{"product_id":"ovale-perle-charm","title":"Oval Cultured Pearl Charm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultured Pearl as a Charm: Small, Grown, with a Nacre Glow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charm is a small pendant that you hook on. It holds onto a bracelet or necklace and can be taken off again at any time. This charm pendant carries a cultured freshwater pearl, an organic gem made of nacre. Inside the mussel, nacre forms from aragonite, a crystal form of calcium carbonate, and the protein conchiolin, which build up layer by layer. These layers create the pearl's soft luster. Its small oval shape grew that way, so no two charms are alike. At 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, nacre is fairly soft and should be protected from scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou decide between 925 sterling silver and 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, the gold layer is many times thicker than gold plating and permanently bonded to the core metal, so the charm keeps its warm tone for years. A fine headpin holds the pearl, and I wrap its top end by hand into a loop. Above it sits a small spring ring made of the same metal, either 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. Pull back the lever, hook the ring into a link of your bracelet or necklace, and let go. That way, your charm pendant travels with you from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Pearl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharms tell stories. Each one is a reminder of a person, a place, or a special moment. By tradition, the pearl is a symbol of purity and connection, and it is a birthstone for June. It works well as the start of a new charm bracelet or as a small gift that means something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Charm Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring ring and loop are water-resistant, but you need to be a little careful with the pearl. Soap, perfume, chlorine, and salt water can attack its nacre and make it dull. So take the charm off before you shower, swim, or work out, especially when it hangs on a bracelet that gets wet when you wash your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGently wipe the pearl with a damp cloth after wearing it and let it dry before you hook the charm back on. An ultrasonic bath or steam would damage the nacre, and so would strong heat. Store the charm dry and on its own, because among harder pieces of jewelry the pearl easily gets scratched and loses its luster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55675906949449,"sku":"OVP-CHA-G","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55675906982217,"sku":"OVP-CHA-S","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/ovale-perle-charm-01-gold.jpg?v=1792445732","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-int\/products\/oval-pearl-charm","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}