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Handcrafted · Signature Collection
Cylinder Emerald Necklace
May birthstone · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
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- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine chain, your choice of 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Stone size: about 8 to 10 mm
- Pendant and chain are water-resistant
- May birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Stone from Zambia
In stock
Real & oiled
Lumière very good
With you in 3–6 working days (DE)
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Thousands of happy customers since 2019
The Stone: Emerald from the Beryl Family
Emerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl, a beryllium aluminum silicate with the formula Al2Be3[Si6O18]. Its color comes from small traces of chromium and vanadium that take the place of aluminum in the crystal lattice. Beryl crystallizes in the hexagonal system and forms columnar crystals with a hexagonal cross-section, and the cylindrical cut of this pendant follows exactly this natural line. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, the stone is hard, but its fine internal fissures also make it delicate. In the trade, its typical inclusions are called jardin, the garden of the stone.
Material and Craftsmanship
You can choose between 925 sterling silver and warm 14K gold-filled. 14K gold-filled is a real, thick layer of gold that is firmly bonded to a base metal. Unlike simple gold plating, which is applied only wafer-thin, wears off over time, and fades fairly quickly, 14K gold-filled keeps its warm gold tone for years. The stone is drilled through and moves freely on a fine chain, so it finds its own center as you wear it. I pick out each stone individually and thread it by hand. You choose the length when you order: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).
Meaning of the Stone
People were already digging for this stone in the Egyptian mines near Zabara around four thousand years ago, and Cleopatra is still considered its most famous collector. By tradition, its deep green stands for growth, hope, and a clear look ahead. As the birthstone for May, emerald also makes a very personal gift, especially for anyone with a spring birthday.
Caring for Your Emerald Necklace
The pendant and chain are water-resistant and suitable for everyday wear. To make your necklace last as long as possible, avoid prolonged contact with salt water and chlorinated water, as well as perfume, lotions, and harsh cleaning products. After swimming in the ocean or a pool, it's best to rinse your emerald necklace with clean water and dry it carefully.
Like almost every emerald on the market, this stone has been treated with oil. The method has been common since antiquity and fills the fine fissures. So never clean it in an ultrasonic cleaner or a steam bath, and keep it away from high heat and sudden changes in temperature. Store the necklace dry and apart from harder pieces of jewelry.
From the beryl family
Emerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl with a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.
Green through chrome
Chromium and vanadium in the crystal lattice give beryl its green and make it emerald.
May birthstone
Emerald is the official birthstone of May and was mined in ancient Egypt.
Cleopatra had emeralds mined in the Egyptian mines near Zabara. Traditionally, the stone stands for growth, hope and renewal and, as the birthstone of May, is a personal gift.
100% genuine emerald, traditionally oiled
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine chain, your choice of 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Stone size: about 8 to 10 mm
- Pendant and chain are water-resistant
- May birthstone
The Lumière Factor is my transparent assessment of each stone's play of light. Each stone is rated in 4 categories of 0 to 25 points.
This is how it is evaluated
- Transparency · How clearly does light pass through the stone? Cloudiness, inclusions, cloud formation. (max. 25)
- Color depth · Saturation and vibrancy, dull versus bright, cool versus warm. (max. 25)
- Surface Integrity · Natural shape without chips, intact edges. (max. 25)
- liveliness · Sparkle and movement in daylight and candlelight. (max. 25)
0-60
Basic
61-75
Good
76-89
Very good
90-100
Exceptional
This necklace
Very good
Transparency
18 / 25
Translucent with visible jardin
Color depth
21 / 25
Strong green with natural zoning
Surface Integrity
22 / 25
Clean faceted cylinder, intact edges
liveliness
18 / 25
Calm glass shine, fine play of colors in the light
In total
79 / 100
Germany
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Worldwide
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- Handmade for you in 2 to 3 working days, then shipped with DHL and tracking
- Carefully packed in the Handmade Art gift box
- USA €35, rest of the world €10 shipping
Emerald is the official birthstone for May and is traditionally linked to the zodiac sign Taurus. Its green has always been associated with spring and new beginnings. By tradition the stone is said to stand for growth, hope and renewal, which makes it a personal gift for anyone born in May.
The stone is a genuine, naturally grown emerald from the beryl family, not a synthetic and not a green-dyed substitute. It has been treated with oil, like more than 95 percent of all cut emeralds on the market. This method has been used since ancient times: it fills the fine fissures and makes the green look calmer and clearer. It has not been dyed, irradiated or heated.
Emerald grows under conditions where fissures and inclusions are almost impossible to avoid. In the trade this pattern is called jardin, the garden of the stone. It isn't a flaw but the best sign that you're looking at a natural stone. Flawless emeralds in this price range are almost always synthetic.
14K gold-filled is the higher-quality choice, and that's exactly why I work with it exclusively. Gold-plated jewelry has just a wafer-thin layer of gold on top, which wears off and fades over time. 14K gold-filled, on the other hand, has a much thicker layer of gold, firmly bonded to the base metal. It costs a little more than plating, but it lasts for years, so you won't have to keep buying new necklaces.
The pendant and chain are water-resistant. Still, avoid prolonged contact with perfume, lotions and harsh cleaners, don't use ultrasonic cleaners or steam, and keep it away from high heat and sudden temperature changes so the oil filling in the stone stays intact. Store the necklace dry and separate from other jewelry, because with a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, emerald is hard, but its inner fissures make it sensitive to knocks.
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
Best choice
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
Up to 15% of total weight
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
Lasts many years with good care
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Rarely tarnishes
Discolours 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
Discolours 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 of the stones
Gemstones with a clear conscience.
Every stone has a journey and I want that journey to be fair and transparent.
Consciously sourced
Handcrafted
Nature-friendly
Traditionally oiled
Origin · Emerald
Kafubu, Zambia
The emerald in this necklace typically comes from the Kafubu area in Zambia before each stone is hand-strung in my studio.
Carola
Founder · Designer
The woman behind Handmade Art
Hi, I'm Carola.
I am a biomedical scientist by profession and an artist by profession. In my studio in Oberhausen, I make each necklace by hand, stone by stone, bead by bead.
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Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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