Casting Ready Open Marquise Pearl Pendant CAD Model

Description

The casting ready open marquise pearl pendant CAD model is structured around a tall elongated open marquise frame — 40.25mm (1.585″) tall × 11.99mm (0.472″) wide × 10.97mm (0.432″) deep — with a geometric kite-shaped pavé bail at the top. The marquise frame uses deliberate asymmetric construction: one arm carries a continuous single-row pavé border of 23×1.3mm diamonds from upper to lower point, while the opposite arm is left as a clean polished surface. Six 1.6mm accent diamonds are distributed at the marquise lower junction and kite bail face cluster (total 0.274 CT). The 8mm pearl is pin-suspended at the marquise frame midpoint, floating freely inside the open interior — a standard post-cast assembly step requiring no specialist tooling.

The asymmetric single-arm pavé construction is a key production efficiency advantage of this jewelry CAD model. Compared to full-perimeter pavé designs of equivalent stone count, the single-arm layout reduces per-unit setting labor while maintaining strong visual diamond presence. The polished plain arm requires clean mirror finishing but adds no stone-setting complexity. Full multi-metal weight data from 925 Silver through Platinum supports direct factory cost calculation across all production metals from a single STL and 3DM file set.

Production Analysis

• Casting Readiness: High — single-cast main frame unit (kite bail + marquise frame body); pearl attached post-casting via standard pin connector; no interlocking cast geometry or multi-component structural assembly required.
• Stone Setting Difficulty: Low-Medium — 23-stone single-arm pavé path is fully front-accessible along open marquise arm; 6-stone kite bail cluster is compact but open-faced; no blind-setting areas; significantly lower setting complexity than full-perimeter equivalent.
• Polishing Difficulty: Low-Medium — polished plain marquise arm requires high mirror finish attention; open marquise interior allows full rotary tool access to inner arm edges; kite bail outer faces are fully accessible.
• Mass Production Suitability: High — wax CNC weight 0.37g; open marquise geometry prints efficiently with minimal support structure; single-arm pavé reduces per-unit setting time for batch production runs.
• Recommended Metals: 10K / 14K / 18K Gold (YG/WG/RG), Platinum (PLAT/PLAT RU), 925 Silver.

Market Fit Analysis

• US Market Fit: Strong — tall elongated open marquise frame pendant with geometric kite bail targets US contemporary fashion jewelry and modern bridal-adjacent pendant demand; distinctive silhouette differentiates from standard oval and teardrop pearl pendant categories.
• Etsy Compatibility: High — asymmetric pavé/polished marquise arm contrast with geometric kite bail appeals to Etsy buyers seeking contemporary geometric pearl pendant designs outside standard halo or prong-set styles.
• TikTok Jewelry Potential: High — tall elongated marquise with floating interior pearl and pavé/polished arm contrast creates strong movement and visual depth in short-form jewelry video styling content.
• Pinterest Visual Appeal: High — elongated open marquise silhouette with geometric kite bail and floating pearl interior is pinnable across contemporary pendant, geometric jewelry, and modern pearl pendant discovery boards.
• Commercial Flexibility: Strong — open pin-mount interior accommodates Akoya, freshwater, and South Sea pearl variations at standard 8mm diameter without CAD modification; asymmetric design language supports matching earring drop and geometric ring SKU development.

Product Specifications

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FAQ

Q: What production advantage does the asymmetric single-arm pavé construction offer compared to full-perimeter marquise designs?
A: The single-arm pavé layout concentrates all 23 paving stones along one accessible marquise arm, reducing per-unit setter time by approximately half compared to a full-perimeter equivalent while retaining strong 0.274 CT diamond presence. The polished plain arm adds finishing time but zero stone-setting complexity — a practical production efficiency trade-off suited for mid-to-high volume batch runs.

Q: Is the kite bail geometry in this open marquise pearl pendant CAD printable at standard factory DLP or SLA resolution?
A: Yes. The kite bail is a compact flat-face geometric form with adequate wall thickness and open-face stone seats. It prints reliably at standard jewelry DLP and SLA resin settings without requiring additional support geometry, and the 6-stone cluster face is fully accessible for post-print setting without disassembly.

Q: Can the pin-suspended pearl mount in this CAD model support pearl size variations for retail SKU flexibility?
A: Yes. The open marquise interior and pin connector are sized for standard 8mm pearl diameter but accommodate minor size variation (7.5–8.5mm) without CAD modification. Freshwater, Akoya, and South Sea pearl color variations all work from a single production-ready file, supporting multi-SKU retail development without additional design investment.