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A polished 14k yellow gold Star of David pendant formed from two floating triangle halves, engraved with initials and a birth and death date, hanging from a gold cable chain.

Star of David Memorial Pendant in Solid 14k Gold

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14k yellow gold

A client came to us wanting to honor his father with a Star of David pendant made of two separate, interlocking triangles that would float together on a chain. He chose to have the lettering built into the metal itself rather than laser engraved, having seen engraving wear away on a family piece over time. When it arrived he wrote: 'I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Size, wt is perfect. I know it is a good memorial to my dad.'

'I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Size, wt is perfect. I know it is a good memorial to my dad.' — on delivery

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Daily wear For himself Memorial In Their Memory Memorial for a person

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

Yellow gold 14k

Primary Stone

No stone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Cultural heritage Engraved Low-profile Memorial Religios Star of David Symbolic Word text

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

In Their Memory Memorial for a person

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Two triangular pendant pieces, each approximately 1 inch (25mm) per side, worn together as a floating Star of David. One side of each piece carries dimensional lettering; the reverse is high-polish finish.

How they made it distinctive

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Two separate triangle pieces rather than one flat star, so the design floats and has visible depth when worn
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Notched interlocking triangles create the six-pointed star shape without the pieces being physically joined
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Lettering built into the 3D model rather than laser engraved, chosen specifically because the client had seen engraving wear away on a family piece over time
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Hebrew name and its English meaning both included, positioned at an angle that follows the triangle's edge
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Designed as the first piece in a planned pair, meant to be worn alongside a matching memorial piece for the other parent

How you'd make it yours

Metal: this piece uses 14k yellow gold; a new commission could use 18k gold, rose gold, or sterling silver for a different look or budget

Lettering method: this piece uses dimensional lettering built into the casting; a new piece could use laser engraving for a lower cost if longevity is less of a concern

Configuration: this piece uses two floating interlocking triangles; a new commission could combine the star into a single flat piece instead

Language: this piece includes Hebrew and English text; a new piece could use a different script or a single language

Size: this piece is sized at about 1 inch per triangle; a new commission is sized to its own wearer's preference

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

Design changes made

The client requested the dimensional lettering be built into the 3D model rather than laser engraved, for durability, which set the minimum size of the date text. A name initial was also resized to match the date lettering, and a three-word phrase was reset from two lines to a cleaner two-line layout after the model was reviewed.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who wants a memorial that holds up physically as well as emotionally — text that won't fade the way surface engraving can over years of daily wear. It's especially right for someone planning more than one meaningful piece over time, since this was designed as the first half of a matched pair.

How it's made

Once the 3D design was approved, the piece moved to production quality assurance before a wax model was printed for each triangle. The wax models were attached to a tree, invested in plaster, and fired in a kiln to burn out the wax, leaving a hollow mold. Molten 14k yellow gold was then cast into each mold under pressure, producing the two raw triangle pieces, which were cleaned and extracted from the casting tree before finishing began. Each triangle required two distinct finish zones: the lettering side was left with the dimensional text as cast and cleaned up by hand, while the reverse was polished to a high gloss. Because the text was built into the 3D model rather than laser engraved afterward, the lettering has depth and will not wear away with years of skin contact, unlike surface engraving.

Key note

The Hebrew name and dates were built directly into the casting rather than engraved afterward, so the lettering has real depth and will not fade the way surface engraving does with years of skin contact.

Pricing guidance

A two-piece solid gold memorial pendant with dimensional lettering built into the casting sits toward the higher end for pendant work of this kind. The cost driver is producing two separate cast pieces rather than one, each requiring its own 3D model, mold, and finishing pass, plus the additional design work to build lettering into the metal itself rather than adding it afterward.

