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Handcrafted · Signature Collection
Cylinder Ruby Necklace
July birthstone · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
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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
- July birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Stone from Mozambique
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Real & Treated
Lumière very good
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The Stone: Ruby from the Corundum Family
Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum, chemically aluminum oxide with the formula Al2O3. Its color comes from chromium that is firmly part of the crystal lattice. Only red corundum may be called ruby; every other color goes by the name sapphire. With a Mohs hardness of 9, it is the hardest gem mineral after diamond, which makes it exceptionally scratch-resistant. Corundum crystallizes in the trigonal system and grows in columnar to barrel-shaped crystals. The slim cylinder on this necklace echoes exactly this natural column shape.
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 ruby measures about 8 to 10 mm (0.3 to 0.4 in), is drilled through, and is threaded by hand directly onto the chain, with no additional setting. The chain itself is 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
In ancient India, ruby was regarded as the king of gems, and rulers wore it as a sign of power and protection. For centuries, people connected its red color with love, courage, and vitality, which is why it is still called the stone of passion today. By tradition, it stands for warmth, willpower, and a clear look ahead. As the birthstone for July, it also makes a particularly personal gift.
Caring for Your Ruby 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 more than 95 percent of all rubies on the market, the stone on this necklace has been treated. To keep the treatment intact, don't put the stone in an ultrasonic cleaner or a steam bath, and protect it from high heat and sudden changes in temperature. Store your necklace separately, because with a Mohs hardness of 9, the stone can scratch softer pieces of jewelry.
Red corundum
Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum, chemically aluminum oxide with the formula Al2O3.
Mohs hardness 9
After diamonds, it is the hardest gemstone mineral, making it exceptionally scratch-resistant and suitable for everyday use.
July birthstone
Ruby is the official birthstone of July and was considered the king of gemstones in India.
In ancient India, ruby was considered the king of gemstones. Traditionally, it stands for love, passion and vitality and, as the birthstone of July, is a very personal gift.
100% genuine ruby, 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
- July 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
17 / 25
Shimmering translucent with a silky core
Color depth
22 / 25
Warm red with rosy undertones, evenly saturated
Surface Integrity
22 / 25
Clear cylinder shape, clean edges and tip
liveliness
19 / 25
Soft silky shine that wanders in the daylight
In total
80 / 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
Ruby is the official birthstone for July and is traditionally linked to the zodiac sign Cancer. In ancient India it was considered the king of gemstones. By tradition it is said to stand for love, passion and vitality, which makes it a personal gift for anyone born in July.
The stone is a genuine, natural ruby, meaning red corundum with chromium in its crystal lattice, and not a synthetic substitute. It has been treated, like more than 95 percent of all rubies on the market. Treatments like this improve color and clarity, they are standard in the gem trade, and they are permanent. I disclose this openly instead of keeping quiet about it.
A box chain is made of square links that fit tightly together. This lets it lie flat against your neck, barely twist while you wear it and keep the pendant neatly centered. Its clean, geometric line highlights the slim cylinder shape of the ruby.
14K gold-filled is the higher-quality choice, and that's exactly why I work with it exclusively. Gold-plated jewelry has just a wafer-thin layer of gold on top, which wears off over time and fades faster. 14K gold-filled, on the other hand, has a much thicker, firmly bonded layer of gold. It costs a little more than plating, but it keeps its warm tone for years, so you won't have to keep buying new necklaces.
The pendant and box chain are water-resistant. Still, avoid prolonged contact with perfume, lotions and harsh cleaners, don't use ultrasonic cleaners, and keep it away from high heat and sudden temperature changes. Store the necklace dry and separate from other jewelry, because with a Mohs hardness of 9, ruby is very hard and can scratch softer pieces.
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
100% real ruby
Origin · Ruby
Montepuez, Mozambique
The ruby in this necklace typically comes from the deposits around Montepuez in Mozambique, before each stone is hand-strung 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.
8+
Years of craftsmanship
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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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