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Genuine opal, aquamarine and cowrie shell, plus sun and cultured pearl.
Opal look · Opal Collection
Over 15,000 happy customers since 2019
Product details
The pendant on this cloud necklace is a small, fluffy cloud of 7.3 x 12 mm. It shimmers in an opal look. Fine shimmers of color drift across its soft shape, as if the sun were just breaking through the cloud. In white, it looks as light as a summer cloud, and in lilac, like the sky at dusk. The chain runs sideways through the top of the cloud, so it floats horizontally in front of your collarbone. That's why it also stands out nicely under an open shirt collar.
You can choose the chain in 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver, and the rest is usually copper. With 14K gold-filled, a substantial layer of gold encases a base metal, so the gold tone lasts even after long wear, unlike thin gold-plated jewelry. The chain is a box chain whose smooth cube-shaped links shine beautifully in the light. I thread each cloud necklace by hand in Frankfurt and check it before it goes into the gift box. The chain is adjustable in length. Worn close as a choker, it goes well with crew necks, and worn longer, up to 45 cm (17.7 in), with V-necks.
When Germans are overjoyed, they float on cloud seven, their version of cloud nine. Clouds stand for dreams, lightness, and looking up. That's why a cloud pendant makes a lovely gift for people in love and for anyone who likes to daydream. On gray days, the little cloud reminds you that the sun is shining behind it.
The necklace can stay around your neck in the shower, because the metal handles water. Protect the cloud itself from perfume, makeup, chlorine, and seawater, though, because they make its surface dull over time. After a workout, give the necklace a quick wipe with a damp cloth.
The stone doesn't match the hardness of quartz, so it doesn't like knocks. It's best to store the necklace on its own in the box so it doesn't get tangled with other jewelry. Polish silver with a cloth, and your cloud will keep floating as lightly as on the first day.
In German, people who are blissfully in love float on cloud seven, the German version of cloud nine.
They are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.
A delicate play of color in white or lilac.
Clouds stand for lightness, dreams and the happiness of floating on cloud nine.
Synthetic opal cloud, 7.3 x 12 mm
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain, adjustable length, wear it as a choker or up to 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Stone in white or lilac
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the cloud away from perfume and chlorine
- Strung by hand in Frankfurt
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The cloud is 7.3 mm (0.29 in) tall and 12 mm (0.47 in) wide. It looks delicate and lies flat on the chain.
The cloud is made in an opal look, and its shimmer is full of life. The exact material is stated openly for every piece in the product details.
Being on cloud nine means being completely happy and in love. That's why the cloud necklace is a lovely gift for your partner or your best friend.
White is the classic cloud with colorful points of light. Lilac has the shade of an evening sky and looks especially pretty with silver.
Yes, all three come from the same line. Worn in two or three lengths, they create a little sky around your neck.
The Difference
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
14k Gold-Filled
At least 1/20 of total weight
Gold-Plated
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
14k Gold-Filled
Lasts many years with good care
Gold-Plated
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
14k Gold-Filled
Rarely tarnishes
Gold-Plated
Discolors quickly
Wear
14k Gold-Filled
Keeps its new look
Gold-Plated
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
14k Gold-Filled
Gentle on the skin
Gold-Plated
Can irritate the skin
Value
14k Gold-Filled
High quality and long-lasting
Gold-Plated
Cheaper, but less durable
Origin and craft
Every piece has a story, and I want that story to be fair and transparent: from the materials to the handwork in my studio.
Origin · Opal look
In my studio in Frankfurt, I thread every cloud by hand and make sure it floats straight.

Carola
Founder · Designer
The woman behind By Carola
I am a biomedical scientist by profession and an artist by calling. In my studio in Frankfurt I make every necklace by hand, stone by stone, bead by bead.
2019
Studio founded
15,000+
Wearers
100%
One-of-a-kind pieces
Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
Cloud Necklace in Opal Look
Gold / White