{"product_id":"aquamarin-creolen-ohrringe","title":"Aquamarine Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGemstone Hoop Earrings: Aquamarine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these gemstone hoop earrings holds an aquamarine, a blue gemstone from the beryl family. Chemically, it is a silicate of beryllium and aluminum, like emerald, except that traces of iron color it blue instead of green. The stone is cut into a rectangle with many small facets. Below the round curve of the hoop, its straight shape forms a clear contrast. It is set in a slim bezel that protects its edges. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, aquamarine is one of the harder gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI make the aquamarine hoops in gold only: the rings and bezels are 14K gold-filled. With this material, a thick layer of 14 karat gold is permanently bonded to a base metal, and it doesn't rub off after a short time the way thin gold plating does. The hoops themselves are delicate and light, so they stay comfortable to wear even for many hours. The aquamarine hangs freely from the hoop on a small ring and swings with every movement. I assemble each pair by hand in my studio in Oberhausen and make sure both stones hang evenly. They are always delivered as a pair: two hoops, each with one stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of Aquamarine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a birthstone, it belongs to March, and old tales make it a companion of sailors. The world's largest cut aquamarine shows how much it still fascinates people today: the Dom Pedro weighs 10,363 carats and was cut by gem artist Bernd Munsteiner from Idar-Oberstein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Gemstone Hoop Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour gemstone hoops are water-resistant. You can keep them in while you shower and swim, but you should give them a quick rinse with clean water after chlorine or salt water. Hairspray and perfume tend to settle in the corners of the setting, so apply both before you put the hoops in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen and close the fine hoops carefully so they stay round and the clasp closes cleanly. For cleaning, lukewarm soapy water and a soft brush are all you need, and the brush also reaches the back of the bezel. Afterward, lay the hoops on a cloth to dry and store them closed, away from softer jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55676437823817,"sku":"AQR-CRE-G","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/aquamarin-creolen-ohrringe-01-gold.jpg?v=1792453977","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en\/products\/aquamarine-hoop-earrings","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}