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A round white gold pendant featuring Celtic knotwork, a rose gold four-point knot accent at the top, and a center cabochon moonstone flanked by two crescent moons.

Triple Moon Celtic Pendant in White & Rose Gold

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14k white gold, 14k rose gold, natural moonstone

A client with a gold allergy had been searching for a moon-phase pendant design she loved but could not find made in real gold. She worked through the design over several months, asking for Celtic knotwork, a protective symbol worked discreetly into one side, and a hidden engraved detail on the back that held private meaning to her. When it arrived, she wrote: "It's here! Love it! Weird seeing my dream come to life."

"It's here! Love it! Weird seeing my dream come to life." — on delivery

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For herself Just because Make Your Mark Cultural or heritage, Identity expression

Quick specs

Design type

Pendants

Primary Metal

White gold 14k

Secondary Metal

Rose gold 14k

Shape / Cut

Cabochon

Primary Stone

Moonstone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Celtic Crescent moon Engraved Knot Sigil Symbolic

Design Complexity

Complex

Intent

Make Your Mark Cultural or heritage, Identity expression

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Pendant approximately 1.25 inches diameter; 8mm round cabochon moonstone; bail fits up to 3mm chain.

How they made it distinctive

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Built entirely in solid 14k gold rather than plated metal, specifically because the wearer reacts to lower-karat or mixed-metal jewelry
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Two-tone construction — white gold body with a rose gold knot accent — cast and finished separately then joined
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Protective symbol worked into the knotwork at the client's request, placed discreetly rather than as an obvious focal point
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Moonstone set on an internal platform so the stone never directly contacts skin, protecting it from oil and sweat haze over time
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A private engraved detail on the back, visible only to the wearer unless shown

How you'd make it yours

Stone: this piece uses a rainbow moonstone cabochon; a new commission could use a different cabochon-cut natural stone such as labradorite or rainbow quartz

Metal: this piece is 14k white and rose gold; the same knotwork language works in an all-white or all-yellow gold version

Size: this piece is approximately 1.25 inches; a new commission can be scaled larger or smaller depending on the wearer's preference

Engraving: the flat back can carry a different private symbol, initials, or short phrase on a new piece

Knotwork detail: the balance of white-to-rose gold accenting can be adjusted to feature more or less contrast

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 protection symbol was originally planned within the side knotwork, but the design team found a cleaner way to incorporate it as a quaternary knot accent at the top instead. The metal palette also shifted from an all-white-gold render to a white and rose gold combination after the client reviewed the first render and asked for more color contrast.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone drawn to moon-phase and protective symbolism who wants it expressed quietly rather than boldly. It's especially right for anyone with a metal sensitivity who has struggled to find real-gold versions of the designs they love, and who wants a personal detail — an engraving, a hidden symbol — that stays private unless they choose to share it.

How it's made

Once the design was approved, the piece was 3D printed in wax using a resin printer, and a photo of this wax/resin model was shared with the client for preview before casting. The wax was attached to a tree, invested in plaster, and fired in a kiln to burn out the wax and leave a hollow mold. Molten 14k gold was then cast into the mold under pressure to produce the raw pendant, which was reprinted and recast once to correct thin areas before the final casting proceeded. Because the design uses two gold colors, the white gold body and the rose gold knot accent were finished and joined separately before final assembly. The rose gold quaternary knot was cast and finished on its own, then attached to the white gold frame. The rainbow moonstone cabochon was set last into a recessed platform at the center of the triple-moon motif, positioned so only metal contacts the skin and the stone does not touch the wearer directly.

Key note

The moonstone is set on an internal platform rather than directly against the skin, specifically so that body oils and sweat — known to haze a moonstone's surface over time — never come into contact with the stone.

Pricing guidance

A two-tone gold pendant with openwork Celtic knotwork and a cabochon center stone sits in the mid range for custom pendant work of this complexity. Most of the cost comes from the labor of casting and finishing two separate gold colors and joining them cleanly, plus the hand-set cabochon stone. Moonstone itself is one of the more reasonably priced center stone options at this size.

