{"product_id":"aquamarin-ohrringe-haengend","title":"Aquamarine Drop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Aquamarines on Ear Hooks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquamarine is a blue beryl, built from beryllium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. In nature, it grows in six-sided crystal columns. For these aquamarine earrings, small rectangles with many facets are cut from them. Set in a gold bezel, each stone dangles below a delicate ear hook, turns with you, and catches the light. Its clear, light blue brings to mind shallow water over sand. A Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8 means it is harder than the tiny grains of quartz in household dust, so it doesn't scratch easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings don't come in silver: the hooks and settings are 14K gold-filled throughout. With 14K gold-filled, a substantial layer of real gold is bonded to a base metal under heat and pressure, and unlike electroplated gold, it wears off only very slowly. The stone hangs from a fine ring below a small decorative spiral on the ear hook. Clear earring backs make sure the hooks stay securely in your ears. In my studio in Oberhausen, I place two aquamarines side by side for each pair, compare their color and cut, and then make the earrings by hand. You always receive the aquamarine earrings as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Aquamarine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeryl, the mineral family aquamarine belongs to, was said to protect its wearer in battle and in court. It was also said to make people more likable and to sharpen the mind. Because aquamarine is the birthstone for March, aquamarine earrings make a personal gift for a birthday that month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Aquamarine Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour aquamarine earrings are water-resistant and can stay in while you shower. Shampoo, hairspray, and perfume leave a dull film on the facets, though, which dims the sparkle. So put the earrings in after you've done your hair, and clean the stones now and then with a soft, slightly damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen needed, clean the ear hooks and settings in lukewarm soapy water with a soft brush, then rinse them and let them dry. It's best to skip ultrasonic baths and steam for gemstone jewelry. For storage, put the earring backs on and keep the pair in its own compartment so the hard stones don't scratch any other jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676429009225,"sku":"AQR-OHR-G","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/aquamarin-ohrringe-haengend-01-gold.jpg?v=1792453915","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-int\/products\/aquamarine-drop-earrings","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}