Ideas for setting this Tahitian drop?

[Icyjade]

Hi, I got this chubby Tahitian drop but have no idea/inspiration for setting it into a pendant. So I'm turning to you pearl friends for help. Hope you can share your suggestions/links and TIA!

It measures 14.5 to 16.8 mm, and has a noticeable 'nipple' (sorry, not trying to offend anyone but I really don't know how else to describe it) at the top that will need to be hiddened by the setting.

 

[kelluvpearls]

How about a hot pink sapphire swirly cap over the top? Or some sort of cap?

 

[pattye]

Oh, There's a rainbow of colors peeping from the side; an enhancer bail is always a good choice!

 

[KaySD]

I used a fold-over clasp part as an enhancer pendant finding on my Edison drop pendant. It looks good on a gold chain or leather cord, as well as attached to my diamond circle clasp.

Mine is the KGH 517. The 516 (shown in yellow gold) looks to have a smaller cap diameter -- depending on the exact size of the "nipple" area you are trying to cover. (My pearl had a wide, flattish top.) Just a slightly different option to consider.

 

[kelluvpearls]

Clever idea Kay!

 

[Sea Urchin]

This isn't mine, but I wish it was!

 

[ckrickett]

I love that style Sea Urchin!

Also IMHO that tahitian is screaming for a pop of color to bring ut the gorgeous rainbows it has! If it where me, I would go with green or maybe a nice pink sapphire.

 

[Tucs]

Ooh I second the idea of pink sapphires, on white metal.

 

[Bailey1856]

me three! I'm also thinking yellow sapphires would look good too.

 

[JerseyPearl]

Love both of those drops...ckrickett where did you find that finding? I think I may need those in black plating to go with my Mangareva strand!

 

[JerseyPearl]

This isn't mine, but I wish it was!

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Sea Urchin, I have a feeling it will be soon...that's gorgeous.

 

[ckrickett]

Love both of those drops...ckrickett where did you find that finding? I think I may need those in black plating to go with my Mangareva strand!

I I found it at http://www.girlslovepearls.com.au, but it looks like it might.t be simple enough for a jewelry to recreate. Although. I could be TOTALLY wrong too!

 

[Icyjade]

Thank you for all your suggestions!

I think pairing the pearl with some colored stones is a fab suggestion. Guess I'll bring the pearl to the workshop and see what they have/suggest. Will also keep a lookout for nice settings at the upcoming local jewellery fair.

Was browsing for pearls with colored stones settings and found this:


The stone and setting is a bit too elaborate for me but the simple pave cap on the pearl could be an option too.

How do you ladies look for setting inspirations btw? Are there better alternatives than to browse results/images from Google searches?

 

[Icyjade]

Some other inspirations:

 

[Bailey1856]

Wow, those are some gorgeous settings! I love the just pave cap idea, simple with just enough bling.

 

[Chroman]

How about something like this, if a cap ends up looking a little too "lightbulby"? Not sure if the swirl would totally obscure the nub, but it would at least make it less prominent

 

[lary007]

Mmmm..love love love that last one you posted, Icyjade. They are all delicious though.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I'd like this style if you could do it in white gold:

 

[kelluvpearls]

I like your last inspiration photos IcyJade.

 

[Icyjade]

Thanks, it's great to hear back on what everyone prefers. I haven't decided yet but I'm sure budget will have a part to play too.
But I may just keep the pearl till I see a setting that I know will be perfect...

Btw if you liked the last pic I posted with the gold bail, more pics here:
https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/transaction/180568763?
https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/transaction/190400144?
It looks like a commercially bought bail and I wonder which vendor sells that bail？

Chroman: I thought about a swirly cap but wanted something a bit simpler in design. But thanks for sharing.