Moves price up ↑

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Using 18k gold instead of 14k for either the white or rose gold sections
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Adding a matching 14k chain rather than supplying your own
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Increasing the pendant size beyond 1.25 inches, which requires more metal and a larger stone
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Adding more rose gold detail throughout the knotwork instead of a single accent
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Requesting a rarer or large-size natural moonstone

Moves price down ↓

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Making the piece in sterling silver with rose gold plated accents instead of solid 14k gold
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Reducing the pendant to a smaller size such as 1 inch
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Simplifying the knotwork to a single metal tone
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Omitting the hidden back engraving
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Choosing a smaller or lower-grade moonstone

Questions people ask

Is moonstone durable enough to wear every day in a pendant?

Moonstone rates about 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which is softer than sapphire or diamond but generally fine for a pendant that isn't subjected to daily impact like a ring would be. The bigger concern with moonstone is that body oils and sweat can haze its surface over time if the stone sits directly against skin. In a pendant setting, the stone is typically mounted on an internal platform so only the metal touches the wearer, which helps protect the stone's clarity. Avoid harsh chemicals and clean it gently with a soft cloth.

What metal is best for someone with a gold allergy?

True reactions to gold are uncommon, and most metal sensitivities are actually to the alloy metals mixed into lower-karat gold, like nickel. Solid 14k or higher karat gold, in either white or rose, is typically well tolerated by people who react to plated or mixed-metal jewelry. Platinum and sterling silver are other hypoallergenic options, though platinum is heavier and silver requires more maintenance against tarnish. If a specific metal has caused a skin reaction before, 14k or 18k solid gold is usually the safest substitute.

Can you combine white gold and rose gold in one pendant?

Yes, two-tone gold pieces are a common custom request and are achieved by casting and finishing each metal color separately before joining them into one piece. This allows design elements like a decorative knot or accent symbol to stand out in a contrasting color against the main body of the piece. The two metals are joined during assembly after each section has been polished and finished individually. This approach adds some labor compared to a single-metal piece but doesn't require any special materials beyond the two gold alloys.

What does a custom two-tone gold pendant with a center gemstone typically cost?

A pendant with openwork knotwork detailing in two gold tones and a cabochon center stone generally falls in the mid range for custom pendant work. The main cost driver is labor — finishing two metal colors separately and joining them cleanly takes more time than a single-metal piece. Stone choice also affects price, though a stone like moonstone is on the more reasonable end compared to many colored gemstones. Simplifying to one metal tone or a smaller size are the most effective ways to bring the cost down.

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

A custom pendant with this level of detail typically takes about four to six weeks from design approval to completion. The process starts with a 3D wax model, which is often shared as a photo or physical preview before any metal is cast. Casting, cleanup, two-tone finishing, and hand-setting the center stone follow after the design is approved. More complex pieces with multiple metal colors or hand-finishing steps can run toward the longer end of that range.

Can engraving be added to the back of a pendant like this?

Yes, a flat-backed pendant like this one has room for engraving on the reverse side, whether that's a symbol, initials, a date, or a short private message. Engraving of this kind is typically done after casting and before final polishing, so it integrates cleanly with the rest of the piece. Because the engraving sits on the back, it stays private to the wearer unless they choose to show it. Size and placement depend on how much detail needs to fit in the available space.

What's the difference between a cabochon-cut stone and a faceted stone?

A cabochon is a smooth, polished dome with no facets, which is the standard cut for moonstone because faceting doesn't add brilliance to this type of stone — instead, the smooth dome shows off its natural glow and flash. A faceted stone has multiple flat cut surfaces designed to maximize light return and sparkle, which works well for transparent stones like diamond or sapphire. Cabochons also require a different setting style, typically a bezel or platform mount rather than prongs, since there's no girdle for prongs to grip. For a stone with moonstone's particular optical effect, cabochon is almost always the right choice.

Can you use a stone I already own in a custom pendant?

In many cases, yes — client-provided stones can be incorporated into a custom design, though the stone generally needs to be received and inspected before the final design is locked in, since exact specifications need to come from the physical stone rather than estimates from photos. This is different from a stone the studio sources on your behalf, where the design can sometimes proceed in parallel with sourcing. If you have a specific stone in mind, it helps to discuss size and setting style early so the design can be built around its actual dimensions.