{"title":"Charms","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\u003eCharm pendants for your necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charm is a small pendant with its own spring ring clasp that you attach to a necklace or bracelet and can swap out anytime. My shop has four charms: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/opal-heart-charm\"\u003eOpal Heart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquamarine-charm\"\u003eAquamarine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sun-charm\"\u003eSun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oval-pearl-charm\"\u003eOval Cultured Pearl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Opal Heart Charm and the Aquamarine Charm are 14K gold-filled, while the Sun Charm and the Oval Cultured Pearl Charm come in 14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver. Depending on the version, a charm pendant costs [preis:range:k-charms].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe matching chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your charms, there is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/box-chain-necklace-without-pendant\"\u003eBox Chain Necklace without Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fine box chain in 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in). You can wear one charm on its own or two together. On a bracelet with open links, such as a cable chain, you hook the spring ring clasp directly into a link. You'll find matching necklaces, bracelets and earrings with the same motifs in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxury\"\u003eLuxury collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every charm comes in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sonne-charm","title":"Sun Charm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Sun Charm to Clip On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharms are small pendants that clip on: you attach them to a bracelet or necklace and can swap them whenever you like. This sun charm shows a sun with a face: closed eyes, a gentle smile and pointed rays all around. It measures about 9 x 11 mm and is made entirely of metal, either 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. Sterling silver contains 92.5 percent pure silver; the rest is usually copper, which makes the soft precious metal stronger. Since there is no stone in it, the charm is water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the gold version I use 14K gold-filled, which means a sturdy core beneath a thick layer of real gold. This layer lasts much longer than simple gold plating, and the warm color stays. A small jump ring connects the sun to a spring ring clasp made of the same metal. Open the spring ring with your thumbnail, hook it onto the bracelet or necklace and let it snap shut, and the sun charm is securely attached. That way the sun can move between your pieces whenever you feel like it. I assemble every charm by hand in my studio in Oberhausen and check the spring ring before it goes out to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Meaning of the Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharms collect memories: each one stands for a person, a place or a moment. Traditionally, the sun stands for light, warmth and hope. As the first charm on a new bracelet or as a small gift, it makes a bright beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Sun Charm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater won't harm the sun charm, so you can leave it on while washing your hands, in the shower and at the pool. After chlorine or salt water, give it a quick rinse with clear water. Check now and then that the spring ring still closes properly, especially if the charm hangs on a bracelet you wear a lot. If it no longer closes properly, take the charm off so the sun doesn't get lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the silver darkens over time, polish it with a silver polishing cloth. The recessed lines in the face can stay a little darker, which brings out the relief. Clean gold charms with mild soapy water. Store the charm in a small pouch so it doesn't get scratched.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":46747984200009,"sku":"SON-CHA-G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":46747984232777,"sku":"SON-CHA-S","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/sonne-charm-01-gold.jpg?v=1792451014"},{"product_id":"ovale-perle-charm","title":"Oval Cultured Pearl Charm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultured Pearl as a Charm: Small, Grown, with a Nacre Glow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charm is a small pendant that you hook on. It holds onto a bracelet or necklace and can be taken off again at any time. This charm pendant carries a cultured freshwater pearl, an organic gem made of nacre. Inside the mussel, nacre forms from aragonite, a crystal form of calcium carbonate, and the protein conchiolin, which build up layer by layer. These layers create the pearl's soft luster. Its small oval shape grew that way, so no two charms are alike. At 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, nacre is fairly soft and should be protected from scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou decide between 925 sterling silver and 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, the gold layer is many times thicker than gold plating and permanently bonded to the core metal, so the charm keeps its warm tone for years. A fine headpin holds the pearl, and I wrap its top end by hand into a loop. Above it sits a small spring ring made of the same metal, either 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. Pull back the lever, hook the ring into a link of your bracelet or necklace, and let go. That way, your charm pendant travels with you from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Pearl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharms tell stories. Each one is a reminder of a person, a place, or a special moment. By tradition, the pearl is a symbol of purity and connection, and it is a birthstone for June. It works well as the start of a new charm bracelet or as a small gift that means something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Charm Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring