{"product_id":"ovale-perle-armband","title":"Oval Cultured Pearl Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultured Pearl: A Gem from a Mussel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultured pearls are organic gems. They don't form in rock but inside a living mussel. To grow a cultured freshwater pearl, a tiny piece of mantle tissue is placed inside the mussel, and over the years the mussel builds nacre around it: platelets of aragonite, a crystal form of calcium carbonate, bound together by the protein conchiolin. Because no round core dictates the shape, many cultured freshwater pearls grow oval. One of these oval pearls hangs from this pearl bracelet, and each one has its own shimmer. Nacre is relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness of only 2.5 to 4.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose the metal for your pearl bracelet yourself: 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. With 14K gold-filled, a thick layer of real gold is permanently bonded to the base metal, so the warm gold tone lasts even if you wear the bracelet every day. Simple gold plating, by contrast, is only wafer-thin. The bracelet is made of a cable chain whose oval links each sit crosswise to the next. That's why it drapes softly around your wrist. It is 19 cm (7.5 in) long and closes with a spring ring clasp. The pearl sits on a headpin with a loop that I wrap by hand, and it hangs from its own small spring ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Pearl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople wore pearls as jewelry thousands of years ago. In many cultures, they were a symbol of purity and wisdom, and in ancient times they were even called children of the dew. The pearl is a birthstone for June, so a pearl bracelet is a gift with meaning, for yourself or for someone close to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Pearl Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet itself is water-resistant. Only the pearl is delicate. Soap, chlorine, salt water, and hand sanitizer attack nacre, and on your wrist the pearl comes into contact with them especially often. So take the bracelet off before you wash your hands with soap, before you shower, and before you work out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any soap or hand cream residue with a soft, damp cloth and let the pearl air-dry. Ultrasonic cleaners and steam have no place near nacre, and neither does high heat. The bracelet is best kept dry and away from harder jewelry. Then the pearl stays smooth and its luster stays alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55675903738185,"sku":"OVP-ARM-G","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55675903770953,"sku":"OVP-ARM-S","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/ovale-perle-armband-04-jakobsmuschel.jpg?v=1792445668","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en\/products\/oval-pearl-bracelet","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}