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Opal look · Opal Collection

Cloud Necklace in Opal Look

Play of color · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
  • Synthetic opal cloud, 7.3 x 12 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 lilac
  • Chain is water-resistant, keep the cloud away from perfume and chlorine
  • Strung by hand in Frankfurt

Handmade in GermanyHandmade in Germany 14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver
In stock

Color: Gold

Stone color: White

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Shipping to Germany: €4.95, free from €150

Every piece arrives gift-ready in a black box, with a care card and polishing cloth.

Pairs perfectly with:

For the complete look, pair it with these pieces.

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14K gold-filled, not gold-plated
Water-resistant chain for everyday wear
With you in 3 to 6 business days
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Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
Customer photo of a gemstone necklace by Handmade Art by Carola
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Product details

Everything you need to know.

The Cloud in Opal Look

The pendant on this cloud necklace is a small, fluffy cloud of 7.3 x 12 mm. It shimmers in an opal look. Fine shimmers of color drift across its soft shape, as if the sun were just breaking through the cloud. In white, it looks as light as a summer cloud, and in lilac, like the sky at dusk. The chain runs sideways through the top of the cloud, so it floats horizontally in front of your collarbone. That's why it also stands out nicely under an open shirt collar.

Material and Craftsmanship

You can choose the chain in 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver, and the rest is usually copper. With 14K gold-filled, a substantial layer of gold encases a base metal, so the gold tone lasts even after long wear, unlike thin gold-plated jewelry. The chain is a box chain whose smooth cube-shaped links shine beautifully in the light. I thread each cloud necklace by hand in Frankfurt and check it before it goes into the gift box. The chain is adjustable in length. Worn close as a choker, it goes well with crew necks, and worn longer, up to 45 cm (17.7 in), with V-necks.

Meaning of the Cloud

When Germans are overjoyed, they float on cloud seven, their version of cloud nine. Clouds stand for dreams, lightness, and looking up. That's why a cloud pendant makes a lovely gift for people in love and for anyone who likes to daydream. On gray days, the little cloud reminds you that the sun is shining behind it.

Caring for Your Cloud Necklace

The necklace can stay around your neck in the shower, because the metal handles water. Protect the cloud itself from perfume, makeup, chlorine, and seawater, though, because they make its surface dull over time. After a workout, give the necklace a quick wipe with a damp cloth.

The stone doesn't match the hardness of quartz, so it doesn't like knocks. It's best to store the necklace on its own in the box so it doesn't get tangled with other jewelry. Polish silver with a cloth, and your cloud will keep floating as lightly as on the first day.

Cloud seven

In German, people who are blissfully in love float on cloud seven, the German version of cloud nine.

Clouds

They are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

Opal look

A delicate play of color in white or lilac.

Clouds stand for lightness, dreams and the happiness of floating on cloud nine.

Synthetic opal cloud, 7.3 x 12 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 lilac
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the cloud away from perfume and chlorine
- Strung by hand in Frankfurt

Germany

3 to 6 business days

€4.95 · free shipping over €150

Worldwide

5 to 10 business days

from €6.95 · free in Europe over €170

  • Handmade for you in 2 to 3 business days, then shipped with DHL tracking
  • Carefully packed in the Handmade Art gift box
  • Shipping to the USA €35, rest of the world €10

The cloud is 7.3 mm (0.29 in) tall and 12 mm (0.47 in) wide. It looks delicate and lies flat on the chain.

The cloud is made in an opal look, and its shimmer is full of life. The exact material is stated openly for every piece in the product details.

Being on cloud nine means being completely happy and in love. That's why the cloud necklace is a lovely gift for your partner or your best friend.

White is the classic cloud with colorful points of light. Lilac has the shade of an evening sky and looks especially pretty with silver.

Yes, all three come from the same line. Worn in two or three lengths, they create a little sky around your neck.

The Difference

Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated

Best choice

Our Choice

14k Gold-Filled

Standard Jewelry

Gold-Plated

Gold layer
At least 1/20 of total weight
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
Lasts many years with good care
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Rarely tarnishes
Discolors 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

Gold layer

Top

14k Gold-Filled

At least 1/20 of total weight

Gold-Plated

Ultra-thin layer

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

Discolors 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 and craft

Jewelry with a clear conscience.

Every piece has a story, and I want that story to be fair and transparent: from the materials to the handwork in my studio.

Carefully selected

I check each pendant one by one for clean edges and a lively play of color.

Handcrafted

Every cloud necklace is made by hand, piece by piece, in my studio in Frankfurt.

Long-lasting

14K gold-filled and 925 sterling silver instead of thin gold plating, made to last for many years.

Honestly labeled

Opal look with a colorful shimmer. The exact material is stated clearly in the product details.

Origin · Opal look

Handmade in Germany

In my studio in Frankfurt, I thread every cloud by hand and make sure it floats straight.

Carola

Carola

Founder · Designer

The woman behind By Carola

Hi, I'm Carola.

I am a biomedical scientist by profession and an artist by calling. In my studio in Frankfurt I make every necklace by hand, stone by stone, bead by bead.

2019

Studio founded

15,000+

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Cloud Necklace in Opal Look Gold / White

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