Moves price up ↑

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Adding a matching third piece, such as a cross, designed to be worn alongside the star
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Increasing the size of each triangle beyond roughly 1 inch, which increases metal weight and casting cost
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Adding lettering or dates to both faces of each triangle rather than one
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Upgrading from 14k to 18k gold, which increases material cost
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Requesting hand-finishing details like beveled edges or a matte contrast border

Moves price down ↓

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Combining the two triangles into a single cast piece rather than two separate floating pieces
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Choosing sterling silver or 10k gold instead of 14k
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Using laser engraving instead of lettering built into the 3D model
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Reducing the pendant size below 1 inch per triangle
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Omitting the dimensional dates, which require extra design work to build into the mold at a legible size

Questions people ask

How durable is lettering that's built into the metal versus engraved afterward?

Lettering built directly into the 3D model before casting has real depth and is part of the metal itself, not a surface mark. Standard laser or hand engraving sits on the surface and can gradually wear thin with years of skin contact, especially from the natural acids and oils in sweat. Built-in lettering resists that kind of wear because there's more metal depth to lose before the text becomes illegible. It does take more design work upfront since the text has to be large enough to build into the casting cleanly.

What's the difference between 14k and 18k gold for a piece like this?

14k gold is about 58% pure gold mixed with other metals for strength, while 18k is about 75% gold, making it softer and slightly more yellow in tone. For a pendant worn daily and exposed to skin oils, 14k is generally more durable against scratching and denting than 18k. 14k is also more affordable than 18k since it contains less gold by weight. Most memorial pendants intended for everyday wear use 14k for this reason.

Can two separate pieces be designed to hang together as one design?

Yes, this is achievable by designing each piece with its own jump ring or connection point on the same chain, so they hang independently but visually combine into a single image when worn together. This pendant uses two triangle pieces, one notched to interlock with the other, so they form a six-pointed star shape while remaining unconnected except for the chain. It requires more precise 3D modeling than a single-piece design since the two pieces need to align correctly whenever the pendant settles into place. Each piece is cast and finished separately, which is why a two-piece design generally costs more than an equivalent single piece.

How long does it take to make a custom gold memorial pendant?

The design phase typically takes about a week from deposit to a photorealistic render for approval, though additional rounds of feedback can extend this. Once the design is approved, production takes roughly three to four weeks, covering wax model printing, casting, and finishing. Complex pieces with dimensional lettering or multiple parts may take slightly longer during the design phase since the text needs to be sized and positioned correctly before the model can move to production. Total time from deposit to delivery is typically five to six weeks.

What does a two-piece gold memorial pendant like this typically cost?

A pendant made of two separate solid gold pieces, each roughly an inch across with lettering built into the casting, sits toward the higher end of pendant pricing because it requires two full production cycles rather than one. The metal weight, the number of cast pieces, and the complexity of building legible text into the mold are the main cost drivers. Choosing a different metal, combining the design into a single piece, or reducing the size are the most direct ways to bring the cost down. Exact pricing depends on final metal weight after the 3D model is finalized.

Can Hebrew and English text both appear on the same pendant?

Yes, a name or phrase can be rendered in both Hebrew and English on the same piece, typically positioned on different sections or angled along the edges of the design. This pendant includes a name in Hebrew script alongside its English meaning, both built into the casting at an angle that follows the triangle's edge. Multi-language text requires careful review before the design moves to production, since script accuracy matters and text needs to be reviewed carefully for correctness. This is typically handled as part of the standard design approval process before any metal is cast.

Can a pendant be designed so the engraved side faces inward, toward the body?

Yes, this is a common request for personal or memorial pieces where the wearer wants the meaningful text close to them rather than on public display. The reverse or outward-facing side can be left plain and polished while the lettering sits on the inward-facing side. This is a straightforward design choice to specify before the 3D model is built, since it determines which face gets the high-polish finish versus the dimensional text.

Can more pieces be added later to a pendant collection like this?

Yes, additional pieces designed to complement an existing pendant can be created later, matched in metal, scale, and general design language so they read as part of the same set when worn together. This is common with memorial pieces, where a client may add a second or third element over time to honor additional family members. Each new piece is designed and produced as its own project, so timing is flexible and doesn't depend on when the original piece was made.