Diamond-Set Platinum Initial Pendant
Commissioned as a special birthday gift, this diamond-set platinum initial pendant was handcrafted using diamonds supplied by the client.
Chosen for its naturally white colour, strength and premium feel, platinum provided the ideal foundation for a personalised piece designed to be worn and enjoyed every day. From fabrication through to final diamond setting, every stage of the pendant’s construction was completed in our workshop.
Design Development & Brief
The client wanted a personalised pendant featuring the initial “L” and incorporating a collection of existing diamonds.
The design needed to be clean, contemporary and durable enough for everyday wear, while allowing the diamonds to become the focal point of the piece. A bold block-style letter was selected to provide enough surface area for the stones while maintaining crisp, modern lines.
The pendant was designed as a clean block-style initial, giving enough surface area for the client’s diamonds while keeping the finished piece modern and wearable.
Inside the Workshop
The pendant began as a hand-fabricated platinum letter form. Each diamond position was carefully measured, drilled and prepared before the stones were individually set by hand.
Platinum was chosen for its strength, density and naturally white colour. Unlike white gold, it does not require rhodium plating to maintain its appearance, making it an excellent choice for jewellery intended for long-term wear.
Once the diamonds were securely set, the pendant was polished and finished to create a bright, clean surface that allows the diamonds to take centre stage.
The Finished Piece
The finished pendant is crisp, personal and deliberately understated.
Handmade in platinum and set with the client’s diamonds, the initial pendant transforms a simple letterform into a meaningful everyday keepsake. The clean block design gives the piece a contemporary feel, while the individually set diamonds add brightness, texture and a sense of permanence.
Metal: Platinum
Gemstones: Client-supplied round brilliant-cut diamonds
Setting Style: Hand-set diamond pavé-style setting
Technique: Hand Fabrication, Diamond Setting & Hand Finishing
Purpose: Personalised Birthday Gift
Style: Bespoke Initial Pendant
Project Details
At a Glance
Custom platinum initial pendant
Client-supplied diamonds incorporated into the design
Hand-fabricated platinum construction
Individually hand-set diamonds
Naturally white metal requiring no rhodium plating
Contemporary personalised design
Made as a special birthday gift
Crafted entirely in platinum and set with the client’s own diamonds, this pendant transformed a simple initial into a refined personal keepsake.
Clean lines, precise hand setting and the enduring qualities of platinum combine to create a piece that feels both meaningful and practical enough for everyday wear.