{"product_id":"proto-necklace","title":"Proto Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProto\u003c\/strong\u003e means first. The earliest form of a thing. The version that exists before we decide what needs improving.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProto Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from rough-cut emerald, left irregular enough to show the stone before polish gets the final word. The rectangular beads shift from dark forest green to brighter, almost translucent green, with no attempt to make them perfectly uniform. Finished with a sterling silver or brass toggle clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Summer is interested in what humans considered beautiful before beauty became an industry. Proto belongs to that idea. Emerald is precious. It does not need to be flawless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is for the person who has stopped trying to fix every good thing about themselves. Who likes crooked teeth, old houses, scars, unvarnished wood and people who laugh too loudly. Who has become more interested in character than perfection, including their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and handcrafted in Cape Town, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRough-cut natural emerald (10-12mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver or brass toggle clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural variations in colour, texture and shape are expected. The Proto Necklace comes in a standard 50cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like a custom necklace length, please email the Blonde Milk team (orders@blondemilk.com) within one day of purchase and we will confirm any additional costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pieces are made-to-order and can take between 2-6 weeks to arrive, dependent on design. Should you require a faster turnaround time, please contact us through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blondeblondemilk.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Blonde Milk Contact Form\"\u003eour form\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blondeblondemilk\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blondeblondemilk\/\"\u003ethrough Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e prior to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders include a R150 donation to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littleeden.org.za\/\" title=\"Little Eden Society Website\"\u003eLittle Eden Society\u003c\/a\u003e, at no additional cost to you. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blonde Milk","offers":[{"title":"Sterling silver","offer_id":52325108515045,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brass","offer_id":52325108547813,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/4343\/7797\/files\/37_d5dc2d30-3f54-41c9-ae0d-0a8d5107b58b.png?v=1788032764","url":"https:\/\/www.blondemilk.com\/products\/proto-necklace","provider":"Blonde Milk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}