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A polished white metal pendant shaped like a cursive, open-outline heart with looping ends, hanging at an angle from a fine cable chain.

Script Heart Pendant in Polished White Metal

Sterling silver

A client sent in his own drawing of a heart — a single looping line, almost like handwriting — and asked for it to be made into a pendant. He pointed to one reference style he liked best to guide the proportions, then approved the design to hang at an angle rather than straight, since that read closer to how he'd drawn it. When the finished piece arrived, he called it awesome.

'The rough sketch looks good. I like it hanging on an angle.' — on seeing the rough sketch

'This looks awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product.' — on design approval

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Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

Sterling silver

Primary Stone

No stone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Heart Minimal Word text

Design Complexity

Simple

Intent

Make Your Mark Identity expression

Intent: Certainty

Medium

Size

Pendant approximately 19-25mm (0.75-1 inch), hangs at an angle.

How they made it distinctive

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Based directly on the client's own hand-drawn sketch rather than a studio design — the piece is a translation of his sketch, not an original studio concept
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Rendered as a single unbroken line with no flat backing or cutout plate, so the heart reads as a continuous gesture rather than a filled shape
03
Deliberately hung at an angle rather than straight down, which the client specifically chose to preserve the casual character of his sketch
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Kept intentionally under one inch at the client's request, so the piece stays minimal and close to the body rather than being a statement piece

How you'd make it yours

Metal: this piece is sterling silver; a new commission could use 14k gold or gold-plated silver for a warmer tone

Size: this piece is kept under one inch; a new piece could be scaled larger while keeping the same line proportions

Orientation: this piece hangs at an angle; a new commission could hang straight down instead

Background: this piece is an open cut-out line; a new piece could add a solid backing plate behind the heart

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

Design changes made

The client confirmed he wanted the pendant to hang at an angle rather than straight, which the team had proposed as an option in the first rough sketch — a small adjustment that kept the casual, sketched feel of his original drawing.

Who this is for

This is for someone who already has a specific image in mind — a sketch, a doodle, a personal mark — and wants it made real rather than choosing from existing designs. It suits someone who prefers understated jewelry that carries meaning quietly rather than a piece designed to make a statement.

How it's made

Once the angled design was approved from the 3D render, the pendant was built from a 3D-printed wax model, which was attached to a wax tree and set in investment plaster. The plaster flask was fired in a kiln to burn out the wax, leaving a hollow mold, and molten sterling silver was then cast into that mold under pressure to form the raw pendant. After cooling, the piece was removed from the mold for cleanup and finishing. Because the design is a single continuous line with no flat background or stone to set, the finishing work focused entirely on surface quality: the cast line was cleaned of any casting texture, then polished to a consistent mirror shine along its full length, including the tight curve where the loops cross near the base. The bail was finished to the same polish so the pendant reads as one unbroken, fluid form from top to bottom.

Key note

The pendant was deliberately cast to hang at an angle rather than straight down, so the open loop echoes the asymmetry of the client's original hand-drawn sketch.

Pricing guidance

A small single-line sterling silver pendant like this sits at the lower end of custom pendant pricing. Most of the cost comes from the 3D design work needed to translate a hand-drawn sketch into a wearable line, since there is no stone or complex surface detail to add cost on top of that. Metal choice and size are the two levers that move the price most from here.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading from sterling silver to 14k or 18k gold
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Increasing the pendant size beyond one inch, which requires more metal and a thicker wire gauge for structural strength
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Adding a flat background plate behind the heart line rather than leaving it open
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Adding a diamond or other accent stone set into the design
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Requesting a matching chain made specifically for the piece rather than sourcing a standard one

Moves price down ↓

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Keeping the pendant at its current small scale under one inch
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Choosing gold-plated silver instead of solid gold for a similar look at lower material cost
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Simplifying the line to fewer crossing points, which reduces 3D modeling and finishing time
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Leaving the piece in its current open, cut-out form rather than adding a solid backing

Questions people ask

Can you turn my own drawing into a pendant?

Yes. This pendant started as the client's own hand-drawn sketch of a heart, which the design team translated into a 3D digital model before any metal was involved. The process starts with a photo or scan of the drawing along with a description of what you want kept or adjusted. A rendered preview is shared for approval before production begins, so you can confirm the proportions match your original sketch.

What metal is this heart pendant made of?

This piece is sterling silver, which is .925 silver — the standard fine-silver alloy used across custom jewelry. It's a durable, tarnish-resistant choice for everyday wear as long as it's cleaned periodically with a polishing cloth. Sterling silver is also one of the more affordable metal options for custom pendants without compromising durability. The same design can be made in gold or gold-plated silver if a warmer tone is preferred.

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

From design approval to delivery, a piece like this typically takes four to five weeks to produce. That includes 3D printing a wax model, casting it in metal, and hand-finishing and polishing the final piece. An additional week or so is usually needed upfront for the design and render approval stage before production starts. Total time from first conversation to delivery is usually five to six weeks.

What does a small custom silver pendant like this typically cost?

A single-line sterling silver pendant without any stones sits at the lower end of custom pendant pricing. The main cost driver is the 3D design work required to convert a sketch into a precise line-based model, rather than material cost. Simple, open-line designs like this one are generally one of the more accessible ways to get a fully custom piece made.

Will the pendant look exactly like my drawing?

A skilled design team can get very close to a hand-drawn sketch, but a 3D model will always be a bit more precise and symmetrical than a freehand drawing. In this case, the team offered the option to hang the heart at a slight angle rather than straight down, specifically to preserve the casual, sketched feel of the original line. Reviewing the 3D render before production is the best opportunity to request adjustments so the final piece matches your intent.

Can a pendant like this be made without a chain?

Yes, pendants are commonly ordered on their own so the customer can pair them with a chain they already own. If you do want a chain included, it helps to provide the width of your existing chain or a photo next to a coin or ruler so the bail opening is sized to fit properly. A plain cable chain is a common standard pairing for a minimal pendant like this.

Is a cast silver pendant durable for daily wear?

Sterling silver is a solid choice for daily wear, though like any silver piece it can tarnish over time with exposure to air and moisture, which is reversible with regular polishing. Because this design is a single continuous line rather than a flat plate, there's slightly more surface area exposed to contact, but the casting process makes the line solid and sturdy rather than hollow or fragile. Avoiding harsh chemicals, lotions, and swimming while wearing it will help it keep its shine longest.

Can this heart design be made bigger or smaller than shown?

Yes, the size of a line-based pendant like this can be scaled up or down fairly easily since the design exists as a 3D digital file. Going smaller than about three-quarters of an inch starts to risk losing the clarity of the looping line, while going larger may require a thicker wire gauge to keep the piece structurally sound. The client on this piece specifically requested a size just under one inch to keep it understated.