Welcome to Rachel Hartley Atelier

I am delighted to introduce my new home for handcrafted artisan gemstone jewellery, where every piece is created with intention, craftsmanship, and an appreciation for the natural beauty of exceptional gemstones.

I’m Rachel Hartley, founder and jewellery designer of Rachel Hartley Atelier. With years of experience studying and working with the healing properties and energy of crystals, my knowledge of gemstone selection extends beyond aesthetics. Each stone is chosen not only for its beauty and individuality, but also for the qualities it is believed to embody.

Every design begins with the gemstone. I work with carefully selected stones, combining them with sterling silver, gold vermeil, and copper to create jewellery that is both timeless and deeply personal.

Each piece is handcrafted in my studio with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every creation reflects the care, skill, and intention invested in its making. This is not mass-produced jewellery. It is created slowly, one piece at a time, for those who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and meaningful design.

Carnelian

Glowing with shades of burnt orange, warm amber and deep terracotta, Carnelian brings a rich warmth to handcrafted gemstone jewellery. Its colour can range from a soft, translucent glow to a saturated red-orange, giving each stone a character of its own. This collection celebrates those natural variations through one-of-a-kind pieces created at Rachel Hartley Atelier.

A variety of chalcedony within the quartz family, Carnelian owes its warm colouring to iron oxides. Found in regions including India, Brazil and Madagascar, it has been treasured for thousands of years, appearing in ancient beads, carved seals and decorative jewellery. Its enduring appeal lies in that unmistakable colour, earthy yet luminous, with a depth that feels equally at home against simple everyday fabrics or evening textures.

In crystal traditions, Carnelian is associated with courage, vitality and creativity. Often chosen as a symbol of confidence and fresh beginnings, it offers a meaningful reminder to follow an idea, embrace individuality and move forward with intention. These are traditional and symbolic associations rather than medical claims.

Explore Carnelian jewellery chosen for its natural beauty and crafted to celebrate the individuality of each stone. Warm in colour and personal in character, each piece is made to be worn and treasured.