{"product_id":"carmilla-lab-grown-ruby-black-onyx-pendant-necklace-sterling-silver","title":"Carmilla Lab-Grown Ruby \u0026 Black Onyx Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-rich-content { font-family: inherit; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .product-rich-content h2 { font-size: 1.35em; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.4em; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4c0c0; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .product-rich-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n  .product-rich-content p { margin: 0.8em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content ul { padding-left: 1.4em; margin: 0.8em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }\n  .product-rich-content .lead-paragraph { font-size: 1.05em; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 1em 1.2em; background: #f5eced; border-left: 3px solid #8e3a3a; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; }\n  .product-rich-content .feature-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5em; margin: 1.2em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .feature-pills .pill { background: #f5eced; color: #8e3a3a; padding: 0.4em 0.9em; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.88em; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid #d4c0c0; }\n  .product-rich-content .ring-callout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1em; margin: 1.2em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .ring-callout .ring-card { padding: 1em 1.2em; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #ececec; border-radius: 6px; }\n  .product-rich-content .ring-callout .ring-card h3 { font-size: 0.95em; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 0.4em 0; color: #8e3a3a; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }\n  .product-rich-content .ring-callout .ring-card p { margin: 0.4em 0; font-size: 0.92em; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card { background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #ececec; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.2em 1.5em; margin: 1em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card ul { margin: 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card li { list-style: none; padding: 0.35em 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e8e8e8; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card strong { display: inline-block; min-width: 140px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .product-rich-content .product-faq { margin-top: 2.5em; }\n  .product-rich-content .product-faq h2 { margin-bottom: 1em; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item { border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 0.6em; background: #fff; transition: border-color 0.2s ease; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item:hover { border-color: #8e3a3a; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 0.9em 1.1em; font-weight: 500; list-style: none; color: #1a1a1a; position: relative; padding-right: 2.5em; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item summary::after { content: \"+\"; position: absolute; right: 1.1em; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 1.3em; color: #8e3a3a; font-weight: 300; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item[open] summary::after { content: \"−\"; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item[open] summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #d4c0c0; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item p { padding: 0 1.2em 1em; margin: 0.6em 0 0; color: #4a4a4a; }\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .product-rich-content .ring-callout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .product-rich-content .spec-card strong { display: block; min-width: auto; margin-bottom: 0.2em; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-rich-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-paragraph\"\u003eAn oval lab-grown ruby held in a carved scroll frame, with a black onyx pear beneath and cubic zirconia at the crest and point. Solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish, on an 18-inch box chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eLab-Grown Ruby\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eNatural Black Onyx\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOval Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eLeaf \u0026amp; Vine Carving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSolid 925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003e18\" Box Chain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Pendant Is Built\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ring-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ring-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTapered Bail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain polished bail carries the pendant and slides freely on the chain, so it always rights itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ring-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScroll Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo curls of carved metal sweep out from the oval, the same leaf-and-scroll vocabulary that runs through the Carmilla family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ring-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOnyx Drop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black onyx pear sits below the center, held between carved leaves and closed by one more accent at the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the necklace half of the Carmilla family and repeats the ring's design at a smaller scale. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/necklace-length-guide\"\u003enecklace length guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers how an 18-inch chain sits, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-layer-necklaces\"\u003ehow to layer necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e is worth reading if you wear more than one. For the wider style, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/gothic-necklaces-guide\"\u003egothic necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lab-Grown Ruby and Black Onyx\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is corundum — the red variety — and corundum is a 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/ruby-meaning\"\u003ewhat ruby means\u003c\/a\u003e covers the history, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/garnet-vs-ruby\"\u003egarnet versus ruby\u003c\/a\u003e is worth reading if you are choosing between the two reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone is lab-grown, with the same chemistry, hardness and optical behavior as mined corundum, in a saturated blood red that would be scarce and expensive in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pear beneath it is natural black onyx — opaque, evenly black, and the reason the red reads as vivid as it does. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/black-onyx-meaning\"\u003eblack onyx guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal and Accents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant, bail and box chain are all solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/what-is-925-sterling-silver\"\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e with a rhodium finish — the same platinum-group metal used on white gold. The rhodium gives the bright white surface and shields the silver underneath from tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white accents are cubic zirconia. Moissanite or lab-grown diamond accents are available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-long-does-custom-jewelry-take-a-step-by-step-timeline\"\u003ecustom order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/necklace\"\u003enecklaces\u003c\/a\u003e collection, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/sterling-silver-jewelry\"\u003esterling silver jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e. Ruby is the July birthstone — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/july-birthstone\"\u003eJuly birthstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/july-birthstone\"\u003eJuly birthstone collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant necklace on a box chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown ruby, oval cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural black onyx pear; cubic zirconia throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 925 sterling silver, rhodium finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver box chain, 18 inches, lobster clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved leaf and vine with scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 on the Mohs scale (ruby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free luxury velvet jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is 9 on the Mohs scale and among the most durable stones for daily wear; onyx is softer at 7 and prefers to avoid knocks. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush — our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-clean-sterling-silver\"\u003ecleaning sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e covers the method. Avoid abrasive polishes and chlorine, which wear the rhodium finish, and lay the chain flat in its velvet box rather than coiling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this match the Carmilla ruby ring set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It shares the carved leaf-and-scroll frame, the lab-grown ruby center and the black onyx of the Carmilla bridal set in sterling silver, so the pieces read as one family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long is the chain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e18 inches — princess length. It sits just below the collarbone on most necks, which is where this pendant is sized to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the chain included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pendant comes on a solid 925 sterling silver box chain with a lobster clasp; nothing is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the pendant be worn on another chain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The bail is open enough to take most standard chains and cords, so you can move it onto a longer chain if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the ruby real?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a genuine ruby — corundum — lab-grown rather than mined. Identical chemistry, hardness and color behavior. The difference is origin, not authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy lab-grown rather than natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA saturated red at this size would be rare and very costly in mined corundum. Lab-grown gives the same material and the same 9 Mohs hardness at a fraction of the price, with a known origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the black onyx natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pear beneath the center stone is natural black onyx.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the white accent stones diamonds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They are cubic zirconia. Moissanite or lab-grown diamond accents are available as a custom order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs ruby a birthstone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — ruby is the July birthstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the silver tarnish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rhodium finish acts as a barrier, so it resists the darkening untreated sterling develops. The finish does wear thin after years of daily wear — we can refinish the piece when it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the stones ethically sourced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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