ring and loop are water-resistant, but you need to be a little careful with the pearl. Soap, perfume, chlorine, and salt water can attack its nacre and make it dull. So take the charm off before you shower, swim, or work out, especially when it hangs on a bracelet that gets wet when you wash your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGently wipe the pearl with a damp cloth after wearing it and let it dry before you hook the charm back on. An ultrasonic bath or steam would damage the nacre, and so would strong heat. Store the charm dry and on its own, because among harder pieces of jewelry the pearl easily gets scratched and loses its luster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55675906949449,"sku":"OVP-CHA-G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55675906982217,"sku":"OVP-CHA-S","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/ovale-perle-charm-01-gold.jpg?v=1792445732"},{"product_id":"aquamarin-charm","title":"Aquamarine Charm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Aquamarine Pendant That Clips On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aquamarine pendant is a charm: it has its own spring ring and moves with you from bracelet to necklace. Like emerald, it belongs to the beryl family, and its name comes from Latin, where aqua marina means seawater. Tiny amounts of iron in the crystal give it its light blue color. The stone is cut into a faceted rectangle and set in a slim bezel that protects its edges. Its color stays stable even in sunlight and does not fade. Because it measures 7.5 to 8 on the hardness scale, the little stone can also handle life on a bracelet you wear a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the metal on this charm is 14K gold-filled, from the setting and ring to the spring ring, and there is no silver version. The thick gold layer of this material is firmly bonded to a base metal and hardly wears off, even if you move the charm around often. The spring ring opens with a tiny lever, and once it's around a link of your necklace or bracelet, you let go. The spring ring closes by itself, and the aquamarine hangs securely. Before an aquamarine charm leaves my studio in Oberhausen, I assemble it by hand and test that the spring ring snaps shut cleanly. That way, you can wear your aquamarine pendant on your bracelet today and on your necklace tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Aquamarine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charm holds on to a moment, and aquamarine brings a beautiful story with it. As the birthstone for March, it is a good choice for the first charm on a bracelet that grows with you. By tradition, it was meant to bring sailors calm waters, a good sign for any journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Aquamarine Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour aquamarine pendant is water-resistant and can stay on your bracelet when you wash your hands, shower, or bathe. Afterward, rinse off any chlorine or salt with clean water. Check now and then that the spring ring still closes firmly, especially on a bracelet you wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean it, dip the charm in lukewarm soapy water and brush the facets clean with a soft brush, so light can pass through the stone freely again. Then dry it with a lint-free cloth. Keep it in a small pouch, away from softer jewelry that the hard stone could scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676453060937,"sku":"AQR-CHA-G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/aquamarin-charm-01-gold.jpg?v=1792454038"},{"product_id":"opal-herz-charm","title":"Opal Heart Charm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Opal Pendant: A Heart That Clips On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its own spring ring, this opal pendant is a charm: you hook it onto a bracelet or necklace and swap it whenever you like. The heart is cut from opal, a mineraloid made of hydrated silicon dioxide. Because its tiny silica gel spheres diffract light, it shows a lively play of color in green, blue, and violet. The opal is polished smooth and set in a gold bezel that protects its edge. Its Mohs hardness is 5.5 to 6.5, so it shouldn't take any hard knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting, ring, and spring ring are made of 14K gold-filled, and the opal pendant is available in gold only. With 14K gold-filled, the gold layer is so substantial that your charm stays golden for a long time, even if you switch it around often. To attach the charm, push back the lever on the spring ring with your fingernail, guide the ring around a link, and release the lever. On a fine box chain, simply place the ring around the whole chain, and the heart will hang at the front, in the center. I assemble each opal charm by hand in my studio in Oberhausen and check that the spring ring snaps shut cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal's reputation as an unlucky stone goes back to a novel from the 19th century. For long stretches of history, it was actually considered a lucky stone, because it carries all colors within it. And because opal is the birthstone for October, an opal pendant becomes a small symbol of good luck for everyone born in October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Opal Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring ring and setting can handle water, but the opal should stay as dry as possible. If your opal pendant hangs on a bracelet, take it off before you wash your hands with soap, do the dishes, or shower. The sauna and direct sun aren't good for it either, because high heat can draw water out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean it, use a soft, slightly damp cloth and then pat the heart dry. Ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and cleaning products are off-limits. Check now and then that the spring ring still snaps shut firmly, so your heart stays securely in place. A small pouch, away from harder jewelry, is ideal for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676461023561,"sku":"OPH-CHA-G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/opal-herz-charm-01-gold.jpg?v=1792454360"}],"url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-eu\/collections\/charms.oembed","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}