Sweep Arc Floating Pearl Drop Pendant | Diamond Pavé

Description

The sweep arc floating pearl drop pendant is built around a single curved pavé arm that rises from a ribbon-knot bail and sweeps downward in an open asymmetric arc — 31.36mm (1.235″) tall × 10.77mm (0.424″) wide × 8.15mm (0.321″) deep. Seventeen round diamonds run in a graduated sequence from 1.0mm at the bail to 1.8mm at the base, totaling 0.231 CT. The 8mm pearl hangs freely below the arc on a jump ring connector, positioned inside the open negative space of the frame — creating visible movement and depth distinct from cradle-seat or halo pearl pendant designs.

The open arc structure and suspended pearl configuration support multiple pearl color and type variations from a single design. The lightweight frame is suited to Shopify, Etsy, and boutique retail collections targeting contemporary feminine and bridal-adjacent pearl pendant buyers across the US market.

Production Analysis

• Casting Readiness: High — single-cast sweep arc body; pearl attaches post-casting via standard jump ring connector.
• Stone Setting Difficulty: Medium — 17-stone graduated pavé along open curved arc; fully accessible, no blind-setting areas.
• Polishing Accessibility: Low-Medium — outer arc surface fully open; ribbon bail inner knot requires rotary tool access.
• Mass Production Suitability: High — wax CNC weight 0.27g; lightweight arc geometry supports efficient batch print and cast runs.
• Recommended Metals: 10K / 14K / 18K Gold (YG/WG/RG), Platinum (PLAT/PLAT RU), 925 Silver.

Market Fit Analysis

• US Market Fit: Strong — elongated contemporary sweep arc silhouette with suspended pearl positions well in US fashion pendant and bridal-adjacent categories.
• Etsy Compatibility: High — distinctive floating pearl drop inside open pavé frame differentiates from standard pearl pendant designs in Etsy search results.
• TikTok Jewelry Potential: High — suspended pearl creates visible movement in video styling content; tall vertical arc silhouette reads clearly in short-form jewelry video.
• Pinterest Visual Appeal: High — elongated asymmetric arc with hanging pearl produces strong vertical composition for bridal and contemporary jewelry board discovery.
• Commercial Flexibility: Strong — open jump ring pearl mount supports Akoya, freshwater, and South Sea pearl variations; multi-metal weight data spans 925 Silver to Platinum for scalable retail pricing.

Product Specifications

Dimensions	31.36mm (1.235″) H × 10.77mm (0.424″) W × 8.15mm (0.321″) D
Stone Details	Round Diamond — 17 stones total 3×1.0mm + 4×1.3mm + 3×1.6mm + 3×1.7mm + 4×1.8mm (graduated) Total: 0.231 CT Setting: Micro Pavé, graduated linear layout along sweep arc
Pearl Mount	Suspended drop — 8mm pearl, jump ring connector (pearl not seated in cradle)
Metal Weight	10K Gold (YG/WG/RG): 3.47g / 3.39g / 3.50g 14K Gold (YG/WG/RG): 3.90g / 3.82g / 3.95g 18K Gold (YG/WG/RG): 4.67g / 4.44g / 4.67g 22K Yellow Gold: 5.42g Platinum (PLAT / PLAT RU): 6.09g / 6.26g 925 Silver: 3.14g
Wax Weight	0.27g (CNC reference — manufacturing use only)
File Formats	3DM, STL, JCD
Compatible Software	Rhino 7+, JewelCAD 5.x

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FAQ

Q: Does the suspended pearl in this sweep arc pendant move freely, and is that suitable for retail collections?
A: Yes. The 8mm pearl hangs on a jump ring connector inside the open arc frame, creating visible movement when worn. This floating drop configuration is a key retail differentiator from static cradle-seat pearl pendant designs and performs well in contemporary and bridal-adjacent jewelry collections.

Q: Can this sweep arc floating pearl drop pendant accommodate different pearl colors or types without CAD changes?
A: Yes. The open jump ring connector mount is not sized to a specific pearl type, allowing Akoya, freshwater, Edison, and South Sea pearl variations at standard 8mm diameter — expanding SKU range from a single production-ready design.

Q: How does the graduated diamond layout affect the retail visual impact of this pendant?
A: The diamonds increase from 1.0mm at the bail to 1.8mm at the base, creating a natural weight and brilliance gradient that draws the eye downward toward the suspended pearl. This graduated structure adds visual depth and retail appeal beyond a standard uniform pavé border.