A portrait, framed like a portrait.
The Haile Selassie Diamond Portrait Pendant is built as a framed picture rather than a medal. The Emperor is carved in high relief in satin gold — imperial crown, full regalia, the embroidery of the cope rendered stitch by stitch — set against a radiating sunburst engraved into a contrasting polished ground so the light appears to come from behind him.
Around that sits a genuine frame: a scalloped outer edge traced in hand-set diamonds, an inner band of engraved acanthus scrollwork, and a beaded milgrain lip where the frame meets the portrait. Three distinct treatments before your eye reaches the figure, which is what makes it read as a framed object rather than a stamped disc.
The reverse is a finished face in its own right. The Lion of Judah walks with the cross-topped staff and banner in high relief, over a ground patterned with repeating lion-and-crown motifs, above an engraved plaque carrying the Emperor’s words: “Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure you success.” Stones are set into the reverse field and into the cross finial.
At 75g in 18K with a 2.5" face and an openwork gallery wall, this is a substantial pendant and it is meant to be seen from both sides.
Why You’ll Love It:
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High-Relief Imperial Portrait – Crown and regalia carved in satin gold detail
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Diamond-Traced Scalloped Frame – Hand-set stones following the full wavy edge
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Engraved Sunburst Ground – Radiating lines in contrasting polished metal
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Finished Reverse – Lion of Judah in relief over a lion-and-crown field, with the engraved quotation
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Substantial Scale – 75g in 18K, 2.5" tall, on a double-row diamond bail
The Haile Selassie Diamond Portrait Pendant is a devotional portrait given the frame it deserves.
Made to order, turnaround time is typically 4–6 weeks.
Pendant fits up to a 6mm chain
Estimated Weight by Purity
| Purity |
Approx. Weight |
| 10K |
56.3g |
| 14K |
63.8g |
| 18K |
75.0g |
| 22K |
87.2g |
Total carat weight: 2.4tcw
Estimated number of stones: 120
Dimensions: 2.5" height including bail
All weights are approximate and may vary slightly.
