishing or antiquing to deepen the relief detail further
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Adding a matching chain in the same metal rather than using an existing chain

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Choosing gold-plated sterling silver instead of solid white gold
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Reducing the pendant size slightly
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Simplifying the border detail to a plain polished edge
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Omitting the engraved lettering band around the figures

Questions people ask

Can you make a religious medallion pendant from a photo I already have?

Yes, a reference photo is often all that's needed to start a design like this. The design team builds a 3D model based on the image and description provided, then shares a photorealistic render for review before anything is cast. Multiple rounds of adjustment are normal — things like adding a halo or fixing letter spacing can be refined at this stage. The final piece is cast in metal only after the client approves the 3D design.

What's the difference between 10k white gold and gold-plated silver for a pendant like this?

Solid 10k white gold is white gold alloy all the way through, so the color and durability hold up over decades of wear without replating. Gold-plated sterling silver is a silver base with a thin gold or rhodium layer on top, which is more affordable but will gradually wear thin with daily contact, especially at high-touch points. For a devotional piece meant to be worn often and kept long-term, solid metal holds up better over time. Both options can achieve the same visual design and detail level.

How long does it take to make a custom medallion pendant?

The design phase typically takes about a week, during which a 3D render is produced and refined based on feedback. Once the design is approved, production — casting, cleaning, polishing, and finishing — usually takes two to three additional weeks. Pieces with multiple rounds of design revision, like adding engraving adjustments or decorative elements, may take a bit longer on the design side specifically.

What does a one-inch religious pendant typically cost?

A pendant of this size and detail level — a raised figural scene with engraved lettering — sits toward the lower-middle range for custom pendant work. The main cost driver is the complexity of the relief sculpting and lettering rather than the pendant's small size. Metal choice (gold-plated silver versus solid white or yellow gold) is the next largest factor affecting price.

Can the pendant be made to fit a chain I already own?

Yes, this is a common request. The bail — the loop that connects the pendant to the chain — can be sized during the design phase to fit a specific chain width, so there's no need to buy a new chain. It's worth confirming the chain width before the design is finalized so the bail opening is cast to the right size.

Will the engraved text and relief detail look exactly like the 3D render once it's cast?

The cast and polished piece will generally look a bit softer and more rounded than the 3D render, because renders show crisp unfinished edges before polishing. Fine details like border ridges often appear shallower in the final metal than they did in the digital preview, simply because polishing smooths the surface. The overall design, proportions, and lettering placement will match what was approved in the render.

Can you adjust small details like letter spacing after seeing the first render?

Yes, this kind of fine adjustment is a normal part of the design review process. Clients often catch small details only after examining the 3D model closely, such as spacing between letters or wanting an added decorative element like a halo. These changes are made before casting begins, since nothing is produced in metal until the client approves the final 3D design.

Can a religious medallion pendant be made in different metals?

Yes, the same design can typically be produced in a range of metals including gold-plated sterling silver, solid sterling silver, and solid yellow or white gold in various karats. Metal choice affects both the final cost and the long-term durability and color of the piece. Solid gold options cost more upfront but don't require replating over time the way plated pieces eventually do.