{"product_id":"opal-herz-ohrringe-haengend","title":"Opal Heart Drop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Opal Hearts on Ear Hooks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal with a light, milky white base color is called white opal. It is made of hydrated silicon dioxide without a crystal lattice, built from tiny spheres that lie close together in rows. When light rays hit this orderly structure, colorful flashes appear, an effect known as opalescence. For these opal earrings, the stone is cut into small hearts and polished smooth. Each heart sits in a gold bezel and hangs freely below a fine ear hook. As the heart turns, the colors shift from green through blue to violet. Because opal is softer than many gemstones, the setting protects its edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ear hooks and settings are made of 14K gold-filled, and the opal earrings are available in gold only. Behind the term 14K gold-filled is a thick layer of 14 karat gold that is firmly bonded to a base metal and wears off much more slowly than electroplated gold. Each hook has a small decorative spiral, and the opal heart hangs below it on a fine ring. Clear earring backs keep the earrings securely in place. For each pair, I choose two hearts whose play of color goes well together and assemble the earrings by hand in my studio in Oberhausen. You always receive them as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArabic legends tell that opal fell from the sky in flashes of lightning. In Europe, it was long considered a stone of hope and truth. Because it is the birthstone for October, opal earrings make a personal gift for anyone with a fall birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Opal Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold ear hooks can handle water, but it's better to keep the opal hearts dry. Take the opal earrings out before you shower, wash your hair, or swim, because shampoo, chlorine, and hot water are hard on opal. Put them in only after your hairspray, perfume, and lotion have dried, and don't leave them on a warm radiator or in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a soft, barely damp cloth to remove dust and skin oils from the hearts, then pat them dry. Ultrasonic baths, steam cleaners, and harsh cleaning products are not suitable for opal. Store the earrings with the backs on in a soft pouch, away from harder gemstones that could scratch the opal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676457681225,"sku":"OPH-OHR-G","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/opal-herz-ohrringe-haengend-01-gold.jpg?v=1792454232","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-eu\/products\/opal-heart-drop-earrings","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}