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Opal look · Opal Collection
Heart Necklace in Opal Look
Play of color · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
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- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain, adjustable length, wear it as a choker or up to 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Strung by hand in Frankfurt
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the pendant away from perfume and chlorine
- Packed in a gift box
Handmade in Germany
14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver
In stock
14K gold-filled, not gold-plated
Water-resistant chain for everyday wear
With you in 3 to 6 business days
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Over 15,000 happy customers since 2019
Product details
Everything you need to know.
The Heart in Opal Look
The pendant on this heart necklace is a small 10 x 10 mm heart in an opal look. When you move the heart, little colorful dots flash up. A stone with this kind of play of color is called opalescent. You can choose between a white heart with pastel sparks and a lilac heart in a soft lavender shade. The chain runs straight through a fine hole drilled in the heart, so it sits calmly in the center. The sparks glow brightest under a lamp or in sunlight.
Material and Craftsmanship
The necklace comes in 925 sterling silver and in 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, a thick layer of gold is firmly bonded to a base metal under pressure and heat, much thicker than simple gold plating. That's why the heart necklace keeps its warm tone even with daily wear. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver. The chain is a box chain with small square links that lie flat against your neck. I thread each heart by hand in my studio in Frankfurt. The chain is adjustable in length, so you can wear it close as a choker or longer, up to 45 cm (17.7 in). That way, you can set it to suit any neckline.
Meaning of the Heart
For centuries, the heart has been a symbol of love and friendship. Giving someone a heart necklace says, without words: you matter to me. Many people also wear a heart for themselves, as a small reminder of the people they love.
Caring for Your Heart Necklace
The chain itself is water-resistant, so showering and washing your hands won't hurt it. It's best to protect the pendant from perfume, lotions, chlorine, and salt water, because over time they can make its surface dull. If salt water does get on it, rinse the necklace briefly with clean water and pat it dry.
The stone is softer than quartz and doesn't like hard knocks. So store the necklace apart from other jewelry, ideally in the gift box it arrives in. The bathroom isn't a good place for it, because humid air makes silver tarnish faster. Polish sterling silver with a soft cloth to make it bright again. That way, your heart will shine for a long time.
Opalescent
That is the word for a stone with colorful sparks that drift across it with every movement.
Opal look
Colorful sparks in white or lilac, at their most beautiful under lamplight.
Symbol of love
The heart shape has been known as a symbol of love since the Middle Ages.
The heart stands for love, closeness and friendship. The heart shape has been known as a sign of love since the Middle Ages and is understood all over the world today.
Synthetic opal heart, 10 x 10 mm, white or lilac
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Box chain, adjustable length, wear it as a choker or up to 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Strung by hand in Frankfurt
- Chain is water-resistant, keep the pendant away from perfume and chlorine
- Packed in a gift box
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 heart is made in an opal look and shows a lively play of color. The exact material is stated openly in the product details, so you know exactly what you're getting.
The heart measures 10 x 10 mm (0.39 x 0.39 in). That makes it small enough for every day and big enough that you can clearly see it sparkle.
White looks bright and fresh and shows colorful sparks in pastel shades. Lilac is a soft lavender and adds a delicate touch of color. Both colors come in gold and in silver.
At 45 cm (17.7 in), the heart sits just below the collarbone. At 40 cm (15.7 in), it sits higher, close to your neck, and pairs well with a longer necklace.
Yes, a heart is a classic for Valentine's Day, an anniversary or just because. The necklace comes in a gift box, so you can hand it over right away.
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
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
Handcrafted
Long-lasting
Honestly labeled
Origin · Opal look
Handmade in Germany
In my studio in Frankfurt, I thread every heart onto the chain by hand and check its play of color.
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+
Wearers
100%
One-of-a-kind pieces
Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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