Why the cord is clear, not silver
A metal chain is the thing the eye locks onto first. Take it away and the stone is the only thing left to see. Every other decision on this piece follows from that one.
Everyone asks if it is a dermal
The cord disappears at arm’s length
A 2 ct stone, nothing holding it
A spare cord in the box
Round, pear, heart or oval
Layers without tangling
Avera Paris Floating Pendant Necklace
Avera Paris Floating Pendant Necklace
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$30.00
Regular price
$30.00
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What is in the box
The necklace, already strung on its clear cord.
Length and adjustment
Adjustable. Worn short it sits high, in the nape and the hollow of the throat — that is where the illusion holds best, because there is nothing behind the stone but skin.
Let it out and the stone drops towards the collarbone, which reads more like a conventional pendant.
The stone and the cord
A 2 ct cubic zirconia, cut and faceted on every side so it catches light from more than one angle. It is set to lie flat against the skin rather than stand off it.
The cord is a clear high-strength monofilament — the same principle as fishing line, which is exactly why it disappears at a distance.
Wearing and care
Take it off before showering, swimming or sleeping. Not because the stone minds water, but because a fine cord is easiest to damage when you are not thinking about it.
Wipe the stone with a dry cloth when it dulls, and store it flat rather than looped around other pieces.
Everyone asks if it is a dermal
The cord disappears at arm’s length
A 2 ct stone, nothing holding it
A spare cord in the box
Round, pear, heart or oval
Layers without tangling
WHY PEOPLE ASK ABOUT IT
The cord that is not there
At the distance people actually stand from each other, the eye needs a line to follow. A silver chain gives it one. A clear cord does not — so what registers is a single stone, apparently resting on the skin.
It is why the first question is almost always whether you got a dermal.
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Clear, not metal The stone hangs on a transparent cord instead of a chain, so there is no bright line running across the collarbone.
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The stone sits flat It is set to lie against the skin rather than stand off it. That is what sells the illusion when someone is close enough to look.
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The closure hides at the back The clasp and the adjuster sit under the hairline, out of the sightline completely.
Four to choose from
Same trick, four different stones
The cord and the setting are identical across all four. The only thing that changes is the stone — and each one reads differently from across a room.
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Round The one mistaken for a dermal most often. From a distance it reads as a single point of light.
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Pear A teardrop, pointing up into the hollow of the throat. The most obviously jewellery of the four.
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Heart The only one that is unmistakably a shape from across a room. The one people notice first.
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Oval The longest of the four. Reads closer to a marquise once it is on the skin.
The piece in numbers
2 ct
faceted stone
Cubic zirconia
2
cords in the box
One on, one spare
4
stone shapes
Round, pear, heart, oval
Against the two things people compare it to
A dermal gives you the look permanently. A chain pendant gives you a chain. This sits
between the two, which is the whole reason it exists.
| Feature | Avera Floating Pendant | Dermal piercing | Chain pendant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reads as a stone set into the skin | |||
| No needle, no healing time | |||
| Comes off in two seconds | |||
| Nothing your body can reject | |||
| No chain sitting across the collarbone | |||
| Layers with other pieces without tangling | |||
| A spare included, in the box |
What buyers actually say
★★★★★Three people at work asked if I had got a dermal. One of them did not believe me until I took it off.
Danielle R.Round
★★★★★I am far too scared of a needle for an actual dermal. This gives me the exact look and I can take it off at night.
Priya M.Heart
★★★★★Wore it every day on holiday and got more compliments on this than on anything else I own.
Emma T.Pear
★★★★★I cut the cord pulling a jumper over my head. Found the spare in the box and had it back on in a minute.
Sarah K.Verified buyer
★★★★★It sits right in the dip of my throat and stays there. I stack it with two chains and nothing tangles.
Chloe A.Oval
★★★★★In the sun it throws light like something that cost a great deal more than it did.
Nadia B.Round
Every detail has a reason
Why the stone is 2 ct
Smaller and it reads as a bead at conversation distance. Larger and it stops looking like something set into skin and starts looking like costume jewellery.
Why there are two cords
The cord is the one part a zip or a jumper can cut. A second one in the box turns that from the end of the necklace into a one-minute job.
Why the closure sits under the hairline
A clasp sitting at the side of the neck is the tell. Moving it to the nape keeps the whole front of the piece uninterrupted.
Frequently asked questions
Is it actually a piercing?
No. It is a necklace. The stone hangs from a clear cord that fastens behind your neck, and it comes off the same way any necklace does.
Can people see the cord?
Up close, yes — hold it in your hand and the cord is obvious. At the distance people actually stand from each other it disappears, which is why the dermal question comes up as often as it does.
In photographs it depends on the light. A direct flash can catch it; daylight generally does not.
What happens if the cord breaks?
There is a second cord in the box. It is the most common thing to go wrong on a necklace like this, so it ships with a spare rather than a warranty form.
How long is it, and can I adjust it?
It is adjustable. Worn short it sits high in the nape and the hollow of the throat, which is where the illusion holds best. Let it out and the stone drops towards the collarbone.
Is the stone a real diamond?
No. It is cubic zirconia, cut and faceted. At 2 ct it reads the way a diamond does at conversation distance, and that is the entire point of the piece — but at this price we are not going to pretend otherwise.
Can I shower or sleep in it?
Take it off. Not because the stone minds water, but because a fine cord is easiest to damage when you are not thinking about it — pulling a towel over your head, or turning over at night.
Can I layer it with my other necklaces?
