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Opal · Luxury Collection
Opal Heart Hoop Earrings
October birthstone · play of color
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- 14K gold-filled, available in gold only
- Fine hoop earrings, always sold as a pair
- Opal heart swings freely from a small ring
- Hoops are water-resistant, please keep the opal dry
- October birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Genuine opal
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Genuine opal
Lumière: very good
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Heart Hoop Earrings with Opal
Each of these heart hoop earrings carries a small opal heart. Opal is hydrated silicon dioxide without a fixed crystal form, which is why experts classify it as a mineraloid. Its interior consists of tiny spheres that diffract light and create a play of bright colors. The hearts are cut as smooth cabochons, meaning without facets, so the play of color glows undisturbed across the surface. Green, blue, and violet appear on the white base. Set in a slim gold bezel, each heart swings freely below the round curve of the hoop.
Material and Craftsmanship
The hoops and settings are made of 14K gold-filled and are available in gold only. The gold layer of this material is much thicker than on gold-plated jewelry and permanently bonded to the base metal, so the warm gold tone lasts a long time. The hoops are fine and light, so the little heart can play the leading role. A tiny ring connects the heart and the hoop, so the heart can turn freely. I hang the hearts by hand in my studio in Oberhausen and check with every pair that both swing freely. You always receive the heart hoop earrings as a pair.
Meaning of the Heart and Opal
The Romans called opal opalus, precious stone, a word that probably goes back to the Sanskrit upala. For centuries, the heart has been the symbol of love. Together, they make these heart hoop earrings a tender gift, especially for people with an October birthday, because opal is their birthstone.
Caring for Your Heart Hoop Earrings
The gold hoops are water-resistant, but with the opal, it's better to be careful. Shampoo, chlorine, and perfume attack its surface, and high heat draws water out of it. So take your heart hoop earrings out before you shower, swim, or go to the sauna, and put them back in only after styling.
Open the fine hoops gently and don't bend them open, so they stay round. Clean the hearts only with a soft, slightly damp cloth, without ultrasonic cleaners or steam. Store the hoops closed in a small pouch to protect the opal from scratches by harder jewelry.
Precious stone
The Romans called opal opalus, precious stone. The word probably goes back to the Sanskrit upala.
Smooth cut
Opal is usually cut without facets as a cabochon, which shows off its play of color best.
Water in the stone
Strong heat can draw the water out of opal, which is why it does not like saunas.
The Romans called opal opalus, meaning precious stone. As a heart and as the birthstone for October, it makes a tender gift.
Genuine opals with play of color, cut as hearts
- 14K gold-filled, available in gold only
- Fine hoop earrings, always sold as a pair
- Opal heart swings freely from a small ring
- Hoops are water-resistant, please keep the opal dry
- October birthstone
The Lumière Factor is my transparent assessment of each stone's play of light. This opal isn't meant to be see-through. Its charm lies in its play of color. That's why I leave out transparency and rate it in 3 categories of 0 to 25 points each.
How the rating works
- 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)
0–45
Basic
46–56
Good
57–67
Very good
68–75
Exceptional
These hoops
Good
Color Depth
21 / 25
Green, blue and violet flashes of color on white
Surface Integrity
22 / 25
Smoothly polished heart shape without chips
Liveliness
23 / 25
Play of color that changes with every viewing angle
Total
66 / 75
Germany
3–6 working days
€4.95 · free shipping from €150
Worldwide
5–10 working days
from €6.95 · Europe free from €170
- 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
With the hoops, a fine ring goes through the ear piercing, and the opal heart swings just below your earlobe. With the drop earrings, it sits on an ear hook and hangs a little lower. Both styles have the same opal heart.
Heart hoops look playful yet delicate. With your hair down, the opal hearts peek out only now and then, while with a braid or a bun they show their full play of color. With the opal heart necklace, they make a harmonious set.
Yes, the hoops always come as a pair, each with an opal heart. The hoops and the settings are made of 14K gold-filled.
Opal contains bound water, usually four to nine percent. High heat can draw this water out, and then fine cracks can form that disturb the play of color. That's why radiators and direct midday sun are not good places to leave your hoops.
Yes, a heart speaks for itself, and for October birthdays, opal is also the right birthstone. They come in a black box with gold lettering that you can give as a gift right away.
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
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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.
Carefully selected
Handcrafted
Long-lasting
Play of color
Origin · Opal
Handmade in Germany
I assemble every pair by hand in my studio in Oberhausen and hang the opal hearts on the hoops.
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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