Shoemake Bhudda pendant project

Remarks/Details for model idea #1:

• this design would hold the Bhudda with small prongs ( 26 total) | final design was 4 prongs
• 14k yellow gold with a matte finish
• the bail (area where chain goes through) could accommodate many styles of chain
• approximately 14 grams (mounting only, does not include bhudda stone) | final design weighs approximately 17 grams
• this design is still conceptual, I need to discuss this further with Kenny our Master Goldsmith for his thoughts on how this will secure the bhudda.

Drawing notes:

• Ultimately, the details for this design will be finished on the goldsmithing bench, including hand setting the bhudda and hand finishing of the metal surfaces.
• These drawings only attempt to show these details.  Keep in mind that they are essentially sketches. Metal sheen and sparkle are only approximated. 
• Once you like the details of the design work we will create a scale wax model for your approval or send a video.

 

Design drawings (shown from top, middle and back):

 

 

 

 

 prototype model:

 

 

 

Hand carved wax model (prongs will be added to black marks) | this is the final design:

  

 

 Italian made cable chain:

  Finished design: