The Onsite Jeweller of Swan Steet, West Malling
Est 1989 - 01732 870665
Be Inspired, Be Creative, Be Bespoke
Mercer Pendant / Brooch
-Approached by a new client to design and make a pendant/ brooch for The Mercer Company, London.
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-After Martin was given the brief and background history of the company it was time for Martin’s artistic and innovative imagination to run wild.
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-Over a period of time Martin created the item on our computer aided design programme. A couple of versions were created and once one had been selected, the next step was to have the parts cast in our desired metal.
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-Once we received the cast parts, Martin then pre polished each part and started to assemble, this involved soldering parts together, one by one.
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-Instead of pearls being placed on top of the crown, diamonds were hand set instead.
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-As the item was to be used as a brooch and pendant, depending on the function, Martin solder his handmade brooch fittings to the reverse. A bespoke loop to the top was also made and a mechanism was created to enable it to be clipped on or taken off.
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-The final stage was to add all pearls to the outer frame.
 Initial design built on the computer by Martin |
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 Second design built on the computer design programme |
 All parts cast in 9ct gold, time to prepare them for polishing |
 Once polished, all parts are ready for assembling |
 Once diamonds are set and pearls are added, the finished product |
 A side view shows off the removeable pendant loop and the brooch fitting |