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Cylinder Aquamarine Necklace
March birthstone · handmade
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- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine box chain, your choice of 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Stone size: about 8 to 10 mm
- Pendant and chain are water-resistant
- March birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Stone from Brazil
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Real & heat treated
Lumière very good
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The Stone: Aquamarine from the Beryl Family
Aquamarine is the blue variety of the mineral beryl, a beryllium aluminum silicate that grows in the hexagonal crystal system. Its color does not come from dye but from iron in the crystal lattice. That is why its shade ranges from a delicate light blue to a rich sea blue. This growth also gives it the slim, columnar shape that this pendant is named after: a clear cylinder with a hexagonal cross-section and a faceted point. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, the stone is hard and well suited to everyday wear. Its glassy luster is typical and brings the stone to life even in low light.
Material and Craftsmanship
You can choose between 925 sterling silver and warm 14K gold-filled. 14K gold-filled is a real, thick layer of gold that is firmly bonded to a base metal. Unlike simple gold plating, which is applied only wafer-thin, wears off over time, and fades fairly quickly, 14K gold-filled keeps its warm gold tone for years. The cylinder is drilled and sits directly on the chain, so it rests calmly in the center and its shape speaks for itself. The pendant hangs on a fine box chain whose square links interlock closely. You choose the length when you order: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).
Meaning of the Stone
Its name comes from Latin and means seawater. In antiquity, Greeks and Romans took aquamarine on board as a talisman for a calm crossing. By tradition, the stone still stands for serenity, clarity, and courage. As the birthstone for March, it also makes a particularly personal gift.
Caring for Your Aquamarine Necklace
The pendant and box chain are water-resistant and suitable for everyday wear. To make your necklace last as long as possible, though, avoid prolonged contact with salt water and chlorinated water, as well as perfume, lotions, and harsh cleaning products. After contact with seawater or pool water, it's best to rinse the necklace with clean water and dry it carefully.
Like almost all aquamarines on the market, this stone's color was enhanced with gentle heat treatment. The result is considered permanent and stays stable in everyday light and water. Even so, don't clean the stone in an ultrasonic cleaner, protect it from high heat and sudden changes in temperature, and store the necklace dry and apart from harder pieces of jewelry.
From the beryl family
Aquamarine is the blue variety of the mineral beryl and has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.
Blue through iron
The color is created by iron in the crystal lattice and ranges from delicate light blue to strong sea blue.
March Birthstone
Aquamarine is the official birthstone of March and was considered a sailor's stone in ancient times.
Its name means sea water. Even in ancient times, sailors took aquamarine with them as a talisman for a quiet journey. Traditionally it stands for serenity, clarity and courage and is the birthstone of the month of March.
100% genuine aquamarine, heat-treated
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine box chain, your choice of 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Stone size: about 8 to 10 mm
- Pendant and chain are water-resistant
- 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.
This is how it is evaluated
- Transparency · How clearly does light pass through the stone? Cloudiness, inclusions, cloud formation. (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
This necklace
Very good
Transparency
23 / 25
Clearly translucent with a glassy sheen
Color depth
19 / 25
Delicate light blue, calm and even
Surface Integrity
23 / 25
Clean cylinder shape, intact edges and tip
liveliness
21 / 25
Fine glass fire in the daylight
In total
86 / 100
Germany
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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
Aquamarine is the official birthstone of March. Its name comes from Latin and means sea water. Even in ancient times, sailors took the stone on board as a talisman for a quiet journey. Traditionally it stands for serenity, clarity and courage, which makes it a personal gift for those born in March.
The stone is a real aquamarine, i.e. natural blue beryl, and not an imitation made of glass or synthesis. As with almost all aquamarines on the market, its color was refined through a gentle heat treatment at around 400 to 450 degrees. The greenish component disappears and the pure blue remains. This treatment is common in the gemstone trade, permanent and stable. The stone is not colored or irradiated.
The box chain, or Venetian chain in German, is made up of square links that interlock tightly. This means it lies smoothly on the neck, hardly twists when worn and holds it in place Pendant reliably in the middle. Its straight, geometric line takes up the cylindrical shape of the aquamarine and allows the stone to work for itself.
14K gold filled is the higher quality choice, which is exactly why I only work with it. With gold-plated jewelry there is only a very thin layer of gold, which wears off over time and becomes pale more quickly. 14K gold-filled, on the other hand, has a significantly thicker, firmly bonded gold layer. This setting costs a little more than gold plating, but lasts for years and gives the cool blue of the aquamarine a warm frame.
Pendant and Box Chain are water-resistant. However, avoid long-term contact with perfume, creams and aggressive cleaners, avoid ultrasonic baths and avoid strong heat and sudden temperature changes. Keep the chain dry and individually, because despite a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, the stone can be damaged by hard impacts.
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
Origin of the stones
Gemstones with a clear conscience.
Every stone has a journey and I want that journey to be fair and transparent.
Consciously sourced
Handcrafted
Nature-friendly
Honestly declared
Origin · Aquamarine
Minas Gerais, Brazil
The aquamarine in this necklace typically comes from the pegmatites of Minas Gerais in Brazil, before each necklace is handcrafted in my studio.
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.
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Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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Cylinder Aquamarine Necklace
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