Pendants and Lockets
Pendants and lockets, designed to be worn for life
Pendants are some of the most sentimental jewellery we make. The piece worn against the heart, often gifted, often inherited, often remodelled from something with its own history. This is jewellery designed to mean something.
Diamond pendants
The classic gift pendant. We make:
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Solitaire diamond pendants, in a range of carat weights and settings, including four-claw, bezel and halo
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Diamond cluster and floral-style pendants
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Diamond pendants with coloured stone accents
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Modern geometric designs
Available in 18ct white, yellow and rose gold, or platinum.
Gemstone pendants
Coloured stones look particularly beautiful in pendant form, where the stone sits flat and catches light from above. Our most-commissioned gemstone pendants feature:
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Sapphires (blue, pink, yellow and parti-coloured Australian sapphires)
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Opal (particularly Australian black opal and crystal opal)
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Emerald and ruby
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Topaz, tanzanite and tourmaline
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Pearls, including South Sea and Tahitian
Lockets
A category that's quietly come back into fashion. We make lockets for:
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Photo lockets, designed to hold one or two photos
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Engraved lockets, with hand-engraved monograms, names, dates or messages
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Remembrance lockets, designed to hold a small keepsake (a lock of hair, a fingerprint impression)
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Lockets designed to be added to over time, with new charms or photos as occasions arise
Lockets can be made in any metal, with or without diamond and gemstone detailing. Some of our most beautiful work happens here.
Remodelling a ring into a pendant
One of our most popular pendant commissions starts with a ring. An inherited engagement ring that doesn't fit. A piece that's no longer worn but holds enormous sentimental value. A ring that needs an update.
The original stones and metal can be reworked into a new pendant design that gets active everyday use. Our gemmologist assesses the stones, our designer sketches options, and the new pendant is hand-built using the original materials. The result is a piece that carries the same history but fits the life you're living now.
Chains
We supply chains in matching metals to any pendant we make. Popular options:
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Belcher chain, classic and versatile
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Trace chain, lighter and finer
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Snake chain, smooth and sleek
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Box chain, square and structured
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Adjustable chains, with multiple length options
Chain length recommendations vary by neckline, body type and preference. We'll work through what suits you at the consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, and it's one of our favourite commissions. The original stones and metal stay yours and are used in the new pendant design. Bring the ring in for an assessment.
We supply matching chains for any pendant or locket we make. Chain choice (style and length) is part of the design conversation.
Yes. We do hand-engraving on-site, with options ranging from simple monograms and dates through to more elaborate engraving. Bring your brief and we'll show you samples of the engraver's work.
Some locket designs are made specifically to be added to, with new photos, charms or engraving introduced as life changes. Let us know at the design stage if you'd like that flexibility.
Most custom pendants take three to six weeks from sign-off. Remodelled pieces sometimes take a little longer because we work carefully with the original materials.
Yes. Inherited stones and stones from existing jewellery are perfect for pendant commissions. Our gemmologist will assess what's possible.