{"title":"Bracelets","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.bc-coll{max-width:68ch;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65}\n.bc-coll p{margin:0 0 .9rem!important;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65}\n.bc-coll h2{font-family:inherit!important;font-size:1.02rem!important;font-weight:600!important;letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1.35!important;margin:1.5rem 0 .4rem!important;text-transform:none!important}\n.bc-coll h2:first-child{margin-top:0!important}\n.bc-coll a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n.bc-coll table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:.2rem 0 1rem;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.45}\n.bc-coll th,.bc-coll td{padding:.5rem .55rem .5rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(24,20,16,.14);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.bc-coll th{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7}\n.bc-coll td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:500}\n.bc-coll td:last-child{opacity:.75}\n.bc-coll .bc-note{opacity:.7}\n@media (max-width:600px){.bc-coll table{font-size:.84rem}.bc-coll th,.bc-coll td{padding:.45rem .4rem .45rem 0}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc-coll\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBracelets with a pendant: four motifs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bracelet carries a small pendant: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/opal-heart-bracelet\"\u003eOpal Heart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquamarine-bracelet\"\u003eAquamarine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sun-bracelet\"\u003eSun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oval-pearl-bracelet\"\u003eOval Cultured Pearl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Opal Heart and Aquamarine come in 14K gold-filled only, while Sun and Oval Cultured Pearl are also available in 925 sterling silver. The bracelet is a 19 cm (7.5 in) cable chain that closes with a spring ring clasp. This length fits a wrist of about 17 cm (6.7 in) well. The pendant sits on its own small spring ring clasp, so you can take it off or add more charms. Depending on the version, a bracelet costs [preis:range:k-armbaender].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching necklaces and earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four motifs also come as a necklace, drop earrings, hoop earrings and a charm. That way you can wear your pendant bracelet together with its matching piece, such as the sun on your wrist and around your neck. Every bracelet comes in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ovale-perle-armband","title":"Oval Cultured Pearl Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultured Pearl: A Gem from a Mussel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultured pearls are organic gems. They don't form in rock but inside a living mussel. To grow a cultured freshwater pearl, a tiny piece of mantle tissue is placed inside the mussel, and over the years the mussel builds nacre around it: platelets of aragonite, a crystal form of calcium carbonate, bound together by the protein conchiolin. Because no round core dictates the shape, many cultured freshwater pearls grow oval. One of these oval pearls hangs from this pearl bracelet, and each one has its own shimmer. Nacre is relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness of only 2.5 to 4.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose the metal for your pearl bracelet yourself: 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, a thick layer of real gold is permanently bonded to the base metal, so the warm gold tone lasts even if you wear the bracelet every day. Simple gold plating, by contrast, is only wafer-thin. The bracelet is made of a cable chain whose oval links each sit crosswise to the next. That's why it drapes softly around your wrist. It is 19 cm (7.5 in) long and closes with a spring ring clasp. The pearl sits on a headpin with a loop that I wrap by hand, and it hangs from its own small spring ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Pearl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople wore pearls as jewelry thousands of years ago. In many cultures, they were a symbol of purity and wisdom, and in ancient times they were even called children of the dew. The pearl is a birthstone for June, so a pearl bracelet is a gift with meaning, for yourself or for someone close to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Pearl Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet itself is water-resistant. Only the pearl is delicate. Soap, chlorine, salt water, and hand sanitizer attack nacre, and on your wrist the pearl comes into contact with them especially often. So take the bracelet off before you wash your hands with soap, before you shower, and before you work out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any soap or hand cream residue with a soft, damp cloth and let the pearl air-dry. Ultrasonic cleaners and steam have no place near nacre, and neither does high heat. The bracelet is best kept dry and away from harder jewelry. Then the pearl stays smooth and its luster stays alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55675903738185,"sku":"OVP-ARM-G","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55675903770953,"sku":"OVP-ARM-S","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/ovale-perle-armband-04-jakobsmuschel.jpg?v=1792445668"},{"product_id":"sonne-armband","title":"Sun Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sun as a Charm on Your Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small metal sun, about 9 x 11 mm, hangs from this sun bracelet. Its face is shaped in relief: closed eyes, a delicate nose, and a calm smile, framed by a ring of pointed rays. The metal comes in two colors: silvery 925 sterling silver and golden 14K gold-filled. The sun sits on its own small spring ring. That way, you can take it off or hook it onto a different link, and later there is room for a second charm next to it. Because there is no stone, the whole bracelet can handle water and can stay on your wrist even when you wash your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sun bracelet comes in 925 sterling silver and in 14K gold-filled. The term 14 karat describes the gold of the outer layer and corresponds to a fineness of 585, meaning 585 out of 1,000 parts are pure gold. This layer is thick and firmly bonded to the base metal, so the warm gold tone lasts even with daily wear, unlike wafer-thin gold plating. The chain is a cable chain. Its oval links interlock crosswise in alternating directions, so the bracelet drapes softly and moves easily around your wrist. It