A pendant sits close, worn daily and read at a glance, so the detail matters. Our founder has designed and made pendants and necklaces in London since 1999, every piece drawn in-house and finished on our own bench. We see clients by appointment at our private studio in Hatton Garden, then build the piece around the stone and the wearer.
We work across the full range, from a single stone on a fine chain to designs that carry colour or memory. A solitaire diamond pendant keeps the focus on one well-chosen stone. A halo design rings the centre with smaller diamonds for added presence. Gemstone pendants bring in sapphire, emerald, ruby or a birthstone, while lockets and initial or monogram designs hold something more personal.
The fittings shape how a pendant hangs and how it reads. We help you choose the chain type, from a fine cable or trace to a heavier curb or a box chain, and the length, whether you want the pendant to sit at the collarbone, lower on the chest, or somewhere you can layer it with other pieces. The bail is the loop that joins pendant to chain, and we size it to the chain so the line stays clean. The setting, claw, rubover or bezel, is chosen for the stone and for how the piece will be worn.
We offer both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds, each independently graded so you can compare like for like. We are glad to talk you through the 4Cs and the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds before you decide. Pendants are made in platinum or 18ct gold, in white, yellow or rose, and you can match or contrast the metal with the chain.
Resetting an inherited stone into a new pendant is one of our more meaningful commissions. A diamond from a ring you no longer wear, or a gemstone passed down through the family, can be reworked into a design that suits how you live now, keeping the stone and its history while giving it a new form. Pendants also make a lasting gift for a birthday, anniversary or christening.
Timelines depend on the design and on sourcing the stone, so we give a clear estimate once we have agreed the piece at your consultation. Simpler designs take less time than those with a centre stone to source and match.
Pricing depends on the piece, since the stone, the metal, the chain and the complexity of the design all play a part. We quote per commission after a consultation, so the figure reflects exactly what you have chosen rather than a generic starting price.
Yes. Bring in your stone or existing piece and we will assess it, advise on what is possible, and design a pendant around it. It is a common request, and one we are always glad to take on.
To start a pendant, book a consultation at our Hatton Garden studio and we will design it with you from the first sketch. You can also read more about how we approach bespoke jewellery.
Visit our Hatton Garden workshop by appointment, or message us to begin remotely.
A pendant is the decorative piece that hangs from a chain: a solitaire diamond, a gemstone cluster, a locket, or a custom-designed charm. A necklace can refer to any neckwear, including rivière (all-diamond), tennis-style, collar, and beaded designs. We make both, from a simple solitaire pendant to elaborate rivière necklaces with certified diamonds throughout.
Standard chain lengths: 16 inches (choker, sits at the collarbone), 18 inches (princess, most popular for pendants), 20 inches (matinee), 22-24 inches (opera, sits over clothing), and 30+ inches (rope or Y-drop). For pendants we most commonly recommend 18 inches; for chunkier statement pieces 20 inches gives better drape.
Yes: resetting is one of our most popular services. Bring in (or post insured) the existing piece and we design a new pendant around the stone. We often reset engagement rings from previous marriages, Victorian brooches, or loose stones from estate jewellery into contemporary pendants that honour the original stone while suiting modern wear.
Solitaire diamond pendants start from around £1,000 in 18ct gold with a 0.25ct centre stone. Halo-style pendants from £1,800. Three-stone and cluster designs from £2,500. Rivière necklaces (full-line diamond) start from £8,000 and scale with total carat. Chains from £150 (18ct gold, fine trace) to £1,200 (substantial rope, box, or curb).
Yes: pendant backs are a natural canvas for engraving. We offer both laser engraving (text, dates, coordinates, fingerprints) and hand engraving (monograms, decorative motifs, heraldic devices). Lockets can be hand-engraved on the outer case with family initials or dates.