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Manufacturing

# How Pendants Are Cast, Set and Finished

Casting, setting and polishing steps for pendants, plus the engraving limits to plan for.

TRI GEM JEWELRY Content Team·2026-07-11T16:00:00+00:00·Updated 2026-11-05T10:03:01.873000+00:00

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## Casting and finishing

Pendants are cast, then filed, assembled with the bail and polished. Thin edges and deep recesses are where casting defects appear, so they are checked before polishing rather than after plating.

Bail size and position determine how the pendant hangs; both belong on the CAD drawing, not in a decision made at assembly.

## Stone setting

Bezel settings protect the stone and suit everyday wear; prong settings show more of the stone; pavé adds sparkle across a surface. Setting choice changes the minimum metal thickness around the stone.

Check setting security by looking at the stone seat, not only at the finish. A loose stone usually shows a shadow at the edge of the seat.

## Engraving limits

Engraving needs a flat area with enough depth for the letter height you want. Fine text on a curved or narrow surface distorts, and laser engraving on a plated surface can reveal the layer beneath.

Approve an engraved sample when text matters; a screen proof does not show how the mark behaves after polishing.

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