My SoC with diamonds

[cyndayco]

I bought my Soc from Perlas last year, to reward myself during a torturous month at the office.



It took me another three months to decide how to have it set. I found a pre-loved drop pendant, set in 14K WG, to which I could attach my SoC. Then when I instructed my jeweler to set the pearl asymmetrically, she just did not "get" it. There was a lot of going back and forth until we reached a compromise...and here it is.


Under an overcast sky


Under my husband's LED ring light

 

[cyndayco]

Neck shot under the shade

 

[dkan 168]

Very unique, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[kelluvpearls]

Beautiful setting cyndayco!

 

[theseventhsphinx]

Wow, I've never seen a drop setting quite like that, it's so elegant!

 

[Red]

Gorgeous. That is a lovely way to give the SoC setting more bling and yet allow the pearl to be the center of attention. Well done!

 

[pattye]

Cyndayco, Spectacular way to feature the awesome Cortez mabe! You will get tons of compliments on this, no doubt!

 

[LitGeek]

Lovely! That mabe pearl is SO pretty!

 

[GemGeek]

Oh WOW! You are set for the evening with all those gorgeous stones. I love the way the mabe is simply set.

 

[CathyKeshi]

cyndaco, that's magnificent! Very creative, and the colors and textures on that Cortez mabe pearl are just delightful!

 

[cyndayco]

Thank you, ladies.

Every now and then, I second guess myself, especially on the asymmetrical setting. I need to remind myself that the unique shape was what drew me to that particular mabe, and your kind words are a great reassurance.

 

[BAS]

cyndayco -- what did you mean by your original instructions to set it "asymmetrically"? What was your vision?

I enjoy seeing one of Douglas' mabes oriented in a unique way. Wear your new pendant in health!

 

[cyndayco]

BAS, by "asymetrically", I meant close to the way it's set now, except with the metal less visible.

The jeweler initially hung the mabe from the pointed end, like a tall Hershey's Kiss, then from the narrowest rounded end, like a heart or a mango. (Filipino metalsmiths abhor irregular shapes and textures.)

Certainly, these two options were more balanced, but I wanted something more dramatic and unusual. The jeweler relented but insisted on the prongs/pincers to keep the mabe secure.

 

[pattye]

Set this way, it seems more "fan" shaped to me~very interesting, as is your comment on design, balanced vs asymmetrical.

 

[newberry]

Can't get better than diamonds and pearls. Very lovely!

 

[pkinnew]

Very elegant and the pearl is amazing! Excellent job and I hope you wear it often and in the best of health!

 

[Katbran]

Wow the colours in that are amazing ! I'm always astonished by the SoC pearls and the setting is lovely !

 

[MSC]

love it!!!!

 

[KaySD]

Wow, that SOC mabe has such gorgeous colors! It reminds me a bit of the play of fire across a really great black opal.

The long setting is so unusual and elegant -- great job!

 

[ckrickett]

This is just gorgeous! The colors are that are incredible! But I wouldn't expect less from SoC