is 19 cm (7.5 in) long and closes with a spring ring clasp. I assemble the bracelet by hand in my studio in Oberhausen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sun rises anew every morning, which is why it has always been a sign of new beginnings and confidence. In ancient Egypt, people worshipped the sun god Ra, and in Greece, Helios. A sun bracelet keeps you company through the day like a little ray of sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Sun Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your wrist, jewelry constantly comes into contact with water, soap, and lotion. Your sun bracelet is water-resistant, so you don't need to take it off for any of that. Soap and hand cream can leave a thin film that dulls the shine, though. Rinse the bracelet with clean water now and then and let it dry well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver reacts with sulfur in the air and darkens over time. A soft silver polishing cloth brings back its bright shine. If the gold has turned dull, a bath in lukewarm soapy water followed by a soft brush will help. To store the bracelet, lay it flat in a box so the links don't get tangled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676260155721,"sku":"SON-ARM-G","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55676260188489,"sku":"SON-ARM-S","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/sonne-armband-03-warmes-licht.jpg?v=1792451114"},{"product_id":"aquamarin-armband","title":"Aquamarine Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAquamarine as a Charm on Your Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike emerald, aquamarine belongs to the beryl mineral group and is a silicate of beryllium and aluminum. Its pale, cool color comes from iron in the crystal. This aquamarine bracelet carries a rectangular cut stone in a gold bezel. Its facets refract the light, and with every movement of your wrist it flashes for a moment. The stone hangs from its own small spring ring, so you can take it off or add more charms to your bracelet later. The stone reaches 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale and handles everyday life on your wrist well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet, setting, and spring ring are made of 14K gold-filled. With this material, the gold layer is much thicker than with gold plating and firmly bonded to the base metal. That pays off especially on the wrist, where jewelry often rubs against table edges and sleeves. The chain is a cable chain: its oval links hang crosswise to each other in alternating directions and make the bracelet supple. At 19 cm (7.5 in) long with a spring ring clasp, the aquamarine bracelet sits loosely and comfortably. In my studio in Oberhausen, I make each bracelet by hand and check the spring ring before I hook on the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Aquamarine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the birthstone for March, aquamarine is a stone with a personal touch. By tradition, it was also meant to strengthen happiness in marriage. That's why an aquamarine bracelet makes a lovely gift for a wedding anniversary or a March birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Aquamarine Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing your hands, doing the dishes, putting on lotion: a bracelet goes through a lot in everyday life. Your aquamarine bracelet is water-resistant, so you can simply leave it on. Soap and hand cream residue can form a thin film over the facets, though, and then the stone loses some of its sparkle. So rinse the bracelet under clean water every now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more thorough cleaning, place the bracelet briefly in lukewarm soapy water and brush the stone and setting with a soft toothbrush. Then rinse it well and let it dry on a cloth. Store it lying flat so the links don't get knotted and the aquamarine doesn't scratch anything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676426649929,"sku":"AQR-ARM-G","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/aquamarin-armband-02-getragen.jpg?v=1792453850"},{"product_id":"opal-herz-armband","title":"Opal Heart Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Opal Heart on Your Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opal is made of silicon dioxide and bound water, usually four to nine percent. Because it has no crystal form, it counts as a mineraloid. With a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, it is softer than quartz and needs a little consideration. This opal bracelet carries a small heart made of opal, polished smooth and set in a gold bezel that protects its edge from knocks. Colorful flecks flicker across the white base and travel over the stone with every turn of your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet, setting, and spring rings are made of 14K gold-filled, and the opal bracelet is available in gold only. The gold layer is so substantial that it stays beautiful for a long time, even on the wrist, where thin gold plating quickly looks worn. The chain is a cable chain: oval links that interlock crosswise in alternating directions and let the bracelet drape softly. The 19 cm (7.5 in) bracelet closes with a spring ring clasp. In my studio in Oberhausen, I hang the opal heart on its own small spring ring, so you can move it later or add more charms. I also finish the bracelet itself there by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Romans associated opal with love and hope. Later, in Europe, it was considered a stone of purity and truth. In the shape of a heart, this message doubles. That's why an opal bracelet makes a gift for the people you hold dear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Opal Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14K gold-filled bracelet is water-resistant, but the opal heart isn't made to get wet all the time. Frequent contact with soapy water, dish soap, and hot water will affect it over time. So it's best to take off your opal bracelet before you wash your hands with soap, do the dishes, or shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrong heat lets the water bound in the opal escape, and that can lead to fine cracks. So don't leave the bracelet lying in direct sun, and take it off before the sauna. Clean the heart only with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Store the bracelet flat in a box, away from harder stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676456173897,"sku":"OPH-ARM-G","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/opal-herz-armband-06-tulpe.jpg?v=1792454168"}],"url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-eu\/collections\/bracelets.oembed","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}