Gold layer
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Up to 15% of total weight
Gold-Plated
Ultra-thin layer
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Versand in 2 bis 3 Werktagen
Geschenkfertig verpackt
Julia und über 11.500+ Naturliebhaber lieben & vertrauen ByCarola.
Sun · Luxury Collection
Sun Necklace
Symbol of light · water-resistant
incl. VAT, plus shipping
-
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain in 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Assembled by hand in Oberhausen
- Fully water-resistant, no delicate stone
- Matching pieces: drop earrings, hoops, bracelet, and charm with the same sun
Handmade in Germany
14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver
In stock
14K gold-filled, not gold-plated
Water-resistant for everyday wear
In 3 bis 6 Werktagen bei dir (DE)
Echte Kundenfotos
Tausende zufriedene Kundinnen seit 2019
A Sun Pendant with a Face
The pendant of this Sun Necklace is a small sun measuring about 9 x 11 mm. At its center is a face in relief, with closed eyes and a quiet smile, surrounded by pointed rays. The raised areas catch the light while the recesses stay in shadow, which makes the sun look three-dimensional and alive. It comes in 925 sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metals, usually copper, and in 14K gold-filled. It has no stone, so the whole necklace is water-resistant.
Material and Craftsmanship
14K gold-filled means that a thick layer of real gold is firmly bonded to a base metal under heat and pressure. Because this gold layer is much thicker than ordinary gold plating, it wears away far more slowly, and its warm tone stays with you for a long time. The sun hangs from a slim bail, and a box chain runs through it. The small square links sit close together, so the chain lies smooth and flat against your neck and hardly twists. I make each of these necklaces by hand in my studio in Oberhausen. You can choose between 45 cm (17.7 in) and 40 cm (15.7 in) for the Sun Necklace.
The Meaning of the Sun
The sun is one of humanity's oldest symbols. Traditionally, it stands for light, warmth and the joy of life. The Inca worshipped it as the god Inti, and a sun with a face, the Sun of May or Sol de Mayo, still graces the flags of Argentina and Uruguay today.
Caring for Your Sun Necklace
Your Sun Necklace is water-resistant and can stay on in the shower, during workouts and on vacation. There is no delicate stone to worry about. Over time, chlorine and salt water can make metal look duller, so after swimming, rinse it briefly under clean water and dry it with a soft cloth.
Sterling silver can tarnish over time from contact with air and moisture. A soft silver polishing cloth brings back its shine, and you can clean 14K gold-filled with mild soapy water when needed. Keeping it in its own small pouch stops it from tangling with your other jewelry. That way, your sun will shine for a long time.
Sun with a face
A face in relief with closed eyes, framed by pointed rays. Light and shadow give the sun its depth.
925 sterling silver
The number 925 stands for 92.5 percent pure silver. The rest, usually copper, makes the soft silver strong enough for jewelry.
Sun of May
A sun with a face, the Sol de Mayo, still appears on the flags of Argentina and Uruguay today.
The sun is one of humanity's oldest symbols. By tradition it stands for light, warmth and joy in life, and the Inca worshipped it as the god Inti.
Sun with a face, about 9 x 11 mm
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain in 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Assembled by hand in Oberhausen
- Fully water-resistant, no delicate stone
- Matching pieces: drop earrings, hoops, bracelet, and charm with the same sun
Deutschland
3 bis 6 Werktage
€4.95 · free shipping from €150
Weltweit
5 bis 10 Werktage
from €6.95 · Europe free from €170
- Handmade for you in 2 to 3 working days, then shipped with DHL and tracking
- Carefully packed in the Handmade Art gift box
- USA €35, rest of the world €10 shipping
At 45 cm (17.7 in), the sun rests just below the collarbone, a length that works with most necklines. The shorter 40 cm (15.7 in) length brings the sun close to your neck and leaves room for a second, longer necklace below it. If you're unsure, put a piece of string around your neck and measure where you want the sun to sit.
It measures about 9 x 11 mm (0.35 x 0.43 in). It's delicate enough for every day, yet big enough that you can make out its face with its closed eyes. On the fine box chain it looks light and still stands out.
Yes, the sun necklace is water-resistant. Both 925 sterling silver and 14K gold-filled can handle water, and there's no delicate stone. If it has been in chlorinated water or seawater, a rinse with fresh tap water is enough, and once you pat it dry with a soft cloth, it keeps its shine.
Gold-plated jewelry has only a very thin coating of gold that gradually rubs off with everyday wear. With 14K gold-filled, the gold forms a thick, firmly bonded layer over the metal and stays visible for a long time. That's why your sun keeps its warm gold tone, even if you wear it every day.
People have always associated the sun with light, warmth and joy, and it is one of the oldest symbols of humankind. As a gift, a sun necklace says: you bring light into my life. Many people also wear one for themselves, as a small reminder of bright days.
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
Best choice
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
Up to 15% of total weight
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
Lasts many years with good care
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Rarely tarnishes
Discolours quickly
Wear
Keeps its new look
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
Gentle on the skin
Can irritate the skin
Value
High quality and long-lasting
Cheaper, but less durable
Durability
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Lasts many years with good care
Gold-Plated
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Rarely tarnishes
Gold-Plated
Discolours quickly
Wear
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Keeps its new look
Gold-Plated
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Gentle on the skin
Gold-Plated
Can irritate the skin
Value
Top
14k Gold-Filled
High quality and long-lasting
Gold-Plated
Cheaper, but less durable
Herkunft und Handwerk
Schmuck mit reinem Gewissen.
Jedes Stück hat eine Geschichte, und ich will, dass sie fair und transparent ist: vom Material bis zur Handarbeit in meinem Atelier.
Carefully selected
Handcrafted
Long-lasting
Water-resistant
Origin · Sun
Handmade in Germany
Before a sun necklace ships, I take a close look at every sun in Oberhausen and assemble the piece by hand.
Carola
Gründerin · Designerin
Die Frau hinter Handmade Art
Hi, ich bin Carola.
Von Beruf bin ich Biomedizinerin, aus Berufung Künstlerin. In meinem Atelier in Oberhausen fertige ich jede Kette von Hand, Stein für Stein, Perle für Perle.
8+
Jahre Handwerk
1.672
Trägerinnen
100%
Unikate
Hersteller Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Deutschland · hello@by-carola.com
Auch schön zu dir
Diese Stücke passen dazu
Handverlesen aus meiner Kollektion. Jedes Stück passt zum Layern oder als Geschenk.
Sun Necklace
Gold / 45 cm
