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18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant

A cabochon-cut sapphire, 1.02 carats, sits at the center of this pendant with a smooth, domed surface rather than a faceted one a cut that reflects light as one continuous glow instead of sharp points, suited to the stone’s deep, saturated blue. Thirty-seven round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.12 carats at VS1 clarity and G color, circle the sapphire in a tight pavé halo, sitting close enough together that almost no metal shows between them. At 1.55 grams total, the pendant hangs from a fine cable chain that keeps it sitting close to the collarbone rather than pulling forward, striking a deliberate balance between chain and pendant weight. The sapphire is bezel-set and the diamonds pavé-set entirely by hand in our Cairo workshop. Because the piece is made in-house, we can resize the chain or reset a stone later without disturbing the rest of the setting.

Details:

Gold Color

Yellow

Gold Karat

18K

Gold Weight

1.55 G

Diamonds

37 Round Brilliant Diamonds

Diamond Weight

0.12cts

Diamond Clarity & Color

VS1-G

Stone Type

Natural Cabochon Sapphire

Stone Weight

1.02cts

A Cabochon Sapphire at the Center

This sapphire diamond pendant centers on one cabochon-cut sapphire. The stone weighs 1.02 carats and shows a deep, saturated blue. Unlike a faceted cut, the cabochon shows a smooth, domed surface. Because of this, the sapphire reflects light as one continuous glow rather than distinct flashes. The rounded shape also gives the pendant a softer, more organic focal point. This cut suits the sapphire’s natural depth of color well.

A Diamond Halo Frames the Sapphire

Thirty-seven round brilliant diamonds circle the sapphire in a pavé halo. Together, they weigh 0.12 carats, at VS1 clarity and G color. This sapphire diamond pendant uses the halo to add brightness around the smooth center stone. The diamonds sit close together, leaving almost no visible metal between them. That density creates a clear ring of sparkle around the sapphire’s softer glow. The contrast between textures is the design’s main idea.

A Light Chain That Lets the Pendant Sit Naturally

At 1.55 grams total, the pendant stays light at the neckline. A fine cable chain supports the piece without adding visual weight. Consequently, the pendant sits close to the collarbone rather than pulling forward. This sapphire diamond pendant suits both everyday wear and more formal occasions. The proportion between chain and pendant feels balanced rather than top-heavy. This makes it easy to layer with other necklaces.

Set by Hand in Our Cairo Workshop

The sapphire is bezel-set individually, and the diamonds are pavé-set by hand. Nothing about this pendant is cast with the stones pre-placed. Our team first sets the cabochon sapphire, then builds the diamond halo around it. Each diamond prong is shaped to keep the ring of stones even. The piece is made entirely in-house, start to finish. Because of this, we can resize the chain or reset a stone later. The same workshop that built it can maintain it for years to come. That includes rebuilding the halo if a diamond is ever replaced.

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