
{"id":5693,"date":"2026-07-03T15:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/?p=5693"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:37:41","slug":"sterling-silver-amethyst-pendant-20260702","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/custom-howto\/sterling-silver-amethyst-pendant-20260702\/","title":{"rendered":"Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant Bespoke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5696\" src=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03.jpg\" alt=\"Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant Bespoke\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_03-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>We repurposed a cabochon-cut amethyst\u2014originally set in a ring belonging to the customer\u2014into a versatile pendant.<br \/>\r\nIt features a simple design that is particularly popular among our custom-made creations.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5697\" src=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04.jpg\" alt=\"Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant Bespoke\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_04-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>While the gemstone was originally set vertically on the ring, we intentionally chose to set it horizontally for the redesign.<br \/>\r\nAlthough oval cabochon stones are relatively often set vertically, a horizontal orientation creates a more contemporary look.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5698\" src=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05.jpg\" alt=\"Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant Bespoke\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_05-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>It is precisely in simple designs that the precision of craftsmanship truly shines.<br \/>\r\nBecause the piece is crafted from a sheet of silver\u2014rather than created using a mold-based casting technique\u2014it can be tailored to fit the stone\u2019s shape with exceptional accuracy.<br \/>\r\nDetails that might go unnoticed at first glance\u2014such as the thickness of the metal, the visual balance between the metal and the stone, and the placement of the chain\u2014become crucial elements in simple jewelry.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5699\" src=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_06-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The silver surface features a delicate matte finish.<br \/>\r\nIt is a texture that creates a clean, streamlined impression, reminiscent of product design.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5700\" src=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/240716_pendant01_2000x2000_07-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>This piece is designed to be interchangeable with <a href=\"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/custom\/pt950-jade-pendant-bespoke-20260410\/\">the jade pendant<\/a> featured in a previous article (shown on the right in the photo).<br \/>\r\nWe hope you enjoy wearing it to suit your outfit or the season.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"custom-crt-banner crt-banner-wrapper\">\r\n<p class=\"head\">Making<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"crt-banner\">\r\n<a href=\"\/en\/creator\/uchida\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n<div class=\"cell photo\" style=\"background: url(\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_creator08.jpg) no-repeat center center \/ cover\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cell name\"><small class=\"en\">Creator<\/small>Takeshi Uchida<\/div>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We repurposed a cabochon-cut amethyst\u2014originally set in a ring belonging to the customer\u2014into a versatile pendant. It features a simple design that is particularly popular among our custom-made creations. While the gemstone was originally set vertically on the ring, we intentionally chose to set it horizontally for the redesign. Although oval cabochon stones are relatively [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5696,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[174,147,5,6,180],"tags":[86,210],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5693"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5702,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693\/revisions\/5702"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkostudio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}