{"product_id":"ovale-perle-kette","title":"Oval Cultured Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Oval Cultured Freshwater Pearl: Nacre, Grown Over Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cultured freshwater pearl is an organic gem that grows inside a mussel. It is made of nacre: fine platelets of the mineral aragonite, a crystal form of calcium carbonate, and the protein conchiolin, which binds these platelets together layer by layer. The layers refract light and give the pearl its soft luster. Cultured Freshwater pearls rarely grow perfectly round. For this cultured pearl necklace, I choose oval pearls whose shape formed inside the mussel. That's why no two pearls are alike. On the Mohs hardness scale, nacre reaches only 2.5 to 4.5, which makes it softer than most gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two metals to choose from: 925 sterling silver and 14K gold-filled. 14K gold-filled is a thick, firmly bonded layer of real gold over a base metal. Unlike wafer-thin gold plating, it doesn't wear off as quickly and keeps its warm gold tone for many years. The pearl sits on a fine headpin, and I wrap its top end by hand into a small loop. It hangs from a box chain by a slim bail. The chain's square links interlock closely, so it lies smoothly against your neck and hardly twists. When you order, you choose the length of your pearl necklace: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Pearl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first century, the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder described pearls as children of the dew, formed from drops that fall into open shells. To this day, pearls symbolize purity, calm, and connection. The pearl is a birthstone for June. That makes a pearl necklace a personal gift, for a birthday as well as for a pearl wedding anniversary after thirty years of marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Pearl Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal of the necklace is water-resistant. The pearl needs more care, because chlorine, salt water, soap, and perfume attack its nacre. So take your necklace off before you shower, bathe, go to the sauna, or work out. Put it on only after your lotion and makeup have soaked in and your hairspray has dried. That way, the pearl keeps its soft luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter wearing it, wipe the pearl with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let it dry well. Ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and high heat damage nacre. Keep the necklace in a dry compartment where no harder jewelry can scratch the pearl. It stays most beautiful when you wear it often.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55675887452489,"sku":"OVP-KET-G45","price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55675887485257,"sku":"OVP-KET-G40","price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55675887518025,"sku":"OVP-KET-S45","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55675887550793,"sku":"OVP-KET-S40","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/ovale-perle-kette-01-gold.jpg?v=1792445429","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-eu\/products\/oval-pearl-necklace","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}