{"product_id":"14k-gold-watermelon-tourmaline-bead-necklace","title":"14K Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Beaded Necklace - 7-8mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 14K Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Beaded Necklace with 7–8mm beads is the perfect middle ground: real presence, easy to wear every day. Light pastel colorful beads are hand-knotted on pink, green, and blue gradient silk we dye in our Key West studio, and finished with a solid 14K gold S-clasp and hand-coiled gold French wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft pinks and greens look like watercolor, bright enough to notice and gentle enough for daily wear. It's one of a kind, so when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Watermelon Tourmaline?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon tourmaline gets its name from its natural pink core and green edge, a color pattern formed by mineral changes as the crystal grew. Every gemstone bead is cut from natural stone, so the color and banding vary from bead to bead, making each strand truly one of a kind. Tourmaline rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, so it's durable for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Pastel Color, Everyday Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7 to 8mm, the beads are large enough to show off each stone's pink and green banding, while the light pastel tones keep this gemstone necklace soft and wearable. The pink, green, and blue silk echoes the stones and deepens the color between each knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8mm light pastel watermelon tourmaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-dyed pink, green, and blue gradient silk, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 14K gold S-clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-coiled gold French wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e everyday statement wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips same day:\u003c\/strong\u003e for orders placed by 4PM ET, Monday through Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear a Gemstone Bead Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn Its Own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18 inches, it sits at the collarbone as a clean, single strand. Pair it with white, cream, or soft pink to bring out the pastels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLayered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayer it above a longer gold chain, or add our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/marquise-watermelon-tourmaline-ring-sterling-silver\"\u003eMarquise Watermelon Tourmaline Ring\u003c\/a\u003e for a matching set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Meaningful October Birthstone Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTourmaline is an October birthstone, and watermelon tourmaline is associated with joy, balance, and love. This bead necklace is a meaningful gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctober birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilestone celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves pink and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare Our Watermelon Tourmaline Necklaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are hand-knotted with solid 14K gold clasps. The difference is bead size and look:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/14k-gold-watermelon-tourmaline-candy-necklace-4mm-beads\"\u003e14K Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Candy Necklace - 4mm Beads\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e dainty beads on rainbow silk, best for layering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7–8mm beads (this necklace):\u003c\/strong\u003e light pastel beads, an easy everyday statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/14k-gold-watermelon-tourmaline-gemstone-candy-necklace\"\u003e14K Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Gemstone Candy Necklace - 8–9mm Beads\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark pastel beads, our boldest strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shop Coral Strands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid 14K gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e not plated or filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Key West:\u003c\/strong\u003e the silk is dyed, and every bead is knotted, by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine watermelon tourmaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal people:\u003c\/strong\u003e text us at (305) 767-3185 with any question and you'll reach a real person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the other two?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the middle size: bigger and more colorful than the 4mm necklace, softer and lighter in color than the 8–9mm necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the clasp solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The S-clasp is solid 14K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It's one of a kind, so the necklace pictured is the one you'll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is watermelon tourmaline?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon tourmaline is a natural gemstone with a pink center and a green edge, like the inside of a watermelon. The pattern forms as the crystal's mineral content changes while it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs tourmaline the October birthstone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Tourmaline is one of the October birthstones, along with opal, which makes this necklace a meaningful October birthday gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does watermelon tourmaline symbolize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon tourmaline is associated with joy, balance, compassion, and love, which makes it a popular gift for partners and close friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the beads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are 7 to 8mm in light pastel watermelon tourmaline, our middle size between the 4mm and 8–9mm candy necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the necklace hand-knotted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotting keeps the tourmaline beads from rubbing together, protecting the stones, and keeps the beads from scattering if the strand is ever damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft color, solid gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the 14K Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Beaded Candy Necklace - 7–8mm Beads to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 4PM ET, M-F, ship same day from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory. Have a question? Easy text help is a few taps away at \u003ca href=\"sms:+13057673185\"\u003e(305) 767-3185\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coral Strands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51168797851940,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/4478\/3652\/files\/14k-gold-watermelon-tourmaline-candy-necklaces.jpg?v=1781184585","url":"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/14k-gold-watermelon-tourmaline-bead-necklace","provider":"Coral Strands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}