Yes, and it is the easiest piece to layer, because there is no chain to knot into the others. It sits closest to the throat and everything else hangs below it.
Which shape should I pick?
Round is the one mistaken for a dermal most often. Heart is the one people notice from across a room. Pear and oval sit between the two.
Why people ask about it
The cord that is not there
At the distance people actually stand from each other, the eye needs a line to follow. A silver chain gives it one. A clear cord does not — so what registers is a single stone, apparently resting on the skin.
It is why the first question is almost always whether you got a dermal.
-
Clear, not metal The stone hangs on a transparent cord instead of a chain, so there is no bright line running across the collarbone.
-
The stone sits flat It is set to lie against the skin rather than stand off it. That is what sells the illusion when someone is close enough to look.
-
The closure hides at the back The clasp and the adjuster sit under the hairline, out of the sightline completely.
Four to choose from
Same trick, four different stones
The cord and the setting are identical across all four. The only thing that changes is the stone — and each one reads differently from across a room.
-
Round The one mistaken for a dermal most often. From a distance it reads as a single point of light.
-
Pear A teardrop, pointing up into the hollow of the throat. The most obviously jewellery of the four.
-
Heart The only one that is unmistakably a shape from across a room. The one people notice first.
-
Oval The longest of the four. Reads closer to a marquise once it is on the skin.
The piece in numbers
2 ct
faceted stone
Cubic zirconia
2
cords in the box
One on, one spare
4
stone shapes
Round, pear, heart, oval
Against the two things people compare it to
A dermal gives you the look permanently. A chain pendant gives you a chain. This sits
between the two, which is the whole reason it exists.
| Feature | Avera Floating Pendant | Dermal piercing | Chain pendant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reads as a stone set into the skin | |||
| No needle, no healing time | |||
| Comes off in two seconds | |||
| Nothing your body can reject | |||
| No chain sitting across the collarbone | |||
| Layers with other pieces without tangling | |||
| A spare included, in the box |
What buyers actually say
★★★★★Three people at work asked if I had got a dermal. One of them did not believe me until I took it off.
Danielle R.Round
★★★★★I am far too scared of a needle for an actual dermal. This gives me the exact look and I can take it off at night.
Priya M.Heart
★★★★★Wore it every day on holiday and got more compliments on this than on anything else I own.
Emma T.Pear
★★★★★I cut the cord pulling a jumper over my head. Found the spare in the box and had it back on in a minute.
Sarah K.Verified buyer
★★★★★It sits right in the dip of my throat and stays there. I stack it with two chains and nothing tangles.
Chloe A.Oval
★★★★★In the sun it throws light like something that cost a great deal more than it did.
Nadia B.Round
Every detail has a reason
Why the cord is clear, not silver
A metal chain is the thing the eye locks onto first. Take it away and the stone is the only thing left to see. Every other decision on this piece follows from that one.
Why the stone is 2 ct
Smaller and it reads as a bead at conversation distance. Larger and it stops looking like something set into skin and starts looking like costume jewellery.
Why there are two cords
The cord is the one part a zip or a jumper can cut. A second one in the box turns that from the end of the necklace into a one-minute job.
Why the closure sits under the hairline
A clasp sitting at the side of the neck is the tell. Moving it to the nape keeps the whole front of the piece uninterrupted.
Frequently asked questions
Is it actually a piercing?
No. It is a necklace. The stone hangs from a clear cord that fastens behind your neck, and it comes off the same way any necklace does.
Can people see the cord?
Up close, yes — hold it in your hand and the cord is obvious. At the distance people actually stand from each other it disappears, which is why the dermal question comes up as often as it does.
In photographs it depends on the light. A direct flash can catch it; daylight generally does not.
What happens if the cord breaks?
There is a second cord in the box. It is the most common thing to go wrong on a necklace like this, so it ships with a spare rather than a warranty form.
How long is it, and can I adjust it?
It is adjustable. Worn short it sits high in the nape and the hollow of the throat, which is where the illusion holds best. Let it out and the stone drops towards the collarbone.
Is the stone a real diamond?
No. It is cubic zirconia, cut and faceted. At 2 ct it reads the way a diamond does at conversation distance, and that is the entire point of the piece — but at this price we are not going to pretend otherwise.
Can I shower or sleep in it?
Take it off. Not because the stone minds water, but because a fine cord is easiest to damage when you are not thinking about it — pulling a towel over your head, or turning over at night.
Can I layer it with my other necklaces?
Yes, and it is the easiest piece to layer, because there is no chain to knot into the others. It sits closest to the throat and everything else hangs below it.
Which shape should I pick?
Round is the one mistaken for a dermal most often. Heart is the one people notice from across a room. Pear and oval sit between the two.
Customer Reviews
4.8
441 reviews
★★★★★
niece wants one now
my niece saw mine at easter and asked her mom for one immediately. she is twelve and thinks it makes her look older which i guess it does. she has been saving up for one since.
★★★★★
good size
The two carat stone is bigger than I pictured but not gaudy at all. It sits right in the dip of my collarbone when I let the cord out a little. Tightened up it moves to my throat instead. I switch depending on what I am wearing.
★★★★★
ordered twice
The four shapes made it hard to choose so I ordered twice. Round for work and pear for going out has been the right split.
★★★★★
delicate and pretty
It is fine and light without feeling like it will fall apart. I have had it on through two months of everyday wear. No sign of wear on the cord yet.
★★★★☆
nice for the price
Good value and it looks more expensive on than it did in the listing. The adjustment is a bit basic but it does the job fine.