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Opal look · Opal Collection
Crescent Moon Necklace in Opal Look
Play of color · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
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- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain, adjustable length, wear it as a choker or up to 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Stone in white or lilac
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the moon away from perfume and chlorine
- Assembled by hand in Frankfurt
Handmade in Germany
14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver
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14K gold-filled, not gold-plated
Water-resistant chain for everyday wear
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Product details
Everything you need to know.
The Crescent Moon in Opal Look
This crescent moon necklace carries a slender crescent of 8 x 11 mm. The pendant shimmers in an opal look. When light falls on the crescent, tiny colorful dots dance across its surface, like a little night sky. White looks clear and bright, and lilac has a cool lavender tone. The chain runs through a fine hole drilled in the upper tip, so the crescent hangs freely and moves with you. The slim shape suits delicate necklines and is easy to layer with other necklaces.
Material and Craftsmanship
The fine box chain comes in 925 sterling silver and in 14K gold-filled. 14K gold-filled means that gold is permanently applied to a base metal in a thick layer and doesn't wear off as quickly as thin gold plating. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver, and the rest is usually copper. The box chain lies flat against your neck and glides smoothly through the moon. In my studio in Frankfurt, I assemble each crescent moon necklace by hand and check the drill hole and the edges. The length is adjustable, so you can wear it close as a choker or longer, up to 45 cm (17.7 in).
Meaning of the Moon
The moon goes through all its phases in about 29.5 days. That's why, in many cultures, the crescent stands for change and new beginnings. A moon necklace reminds you that every phase has its time.
Caring for Your Crescent Moon Necklace
Water doesn't bother the necklace, so you can wear it in the shower. Chemicals are another story: perfume, sunscreen, and chlorine make the shimmer look duller over time. So spray on your fragrance before you put on the necklace, and take it off before swimming. After a day at the beach, a quick rinse with tap water is enough.
To store the necklace, place it in its box so the moon doesn't rub against other jewelry. Silver that has darkened turns bright again with a soft polishing cloth. It's better to take the necklace off for sports so it doesn't get caught on anything. Then your crescent moon will stay with you for a long time and sparkle like it did on the first day.
Moon phases
About 29.5 days pass from one new moon to the next.
Crescent moon
You can see the thin crescent in the evening sky shortly after the new moon.
Opal look
Tiny dots of color dance across the crescent like a little night sky.
In many cultures, the moon stands for change, intuition and new beginnings. The crescent is a reminder that every phase passes.
Synthetic opal crescent moon, 8 x 11 mm
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain, adjustable length, wear it as a choker or up to 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Stone in white or lilac
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the moon away from perfume and chlorine
- Assembled by hand in Frankfurt
Germany
3 to 6 business days
€4.95 · free shipping over €150
Worldwide
5 to 10 business days
from €6.95 · free in Europe over €170
- Handmade for you in 2 to 3 business days, then shipped with DHL tracking
- Carefully packed in the Handmade Art gift box
- Shipping to the USA €35, rest of the world €10
The crescent is made in an opal look, and its play of color is beautifully lively. You will find the exact material in the product details.
It is 8 mm (0.31 in) wide and 11 mm (0.43 in) tall. That makes it delicate enough for every day, yet on the chain it's still clearly recognizable as a moon.
White looks like moonlight and goes with everything. Lilac is a soft lavender shade that looks especially cool and modern with silver.
At 45 cm (17.7 in), the classic length, the moon sits a little below the collarbone. The 40 cm (15.7 in) version sits closer to the neck, so the moon stays visible even above a crew neckline.
Yes, the star and the cloud from the same line turn it into a little sky. For example, wear the moon at 40 cm (15.7 in) and the star at 45 cm (17.7 in).
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
Best choice
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
At least 1/20 of total weight
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
Lasts many years with good care
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Rarely tarnishes
Discolors quickly
Wear
Keeps its new look
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
Gentle on the skin
Can irritate the skin
Value
High quality and long-lasting
Cheaper, but less durable
Durability
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Lasts many years with good care
Gold-Plated
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Rarely tarnishes
Gold-Plated
Discolors quickly
Wear
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Keeps its new look
Gold-Plated
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Gentle on the skin
Gold-Plated
Can irritate the skin
Value
Top
14k Gold-Filled
High quality and long-lasting
Gold-Plated
Cheaper, but less durable
Origin and craft
Jewelry with a clear conscience.
Every piece has a story, and I want that story to be fair and transparent: from the materials to the handwork in my studio.
Carefully selected
Handcrafted
Long-lasting
Honestly labeled
Origin · Opal look
Handmade in Germany
In my studio in Frankfurt, I place every crescent moon on the chain by hand and check its tips.
Carola
Founder · Designer
The woman behind By Carola
Hi, I'm Carola.
I am a biomedical scientist by profession and an artist by calling. In my studio in Frankfurt I make every necklace by hand, stone by stone, bead by bead.
2019
Studio founded
15,000+
Wearers
100%
One-of-a-kind pieces
Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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