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Aquamarine · Luxury Collection
Aquamarine Drop Earrings
March birthstone · faceted
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- 14K gold-filled, available in gold only
- Ear hooks with a small coil, always sold as a pair
- With clear earring backs
- Water-resistant, aquamarine has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8
- March birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Genuine aquamarine
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Genuine aquamarine
Lumière: very good
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Two Aquamarines on Ear Hooks
Aquamarine 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.
Material and Craftsmanship
These 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.
Meaning of Aquamarine
Beryl, 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.
Caring for Your Aquamarine Earrings
Your 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.
When 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.
Hexagonal columns
Beryl grows in six-sided crystal columns, from which the small rectangles are cut.
Color from iron
Traces of iron in the crystal turn aquamarine blue, and sunlight does not fade the color.
Secure in your ear
Every pair comes with two clear earring backs so the hooks do not slip out.
Beryl was once said to protect its wearer in battle and in court, to make them more likable and to sharpen the mind. On today's list of birthstones, it belongs to March.
Genuine aquamarines with a faceted rectangular cut
- 14K gold-filled, available in gold only
- Ear hooks with a small coil, always sold as a pair
- With clear earring backs
- Water-resistant, aquamarine has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8
- March birthstone
The Lumière Factor is my transparent assessment of each stone's play of light. Each stone is rated in 4 categories of 0 to 25 points each.
How the rating works
- Transparency · How clearly does light pass through the stone? Haziness, inclusions, clouds. (max. 25)
- Color Depth · Saturation and vibrancy, dull versus bright, cool versus warm. (max. 25)
- Surface Integrity · Natural shape without chips, intact edges. (max. 25)
- Liveliness · Sparkle and movement in daylight and candlelight. (max. 25)
0–60
Basic
61–75
Good
76–89
Very good
90–100
Exceptional
These earrings
Very good
Transparency
22 / 25
Clear, transparent stone that lets light pass through brightly
Color Depth
18 / 25
Light, fresh sea blue
Surface Integrity
22 / 25
Clean facets and intact edges, securely set
Liveliness
21 / 25
Facets that reflect light with every movement
Total
83 / 100
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Worldwide
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- 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
Yes, you always get two earrings with one aquamarine each, plus two clear earring backs. I put each pair together from two stones that match well in color and cut.
Both the hooks and the bezels that hold the stones are made of 14K gold-filled. Each hook has a small decorative coil, and below it a thin jump ring holds the aquamarine so it can swing freely.
Yes, aquamarine and 14K gold-filled are water-resistant. Shampoo and hairspray can make the facets look dull, though, so clean the stones now and then with a soft, damp cloth.
Aquamarines range from a very pale blue to a strong blue, often with a hint of green. The stones in these earrings show a clear, light blue. Sunlight does not fade the blue of this stone.
From Latin: aqua means water, and marina means belonging to the sea. So the name describes the stone's color, which recalls clear seawater. According to tradition, sailors saw it as a talisman for calm seas.
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
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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
Origin of the stones
Gemstones with a clear conscience.
Every stone has a journey and I want that journey to be fair and transparent.
Carefully selected
Handcrafted
Long-lasting
Durable
Origin · Aquamarine
Handmade in Germany
I put every pair together by hand in my studio in Oberhausen and choose two matching aquamarines.
Carola
Founder · Designer
The woman behind Handmade Art
Hi, I'm Carola.
I am a biomedical scientist by profession and an artist by profession. In my studio in Oberhausen, I make each necklace by hand, stone by stone, bead by bead.
8+
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wearers
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Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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