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Handcrafted · Signature Collection
Raw Aquamarine Necklace
March birthstone · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
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- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine 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
- March birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Stone From Pakistan
In stock
Genuine & untreated
Lumière very good
With you in 3–6 working days (DE)
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Thousands of happy customers since 2019
The Stone: Aquamarine from the Beryl Family
Aquamarine is the blue gem variety of the mineral beryl, a beryllium aluminum silicate from the group of ring silicates. Its color doesn't come from dye but from traces of iron that sit firmly in the hexagonal crystal lattice. That's why its shade ranges from soft pale blue through sea blue to blue-green. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, it is one of the hard gemstones and well suited to everyday wear. Emerald and morganite belong to the same mineral family. It typically has a glassy luster that makes the stone look lively even in low light.
Material and Craftsmanship
You can choose between 925 sterling silver and a warm 14K gold-filled setting. 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 wire is wrapped by hand around each raw stone individually, so the setting follows the natural shape of your stone. The pendant hangs on a fine chain with closely interlocking square links. You choose the length when you order: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).
Meaning of the Stone
In antiquity, aquamarine was already seen as the stone of sailors, who took it with them for protection on long voyages across the sea. Its name goes back to the Latin aqua marina and simply means seawater. By tradition, it stands for clarity, calm, and an open outlook. As a birthstone for March, it also makes an especially personal gift.
Caring for Your Aquamarine Necklace
The pendant and chain are water-resistant and suitable for everyday wear. To make your necklace last as long as possible, though, you should avoid prolonged contact with salt water and chlorinated water, as well as perfume, lotions, and harsh cleaning products. After contact with ocean or pool water, it's best to rinse the necklace with clean water and dry it carefully.
Aquamarine shouldn't be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner or with steam and should be protected from high heat and sudden changes in temperature, because both can change its color. Store your necklace dry and apart from harder pieces of jewelry, because even a hard gemstone can be damaged by a strong knock. This way, the clear blue of the stone and the surface of your necklace will stay beautiful for a long time.
From the beryl family
Aquamarine is the blue gemstone variety of the mineral beryl with a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.
Blue through iron
The color is caused by iron in the crystal lattice, so the tone ranges from light blue to blue-green.
March Birthstone
Aquamarine is the official birthstone of March and was considered the stone of sailors in ancient times.
Even in ancient times, aquamarine was considered a stone of sailors and protection at sea. Traditionally, it stands for clarity, calm and a clear view and, as the birthstone of March, is a personal gift.
100% genuine raw aquamarine
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine 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
- March 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
21 / 25
Clearly translucent with a glassy sheen
Color depth
18 / 25
Delicate sea blue, calm and even
Surface Integrity
22 / 25
Intact natural form, developed fracture surfaces
liveliness
19 / 25
Quiet glass fire in the daylight
In total
80 / 100
Germany
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€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
Aquamarine is the official birthstone for March and is traditionally linked to the zodiac signs Pisces and Aries. In ancient times it was already considered the sailors' stone. By tradition it is said to stand for clarity, calm and an open outlook, which makes it a personal gift for anyone born in March.
Aquamarine on the market is often heated to remove a greenish tint and deepen the blue. The raw stone on this necklace is untreated: not heated, not irradiated, not dyed. What you see is the natural color of the stone, which is why each one turns out a little lighter or more intense.
The necklace comes in two lengths. 45 cm (17.7 in) is the classic length and falls softly onto the neckline. 40 cm (15.7 in) sits higher on the neck and highlights the collarbone. If you're not sure, measure a necklace you like to wear and choose the closest length.
14K gold-filled is the higher-quality choice, and that's exactly why I only offer 14K gold-filled. 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 lasts so long that you won't have to keep buying new necklaces, and you can enjoy its warm gold tone for years.
The pendant and 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 even with a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, aquamarine can be damaged by a hard knock.
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
Hand-set
Nature-friendly
100% untreated
Origin · Aquamarine
Shigar Valley, Pakistan
The aquamarine in this necklace typically comes from the pegmatites of the Shigar Valley in Pakistan, before each raw stone is set by hand 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.
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Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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Raw Aquamarine Necklace
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