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Opal look · Opal Collection

Ghost Necklace in Opal Look

Play of color · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
  • Synthetic opal ghost, 10 x 12.5 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 ghost away from perfume and chlorine
  • Strung by hand in Frankfurt

Handmade in GermanyHandmade in Germany 14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver
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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
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Product details

Everything you need to know.

The Little Ghost in Opal Look

The pendant on this ghost necklace is a little ghost of 10 x 12.5 mm with two cut-out eyes and a wavy hem. It shimmers in an opal look. In white, it looks like a ghost made of moonlight, full of colorful sparks. In lilac, it looks more playful and a little mysterious. The chain threads through a fine hole drilled in its head, so the ghost floats freely in front of your neck and turns slightly when you move.

Material and Craftsmanship

Choose between 925 sterling silver and 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, a thick layer of gold is bonded so firmly to the core that it lasts for many years, while thin gold plating wears off over time. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 percent fine silver and other metals, usually copper. The ghost is worn on a box chain with small square links. I thread each ghost necklace by hand in Frankfurt and check the play of color in daylight. 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 well with the cool white, while gold makes the ghost look a little warmer.

Meaning of the Ghost

In many stories, a ghost stands for what remains: a memory, a feeling, a person you like to think of. This little ghost is also a friendly wink and reminds you to take life with a sense of humor. That makes it a ghost necklace you can wear all year round.

Caring for Your Ghost Necklace

The necklace handles showers and rain without any trouble. But keep perfume, hairspray, and lotions away from the ghost, and take the necklace off before a swim in the pool or the ocean. Otherwise, chlorine and salt can gradually make its smooth surface dull. After a rain shower, pat the necklace dry with a soft cloth.

The stone is softer than quartz. A hard knock can chip the edges, so the necklace belongs in its box when you sleep or work out. Care for silver with a soft polishing cloth, and wipe gold with a damp, soft cloth. That way, your ghost will stay with you for a long time.

Friendly ghost

With its cut-out eyes and wavy hem, it looks playful rather than scary.

Wavy hem

The hem makes the little ghost look as if it were floating.

Opal look

A lively play of color in white or lilac.

The little ghost stands for memories that stay with you and for humor in everyday life. It reminds you to take life lightly.

Synthetic opal ghost, 10 x 12.5 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 ghost 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

Yes, the ghost is so friendly that it suits every season. In October it is especially popular.

The ghost is made in an opal look. I state the exact material openly in the product details, so you know what you're wearing around your neck.

It measures 10 x 12.5 mm (0.39 x 0.49 in). You can make out the cut-out eyes even from a little distance, yet the pendant stays dainty.

White is the classic ghost with colorful sparks. Lilac is the playful version in lavender. With gold, white looks warm, and silver shows off lilac best.

Yes, both belong to the same line and make a lovely duo. Wear them in two different lengths so they don't lie on top of each other.

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 ghost 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 ghost by hand and check that both eyes are cleanly cut out.

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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Ghost Necklace in Opal Look Gold / White

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