Hi everyone,

I am planning to have a diamond initial pendant made for my daughter.  We've looked at many styles on the web and are a little overcome by the various styles available.  Ultimately, David will be custom-making the pendant based on whatever font we decide on, but I'd love to see pictures of diamond initial pendants or any ideas that any of the forum members might have.  

The initial will be a "K" and my daughter fancies script letters.  It will be permanently attached to an 18" platinum chain at both the top left and right of the initial.  Also, how large should the initial be to remain tasteful and feminine, while still being able to see the diamonds set into it?  I would like this to be a necklace that my daughter can wear for a lifetime, so I'm looking for a high quality piece.  Here are some of the ideas that we've come up with (they'll all have diamond melee inside the frame):






One problem is how to deal with the thinner sections so that the initial doesn't bend.  My daughter likes the last picture best because of the swirly details on the left side.  I'd appreciate any thoughts or ideas you might have.  Thanks for reading!

Mikla

Good point, Jen.  She's 16, going on 25! 

She's had a gold script name necklace for over a year now and has taken good care of it, or I'd never be making a platinum one for her now.  She's a pretty responsible kid.

Frankly, less fancy would suit me fine too, as I think you can overcome some of the issues associated with the thinner parts and trying to set diamonds in script.  I asked David to get a "K" from one of his suppliers ready-made so we can compare that with the fancy fonts she likes.  Apparently he can get one next week to show us.

Mikla

That is amazing blooMistress!!!!
So nice of you

I'll attach a scree shot of the page so folks can see the special K's!

  Always happy to contribute to the confusion. 

David, didn't you make one for Marc's wife? And you made another one for a customer, too.

Thanks, everyone!  David is having a wax made for the "K" in this design, with diamonds throughout instead of the metal beads in the thinner parts.  I'll post the wax (or maybe David will) when it's completed.  Yay!

Thanks, T.  It's nice to get so much interest in what is really a small project, but still it's very important to my daughter.
 
 Mikla

Nice choice! It's ornate enough to be really pretty and feminine, but not so decorated that it's hard to make out the letter. Lovely!

Can't wait to see this one finished. I'd love one of these letters.