Custom Pendant
A pendant that carries your story
A custom pendant is not a catalogue item you simply order in gold instead of silver. At émin in Zurich District 4 we sketch your motif together with you: a name, two initials, a date, a symbol that means something only to you two.
Whether plain in polished gold or set with lab-grown diamonds: you see your piece as a 3D render before any work starts. That way you know exactly what will end up on your chain, and we build in no surprises.
Why a custom pendant is worth it
Genuinely one of a kind
No second piece carries exactly your motif. We sketch your idea, whether name, initial, map or your own sign, and build it in gold.
See it before you decide
Before any metal is melted or a stone is set, you get a 3D render to approve. Changes are still easy at this point, not so much later.
Clean or iced, your choice
A plain, polished pendant reads understated and everyday. Set with lab-grown diamonds the same pendant becomes a statement, without going cloudy after a year.
From idea to finished pendant
Most enquiries start with a photo, a voice message or a sketch on a napkin. That is plenty. We translate your idea into a drawing, discuss size, gold and whether a stone should be added, then show you a 3D design you can review at your own pace.
Initials and names are the most common request, but far from the only one. We have built maps of home towns, animal outlines, religious symbols and small numbers marking an important date. If you are unsure which metal suits your skin tone, our article on the subject applies to pendants just as much as to rings.
How your pendant comes together
Share your idea
A photo, a voice message or a few sentences are enough to start. We reply within one working day.
Discuss the design
At the atelier or by video we clarify motif, size, gold and whether stones should be added.
Approve the 3D render
You see your piece on screen before it goes into production, and can still adjust details.
Custom production
Your pendant is made to the approved design, every stone certified.
Pick-up at the atelier
Collect your piece in person or we ship it insured, whichever you prefer.
What a custom pendant costs
The price depends on size, gold and any stones. In conversation we break down every item openly.
Price depends on the work involved. We calculate openly, no surprises.
Guide prices, the exact figure depends on size, motif and stones.
Frequently asked questions
No, not at all. A description, a photo for reference or even a rough sketch is plenty to start with. We translate your idea together with you into a clear drawing and then into a 3D design you review before production.
Yes, names, initials and dates are our most common request. We discuss font, size and placement with you so the engraving stays readable and fits the shape of the pendant.
That depends heavily on size, gold and any stones. A clean pendant without stones costs less than an iced pendant with lab-grown diamonds. In conversation we break down every item openly before you decide.
Once you approve your 3D design we usually plan two to three weeks, depending on motif and stones. If you need the pendant for a specific date, tell us right at the start.
Yes, we do this regularly. An old chain or a ring you no longer wear can provide the gold for your new pendant. We check in conversation what is possible and what remaking costs.
Yes, we work with real, certified lab-grown diamonds, never cubic zirconia. A lab-grown diamond has the same chemical structure as a natural diamond, but costs noticeably less and never turns cloudy after years.
In most cases yes, we build the bail to fit common chain thicknesses. Just bring your chain to the appointment so we can check together. If you don't have a chain yet, we're happy to advise on that too.
Quick enquiry
Tell us about your pendant
Send us a photo, a sketch or just a few sentences about your idea. We reply within one working day with a first suggestion.