Estela Marina Bracelet
Estela Marina Bracelet
It was no ordinary song. Between the crash of waves and the whisper of foam, a human voice spoke of a love so true that even the sky wanted to draw near to understand it.
The star, enchanted, gradually left the rhythm of her sisters. She drew so close to that melody that the firmament ceased to hold her, and she fell into the ocean like a tear of light.
But she did not go out.
The sea received her in its depths, and from that impossible embrace between sky and water, a trail of foam was born.
Thus was born Estela Marina.
A jewel for those who fall without knowing where they will land — and still choose to leap.
Materials and the Vaalbará approach
Why can some jewellery cause a reaction?
When a piece of “gold” jewellery causes a reaction, the problem is not always the gold itself, but the metals mixed with it to obtain the desired hardness, colour or resistance.
Pure gold is very soft, so jewellery is normally combined with other metals to make it more durable and suitable for everyday wear. Depending on the alloy, these metals can include components that some skin types do not tolerate well, such as nickel or metals present in intermediate plating layers.
At Vaalbará, we do not want the material to be a mystery.
Our gold-tone pieces have a 316L stainless-steel base with an 18K gold PVD finish. Our silver-tone pieces are made from 316L stainless steel or titanium, depending on the design. This allows us to work with stable, clearly identified materials selected with sensitive skin in mind.
We do not only consider how a piece looks. We also pay particular attention to nickel release, one of the most relevant factors for reactive skin and people prone to contact allergies.
In the available laboratory tests, our earrings comply with the European REACH requirements for nickel release. The gold-tone metal part recorded results of 0.06, 0.05 and 0.04 µg/cm²/week, compared with the European limit of 0.5 µg/cm²/week for pieces in prolonged contact with the skin.
The part inserted directly into the ear piercing produced a non-detected result, compared with the European limit of 0.2 µg/cm²/week for posts inserted into ears or other pierced areas.
This does not mean that we can guarantee that no skin will ever react, because every person’s skin is unique. It does mean that we select our pieces carefully and review their materials, finishes and available laboratory tests to offer more transparent jewellery designed for people who cannot wear just anything.
For us, beautiful jewellery should also give you peace of mind.
Product description
A delicate bracelet inspired by the light that lingers over the water at dusk. Its central shell, small stars, and pearls evoke the calm of the sea and the beauty of subtle signs.
How to care for it
To keep your jewellery looking beautiful for longer, avoid direct contact with perfume, creams, chemicals, chlorine and salt water. Although our pieces are designed for everyday wear and can withstand occasional contact with water, always dry them with a soft cloth after they become wet.
Store the piece in a dry place, separated from other jewellery to prevent rubbing, and clean it gently with a jewellery cloth or microfibre cloth. Do not use abrasive products or strong cleaning agents.
With gentle care, your jewellery will preserve its shine, finish and magic for longer.
Shipping and returns
We prepare every order by hand, normally within 1–3 working days. We ship across Europe, and shipping to the United States will be available soon. You have 14 calendar days from receipt of your order to request a return, subject to the applicable return policy.