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A circular 14k yellow gold disc pendant on a chain, featuring an interlocking Star of David and heart outline set with pink-purple pavé sapphires, with a smooth polished gold background.

Star of David & Heart Pendant in 14k Gold with Pink Sapphires

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14k yellow gold, natural pink sapphire

A client came to us wanting a one-inch gold disc pendant with a heart-and-Star-of-David motif traced in stones, originally planning diamonds before switching to pink sapphires for color. After the first finished piece came back with a matte background she hadn't expected, it was remade in the same design with a high-polish finish she approved before it shipped. She wrote back: 'It's beautiful!! I'm trying to pay but the link doesn't take me anywhere.'

'It's beautiful!! I'm trying to pay but the link doesn't take me anywhere.' — on delivery

'I absolutely love this piece but it is big for my neck. Can you please make me another but the size of a nickel?' — on delivery

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For herself Make Your Mark Cultural or heritage

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

Yellow gold 14k

Shape / Cut

Round

Primary Stone

Sapphire

Accent Stones

None

Style

Coin medallion Cultural heritage Heart Matte finish Star of David Symbolic

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

Make Your Mark Cultural or heritage

Intent: Certainty

Medium

Size

Pendant disc 1 inch diameter. Chain client-provided (not fabricated).

How they made it distinctive

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Heart and Star of David combined into one overlapping pave outline rather than two separate symbols
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Pink sapphires chosen in place of the originally planned diamonds to bring color into a traditionally colorless pave design
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Matte-and-polish two-tone finish used to make the pave outline stand out against the disc surface
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Piece was fully recast to achieve a high-polish background after the client found the first matte version too dull
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Round bail sized to accept the client's own existing chain rather than a new chain being sourced

How you'd make it yours

Stone: this piece uses natural pink sapphires; a new commission could use lab sapphires, diamonds, or another colored stone for a different look

Symbol: this piece combines a heart and Star of David; a new commission could use a different symbol or symbol pairing

Finish: this piece has a matte background with a polished outer disc; the same design language works with an all-polish or all-matte finish

Size: made to this piece's one-inch diameter; a new piece can be sized differently based on its own design needs

Engraving: the back of the disc can carry a new inscription on a fresh commission

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

Design changes made

The stone choice changed from pave diamonds to pink sapphires after the client requested color partway through design. The finish was also adjusted from an initial matte background to a high-polish background after the client said she expected a shinier look.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who wants a symbol that carries real personal or cultural meaning, rendered in a material that feels personal rather than traditional. It's especially right for someone who likes the idea of a widely recognized emblem but wants to make it their own through color and stone choice rather than wearing it in its most conventional form.

How it's made

The approved 3D design was first printed as a wax model, which was attached to a tree and invested in a flask. 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. Once cooled, the raw disc was removed from the mold and prepared for cleaning and finishing before stone setting began. The disc's outer surface and reverse side were brought to a high-polish finish, while the recessed background within the heart-and-Star-of-David motif was left with a contrasting matte texture to help the design stand out. The pink sapphires were then hand-set in a pave arrangement tracing the outline of the symbol, one stone at a time, around both the heart and star shapes.

Key note

The piece was fully recast rather than simply re-polished, because the matte background had been applied during the casting and pre-finishing stage and could not be converted to high-polish after the fact.

Pricing guidance

A one-inch 14k gold disc pendant with a hand-pave stone motif like this sits in the mid range for custom pendant work. Most of the cost comes from the hand-setting labor required to trace a detailed symbol in small stones, rather than from the gold content alone. Stone choice and the number of stones used in the outline are the biggest factors that move the price from there.

Moves price up ↑

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Using natural diamonds instead of pink sapphires for the pave outline
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Increasing the disc size beyond one inch, which requires more metal and a longer stone outline
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Adding engraving or text to the back of the disc
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Upgrading to 18k gold from 14k
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Using a larger stone size for a bolder pave outline

Moves price down ↓

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Using lab-created sapphires or cubic zirconia instead of natural pink sapphires
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Reducing the disc size to under one inch
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Simplifying the motif to a single symbol instead of two overlapping shapes
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Choosing a plain polished background instead of a two-tone matte-and-polish finish
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Using 10k gold instead of 14k

Questions people ask

Can you make a pendant with both a heart and a Star of David together?

Yes, combining two symbols into one overlapping outline is a common custom request and works well on a flat disc pendant. The two shapes are traced in pave-set stones so they read clearly as separate symbols even though they overlap. The design is modeled in 3D first so the proportions of both shapes can be checked before any metal is cast. This approach works for most symbol combinations, not just a heart and star.

What is the difference between a matte and a high-polish background on a pendant like this?

A matte background has a brushed, non-reflective texture, while a high-polish background is buffed to a mirror-like shine. Matte backgrounds are sometimes chosen because they make a pave stone outline stand out with more contrast, but they read as a duller overall look in person. A high-polish finish reflects light across the whole disc and gives the piece a brighter, shinier appearance. Both are standard finishing options and the choice comes down to personal preference rather than durability.

Can pink sapphires be used instead of diamonds for a pave outline?

Yes, pink sapphires are a common substitute for diamonds in pave settings and are durable enough for everyday pendant wear, rating a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. They provide color where diamonds would be colorless, which changes the overall look of a symbol or outline significantly. Natural pink sapphire will have more cost variation based on color saturation than a lab-created version. Either option can be pave-set using the same technique as diamonds.

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

A custom disc pendant with a pave stone design typically takes about one week for the 3D design and approval stage, followed by four to five weeks for production once the design is approved. Production includes wax printing, casting, finishing, and hand-setting each stone individually. If a finish needs to be changed or a piece needs to be remade after the client reviews it, that can add additional time. Rush timelines are sometimes available but are not the standard process.

What does a custom gold pendant with a pave stone design typically cost?

A one-inch 14k gold disc pendant with a pave stone outline typically falls in the mid range for custom pendant work, with the exact cost depending heavily on stone type and count. Natural colored stones like sapphires generally cost more than lab-created alternatives for the same visual effect. The hand-setting labor required to trace a detailed symbol in small stones is usually the largest cost driver, more so than the gold itself. Getting an exact quote requires a finished 3D design so the stone count and size can be confirmed.

Can this pendant be made smaller than one inch?

Yes, a smaller version of a symbol-based disc pendant can be designed, though a smaller disc leaves less room for the pave stone outline and may require a different stone size or type. Some natural colored stones are harder to source in very small sizes than lab-created alternatives, which can affect stone choice on a smaller redesign. A smaller pendant generally uses less metal and fewer or smaller stones, which affects the overall cost. Any resize beyond standard adjustment typically requires a new design rather than simply shrinking the existing model.

Does my pendant need a specific chain, or can I use my own?

A pendant like this is designed with a standard round bail that works with most chain styles a client already owns, so long as the chain width fits through the bail opening. If you are supplying your own chain, it's worth confirming the bail opening size against your chain's thickness before the design is finalized. If you don't have a chain, one can be sourced separately to match the pendant's metal and karat. The pendant and chain are considered separate components in the design process.

Can the back of this pendant be engraved?

Yes, the back of a flat disc pendant like this is a common place for engraving, such as initials, a date, or a short phrase. Engraving is typically planned before the piece is cast and finished, since it affects how the back surface is prepared. If engraving content isn't finalized when the design process starts, it can usually be added at a later production step before the piece ships. The front design and the back engraving are treated as independent elements of the overall piece.