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Opal Heart Bracelet
October birthstone · play of color
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- 14K gold-filled, available in gold only
- Cable chain, 19 cm (7.5 in), with spring ring clasp
- Opal heart on its own spring ring, removable
- Bracelet is water-resistant, please keep the opal dry
- October birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Genuine opal
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Genuine opal
Lumière: very good
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An Opal Heart on Your Wrist
An 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.
Material and Craftsmanship
The 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.
Meaning of Opal
The 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.
Caring for Your Opal Bracelet
The 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.
Strong 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.
No crystals
Opal is amorphous and does not form crystals, so it counts as a mineraloid.
Gentle hardness
With a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, opal is softer than quartz and needs a little protection.
Love and hope
The Romans associated opal with love and hope.
The Romans associated opal with love and hope, and later in Europe it was seen as a stone of purity and truth. As a heart, it is a sign of affection.
Genuine opal with play of color, cut as a heart
- 14K gold-filled, available in gold only
- Cable chain, 19 cm (7.5 in), with spring ring clasp
- Opal heart on its own spring ring, removable
- Bracelet is water-resistant, please keep the opal dry
- October birthstone
The Lumière Factor is my transparent assessment of each stone's play of light. This opal isn't meant to be see-through. Its charm lies in its play of color. That's why I leave out transparency and rate it in 3 categories of 0 to 25 points each.
How the rating works
- 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)
0–45
Basic
46–56
Good
57–67
Very good
68–75
Exceptional
This bracelet
Good
Color Depth
21 / 25
Green, blue and violet flashes of color on white
Surface Integrity
22 / 25
Smoothly polished heart shape without chips
Liveliness
23 / 25
Play of color that changes with every viewing angle
Total
66 / 75
Germany
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€4.95 · free shipping from €150
Worldwide
5–10 working days
from €6.95 · Europe free from €170
- 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
The bracelet is 19 cm (7.5 in) long and closes with a spring ring clasp. For a loose fit, it should be about 1.5 to 2 cm (0.6 to 0.8 in) longer than your wrist, so it's ideal for wrists around 17 cm (6.7 in).
Yes, the opal heart is attached to the bracelet with its own spring ring clasp. The heart also fits on a chain, and the bracelet has room for more charms, such as the aquamarine, the sun or the oval cultured freshwater pearl.
The bracelet itself is water-resistant, but the opal should stay as dry as possible. So take it off before washing your hands, doing the dishes or showering. If the heart does get wet, simply pat it dry with a soft cloth.
With a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, opal is softer than quartz, which is found in household dust, so it can get scratched over time. It doesn't like hard knocks, high heat or sudden changes in temperature. It's best to take the bracelet off for gardening, sports or the sauna.
Yes, an opal heart is a gift that comes from the heart, and anyone born in October also gets their birthstone with it. It arrives gift-ready in a box with the Handmade Art by Carola lettering.
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
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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.
Carefully selected
Handcrafted
Long-lasting
Play of color
Origin · Opal
Handmade in Germany
In my studio in Oberhausen, I make every bracelet by hand and attach the opal heart myself.
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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