{"product_id":"aquamarin-kette","title":"Aquamarine Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAquamarine: A Beryl the Color of the Sea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquamarine is a gemstone from the beryl mineral group, chemically a silicate of beryllium and aluminum with the formula Be3Al2Si6O18. It owes its blue color to traces of iron in the crystal. Emerald is a beryl too, but its green comes from chromium or vanadium. For this aquamarine necklace, the stone is cut into a faceted rectangle: many small, angled surfaces catch the light and send it back in a sparkle. A hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale makes aquamarine a stone that is well suited to everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquamarine necklace is available in gold only, with the setting and chain made of 14K gold-filled. With this material, a substantial layer of 14 karat gold is permanently bonded to a base metal. It holds up to daily wear much longer than thin gold plating and keeps its warm shine. A slim bezel surrounds the stone and protects its edges. The pendant hangs from a box chain by an elongated bail, and the chain's tiny square links lie flat against your neck. In my studio in Oberhausen, I assemble each aquamarine necklace by hand and check how the stone sits. When you order, you choose between 45 cm (17.7 in) and 40 cm (15.7 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Aquamarine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the Latin aqua marina, meaning seawater. According to tradition, sailors wore aquamarine as a talisman that was meant to calm the waves and bring them home safely. Today, it is the birthstone for March. That makes an aquamarine necklace a personal gift for anyone with a birthday that month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Aquamarine Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour aquamarine necklace is water-resistant, because both the stone and 14K gold-filled handle water well. So you can keep it on in the shower. Over time, though, chlorine, salt water, and perfume can dull the shine of the gold and the facets. So take the necklace off before swimming, and put on your perfume before you put on the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cleaning, all you need is lukewarm water with a little mild soap and a soft brush. Then pat the stone and chain dry. It's best to protect the aquamarine from hard knocks, because its edges can chip, and high heat isn't good for it either. Store the necklace apart from other jewelry so the hard stone doesn't scratch softer pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55676425175369,"sku":"AQR-KET-G45","price":193.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55676425208137,"sku":"AQR-KET-G40","price":193.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/aquamarin-kette-01-gold.jpg?v=1792453778","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-int\/products\/aquamarine-necklace","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}