Bat Necklace in Opal Look

The Bat in Opal Look

This bat necklace carries a bat with outstretched wings, 9 x 15 mm in size. It shimmers in an opal look. The white bat sparkles in light rainbow colors, while the black one shows red and orange sparks on a dark base. The chain runs through a hole drilled in the upper edge, so the bat spreads its wings horizontally, as if it were just taking off. Its 15 mm wingspan is easy to see, yet the pendant stays light and dainty. The black version is available only for the bat.

Material and Craftsmanship

The bat hangs on 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. Sterling silver is a proven blend of 92.5 percent silver and other metals, usually copper. With 14K gold-filled, gold is permanently bonded to a base metal in a thick layer, so the color stays beautiful even with daily wear, while mere gold plating fades faster. The box chain is made of fine square links and runs smoothly through the pendant. I thread each bat necklace by hand in my studio in Frankfurt and check both wings. The chain is adjustable in length, so you can wear it close as a choker or longer, up to 45 cm (17.7 in). Silver goes especially well with the black bat, and both colors suit the white one.

Meaning of the Bat

In some Asian languages, the word for bat sounds like the word for luck, so there the bat is a symbol of good fortune. Because it finds its way safely even in the dark, it also stands for intuition. By the way, bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. About 25 bat species live in Germany, and all of them are strictly protected.

Caring for Your Bat Necklace

The necklace handles water and can stay on in the shower. However, perfume, lotions, chlorine, and salt water shouldn't get on the bat, because over time they make the stone lose its shine. So put the necklace on only after your fragrance has dried, and take it off before swimming.

The stone doesn't have the hardness of quartz, and the wing tips are delicate. So take the necklace off for sports and keep it in its box. Clean silver with a polishing cloth. If you hang the necklace on a jewelry tree, it won't get tangled with other necklaces. That way, your bat will fly through the night with you for many years.

In some cultures the bat is a symbol of good luck. It stands for change and the courage to find your way even in the dark.

Synthetic opal bat, 9 x 15 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 black
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the bat away from perfume and chlorine
- Strung by hand in Frankfurt