€ 200
Still questions? Contact us
Dopamine serotonin necklace H | sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil
Dopamine and serotonin are the two molecules that hold most of psychiatric pharmacology between them. The bicolour pendant is the only mixed-material variant within the wider dopamine-serotonin family, the single piece that carries both finishes on one 40 mm pendant. Worn here as a 40 mm pendant in sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil.
The Science Behind Dopamine and Serotonin
Dopamine is synthesised in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area, with the nigrostriatal pathway controlling movement and the mesolimbic pathway encoding reward and motivation. L-DOPA replaces what is lost in Parkinson's disease. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is synthesised mostly in the raphe nuclei in the brainstem, projecting widely across cortex and limbic structures, and modulates mood, sleep, satiety, and impulse control. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the most-prescribed class of antidepressants. The two systems balance against each other across a wide range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, which is why most psychotropic pharmacology targets one or both. Atypical antipsychotics, SNRIs, and bupropion all act somewhere on this two-molecule axis.
Who Reaches For This
- psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and psychotherapists working with monoamine pharmacology
- neuropharmacologists and translational researchers
- buyers who already own one of the single-material DS pieces and want the bicolour as the second-format pick
- anyone who likes the visual contrast of two finishes on one pendant without having to commit to silver or gold alone
The bicolour variant is the mixed-material pick within the DS family, the one chosen when neither pure silver nor pure gold is the right answer.
Explore Related Molecules Jewelry
- Dopamine serotonin necklace V | silver
- Dopamine serotonin necklace H | silver
- Dopamine serotonin necklace H | gold vermeil
- Dopamine serotonin necklace V | gold vermeil
- Dopamine serotonin earring hoops | silver
FAQ
Why pick the bicolour pendant over the single-material H or V variants?
For most buyers, it is about format rather than meaning. The single-material pendants exist as four pieces (silver V, silver H, gold V, gold H), and the bicolour is the fifth option for someone who wants both finishes on a single piece without having to layer two pendants. Same molecules, same 40 mm size, same chain length. Many buyers who already own one of the four single-material pieces eventually pick up the bicolour as a second-format pick.
Are dopamine and serotonin really the right pair to wear together?
For most of practical psychiatry, yes. Atypical antipsychotics modulate D2 and 5-HT2A. SNRIs and bupropion target the dopamine-serotonin axis. Even the SSRI class, which looks pure on paper, has indirect effects on dopaminergic tone via serotonin's modulatory role. Pairing the two molecules captures more of the pharmacology than either one alone, which is why the dopamine-serotonin design exists as a six-format family across pendants and earrings.
What size is the pendant and what chain comes with it?
925 sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil over a sterling silver core, 40 mm pendant on a 45 cm sterling silver chain (ø 1.8 mm) with a 5 cm extender. Nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Free worldwide DHL Express in 1-5 business days, with all import duties and taxes covered. 30-day “Love It or Return It” returns.
What other formats of the dopamine-serotonin design exist?
Five others. The single-material pendants are silver V, silver H, gold H, and gold V, all 40 mm. The earring hoops are the daily-wear conversation-distance format. This bicolour piece is the sixth option for buyers who want both finishes on a single pendant.
Molecules
Delve into the hidden elegance of science with our meticulously crafted jewelry, inspired by the intricate structures of chemical molecules. Each piece serves as a tactile tribute to the building blocks of life and matter, capturing the allure of atoms and bonds in precious metals. A harmonious fusion of art and science, these creations are more than mere accessories; they're a celebration of the enigmatic beauty that underpins our universe.
Find your perfect fit: measure an Existing Ring
Finding out your ring size at home is a simple process and can help you shop for jewelry online with confidence.
Necklace length guide
