{"product_id":"carmilla-moissanite-amethyst-pendant-necklace-sterling-silver","title":"Carmilla Moissanite \u0026 Amethyst 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 #d8cfe0; 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: #f4eef9; border-left: 3px solid #5a3d6e; 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: #f4eef9; color: #5a3d6e; padding: 0.4em 0.9em; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.88em; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid #d8cfe0; }\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: #5a3d6e; 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: #5a3d6e; }\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: #5a3d6e; 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 #d8cfe0; }\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 moissanite held in a carved scroll frame, with a natural amethyst pear beneath and smaller moissanite at the crest and point. Solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish, on an 18-inch box chain. Every white stone here is moissanite — there is no cubic zirconia on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOval Moissanite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eNatural Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMoissanite Accents\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\u003eAmethyst Drop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural amethyst pear sits below the center, held between carved leaves and closed by one more moissanite 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 Moissanite and Amethyst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is silicon carbide, lab-grown, and at 9.25 on the Mohs scale it is harder than every gemstone except diamond. Its refractive index is higher than diamond's, which is why it throws more rainbow fire. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/moissanite-meaning-symbolism-and-spiritual-properties\"\u003emoissanite meaning\u003c\/a\u003e covers the stone, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/moissanite-vs-lab-grown-diamond-which-is-better-for-your-ring\"\u003emoissanite versus lab-grown diamond\u003c\/a\u003e compares it to the obvious alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pear beneath the center is natural amethyst: quartz, 7 on the Mohs scale, in the violet that gives the stone its name. Amethyst is the February birthstone, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/purple-gemstones-guide\"\u003eguide to purple gemstones\u003c\/a\u003e sets it against the alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal\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\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/necklace\"\u003enecklaces\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/february-birthstone\"\u003eFebruary birthstone\u003c\/a\u003e collection, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/sterling-silver-jewelry\"\u003esterling silver jewelry\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 Moissanite, oval cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural amethyst pear; moissanite throughout — no cubic zirconia\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 9.25 on the Mohs scale (moissanite)\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\u003eMoissanite is 9.25 on the Mohs scale and among the most durable stones available; amethyst is softer at 7 and prefers to avoid knocks and prolonged sunlight, which can fade the violet over years. 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 amethyst ring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It shares the carved leaf-and-scroll frame, the moissanite center and the natural amethyst of the Carmilla engagement ring 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 moissanite real?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Moissanite is a genuine gemstone — silicon carbide — lab-grown rather than mined. It is not a diamond and not a diamond simulant in the cubic zirconia sense; it is its own mineral, harder than everything except diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the accent stones moissanite too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every white stone on this pendant is moissanite, including the small rounds at the crest and point. There is no cubic zirconia on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the amethyst natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pear beneath the center stone is natural amethyst — quartz, mined rather than lab-grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs amethyst a birthstone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — amethyst is the February birthstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the amethyst fade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmethyst can pale with years of prolonged direct sunlight. Normal wear is fine; we would not leave it on a sunny windowsill for months.\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. 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