Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald  'Solo' Necklace This lush minimalist necklace combines a delightful pastel-green emerald sphere with a solid 9 karat yellow gold chain. The 8mm round sphere of natural emerald floats freely on the fine gleaming filed curb chain, adding a subtle yet tactile kinetic element to this fine necklace. Carefree pieces to wear year-round. Fun fact: Emerald is the birthstone for May. Each sphere is hand-selected for colour and quality in our Dublin studio and paired with a quality German-made curb chain in solid 9-karat yellow gold. We make it in a standard length of 40cm (16 inches), but you can order it in a 45cm (18 inch) or 50cm (20 inch) length perfect for layering. Gemmology: Although the shades may vary, emeralds are always green. Emeralds get their colour from tiny amounts of chromium and iron impurities. Most emeralds have internal imperfections called inclusions. The tiny flaws add to the character of the emerald and because they often look like leaves and vines, they are called "jardin" the French for garden. Lightweight and comfortable to wear this super versatile emerald necklace is lovely on its own, but works equally well paired with a second necklace for a curated neck-stack. Feminine and elegant this natural emerald will easily go from casual daywear to elegant evening wear. It will fit perfectly with any outfit in your wardrobe. Metaphysical properties: Emerald is known as the stone of successful love. It is said to bring loyalty and domestic bliss. Enhancing unconditional love and promoting friendship, it is said to keep partnerships in balance and can signal unfaithfulness if it changes colour. Wear this necklace on its own, layer it up with our other necklaces, or pair it with our matching earrings and bracelet. This elegant and fashionable necklace is wonderful as a gift for someone you love, or for yourself. All my jewellery is handmade by me in my Dublin studio using traditional goldsmithing techniques. I use fair trade gold where possible and love to recycle old jewellery into a new piece to be cherished and worn. As gemmologist, I carefully select gems to delight the wearer. I work with a network of trusted small producers so I stay close to the source. Product details: Metal: 9-karat yellow gold (375) flat curb chain. Closure: Bolt ring Chain Length: 16 inches / 40cm standard length. *18 -20 inches / 45cm - 50cm available. Please specify desired length. Gem: Emerald (green Beryl), 8mm smooth round bead. *Please note that these are natural materials and no two spheres are identical. There are likely to be variances in colour from the necklace shown in the photos.  Packaging: Our jewellery is carefully packed in our soft-touch branded gift boxes, wrapped in tissue and posted in a sturdy bubble envelope. We include a branded bag for you to present your gift in on the day. Shipping: All items are shipped Free with worldwide shipping and insurance via AnPost, DHL, or FedEx. Thank you for visiting. Please contact us with any questions. Kind regards, Nicole