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DNA necklace H | sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil
The double helix is the most reproduced shape in biology. Every cell in your body unspools 2 metres of it. This bicolour DNA pendant renders the iconic structure in both metals, a 30 mm sterling silver and gold mixed-material statement.
The Science Behind DNA
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a double helix of two complementary strands held together by base pairing. Watson and Crick determined the structure in 1953, building on Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins' X-ray crystallography data. Each strand is antiparallel, with bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine) stacked and twisted in the canonical B-form helix. The structure itself encodes the mechanism: complementary base pairing explains both how genetic information is stored and how it is copied with high fidelity. The human genome runs to about 3.2 billion base pairs, and a cell carries two copies of it, roughly 2 metres of DNA coiled into the nucleus.
Who Will Recognise It
- molecular biologists, geneticists, and anyone whose work involves DNA sequencing or genomics
- science educators who have explained the structure to students countless times
- people who tattooed the double helix on themselves before it ever went into jewelry
- researchers at the start of their PhD, and those finishing it
The bicolour rendering of the DNA necklace carries its own meaning: the interplay between the two strands, neither complete without the other.
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FAQ
What's the difference between the H and V DNA necklaces?
Two physical specs differ. H (horizontal) is 30 mm with the helix oriented side-to-side and chain attachment at both ends. V (vertical) is 20 mm with the helix oriented top-to-bottom and chain attachment at a single top point. Same DNA structure, different orientation and balance on the chest. Both come in silver, gold, or this bicolour mixed-material option.
Why does the bicolour DNA matter scientifically?
Because the two strands are complementary, antiparallel, and read together. Each carries the information needed to rebuild the other, which is how DNA is copied and how damage to one strand is repaired. Rendering one strand in silver and one in gold visually honors that partnership. The bicolour is not just aesthetically balanced. It reflects how the molecule works.
What size and material?
30 mm pendant in a mixed-material format: sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil. Chain is 45 cm sterling silver (ø 1.8 mm) with lobster clasp and 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.
Does the bicolour DNA cost more?
Yes. Two finishes on one pendant take more work than one, and the price reflects that. The single-material silver and gold vermeil versions carry the same molecule at the same 30 mm.
Genetics
Our genetics-inspired jewelry captures the essence of life's code in striking detail. Crafted to mirror the DNA double helix, each piece is more than an aesthetic marvel—it's a tribute to the complexity of our genetic makeup. Far from ordinary, this collection combines scientific precision with artistic flair, making each item a captivating blend of form and function. It's not just an accessory; it's a meaningful representation of the miracle that is genetics.
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