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Opal look · Opal Collection
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Product details
The pendant on this ghost necklace is a little ghost of 10 x 12.5 mm with two cut-out eyes and a wavy hem. It shimmers in an opal look. In white, it looks like a ghost made of moonlight, full of colorful sparks. In lilac, it looks more playful and a little mysterious. The chain threads through a fine hole drilled in its head, so the ghost floats freely in front of your neck and turns slightly when you move.
Choose between 925 sterling silver and 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, a thick layer of gold is bonded so firmly to the core that it lasts for many years, while thin gold plating wears off over time. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 percent fine silver and other metals, usually copper. The ghost is worn on a box chain with small square links. I thread each ghost necklace by hand in Frankfurt and check the play of color in daylight. The chain is adjustable in length, so you can wear it close as a choker or longer, up to 45 cm (17.7 in). Silver goes well with the cool white, while gold makes the ghost look a little warmer.
In many stories, a ghost stands for what remains: a memory, a feeling, a person you like to think of. This little ghost is also a friendly wink and reminds you to take life with a sense of humor. That makes it a ghost necklace you can wear all year round.
The necklace handles showers and rain without any trouble. But keep perfume, hairspray, and lotions away from the ghost, and take the necklace off before a swim in the pool or the ocean. Otherwise, chlorine and salt can gradually make its smooth surface dull. After a rain shower, pat the necklace dry with a soft cloth.
The stone is softer than quartz. A hard knock can chip the edges, so the necklace belongs in its box when you sleep or work out. Care for silver with a soft polishing cloth, and wipe gold with a damp, soft cloth. That way, your ghost will stay with you for a long time.
With its cut-out eyes and wavy hem, it looks playful rather than scary.
The hem makes the little ghost look as if it were floating.
A lively play of color in white or lilac.
The little ghost stands for memories that stay with you and for humor in everyday life. It reminds you to take life lightly.
Synthetic opal ghost, 10 x 12.5 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 ghost away from perfume and chlorine
- Strung by hand in Frankfurt
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Yes, the ghost is so friendly that it suits every season. In October it is especially popular.
The ghost is made in an opal look. I state the exact material openly in the product details, so you know what you're wearing around your neck.
It measures 10 x 12.5 mm (0.39 x 0.49 in). You can make out the cut-out eyes even from a little distance, yet the pendant stays dainty.
White is the classic ghost with colorful sparks. Lilac is the playful version in lavender. With gold, white looks warm, and silver shows off lilac best.
Yes, both belong to the same line and make a lovely duo. Wear them in two different lengths so they don't lie on top of each other.
The Difference
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
14k Gold-Filled
At least 1/20 of total weight
Gold-Plated
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
14k Gold-Filled
Lasts many years with good care
Gold-Plated
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
14k Gold-Filled
Rarely tarnishes
Gold-Plated
Discolors quickly
Wear
14k Gold-Filled
Keeps its new look
Gold-Plated
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
14k Gold-Filled
Gentle on the skin
Gold-Plated
Can irritate the skin
Value
14k Gold-Filled
High quality and long-lasting
Gold-Plated
Cheaper, but less durable
Origin and craft
Every piece has a story, and I want that story to be fair and transparent: from the materials to the handwork in my studio.
Origin · Opal look
In my studio in Frankfurt, I thread every ghost by hand and check that both eyes are cleanly cut out.

Carola
Founder · Designer
The woman behind By 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
Ghost Necklace in Opal Look
Gold / White