{"product_id":"tropfen-rauchquarz-kette","title":"Teardrop Smoky Quartz Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone: Smoky Quartz from the Quartz Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky quartz is the brown variety of the mineral quartz, made of silicon dioxide with the formula SiO2. Its color doesn't come from a dye but from tiny traces of aluminum in the crystal lattice. When ionizing radiation hits them, color centers form, which absorb part of the light and make the stone look smoky gray to deep brown. The stone on this necklace is genuine and color-treated. Its color formed the same way as in nature, only in a much shorter time. With a Mohs hardness of 7, quartz is durable and suited to everyday wear. In the trade, very dark stones are sold under the name morion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose between 925 sterling silver and warm 14K gold-filled for your necklace. 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 smoky quartz is cut into a teardrop, polished, and drilled, then selected by hand and strung individually. It hangs on a fine box chain whose square links interlock closely and hold the teardrop calmly in the center. You choose the length when you order: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Scotland, smoky quartz has been called cairngorm for centuries, after the Cairngorm Mountains in the Highlands, and it is considered the national stone there. Highlanders set it in brooches, kilt pins, and dagger hilts, and Pliny the Elder called the very dark pieces morion. By tradition, it stands for calm, grounding, and protection, which still makes it a down-to-earth and personal gift today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Smoky Quartz Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant and box chain are water-resistant and made for everyday wear. To make your necklace last as long as possible, you should still avoid prolonged contact with salt water and chlorinated water, as well as perfume, lotions, and harsh cleaning products. After swimming in the ocean or a pool, it's best to rinse the necklace with clean water and dry it carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep smoky quartz out of ultrasonic cleaners and the sauna, because from about 200°C (392°F) its color begins to lighten. It's also best to avoid very long periods of direct sunlight. Store the necklace dry and apart from harder pieces of jewelry, and its polish and color will stay as beautiful as on the first day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ With chain \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271049920841,"sku":"RAU001-G-MK-45","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ With chain \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271049953609,"sku":"RAU001-G-MK-40","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ With chain \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271049986377,"sku":"RAU001-G-MK-NA","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Pendant only \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271050019145,"sku":"RAU001-G-NA-45","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Pendant only \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271050051913,"sku":"RAU001-G-NA-40","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Pendant only \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271050084681,"sku":"RAU001-G-NA-NA","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ With chain \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271050117449,"sku":"RAU001-S-MK-45","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ With chain \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271050150217,"sku":"RAU001-S-MK-40","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ With chain \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271050182985,"sku":"RAU001-S-MK-NA","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Pendant only \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271050215753,"sku":"RAU001-S-NA-45","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Pendant only \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271050248521,"sku":"RAU001-S-NA-40","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Pendant only \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271050281289,"sku":"RAU001-S-NA-NA","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/1_6a5be196-210c-4c98-b181-f78b50c08778.png?v=1788677704","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en\/products\/teardrop-smoky-quartz-necklace","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}