{"title":"Labradorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eMysterious, transformative and utterly captivating, Labradorite is a stone that holds an entire universe within it. On the surface it appears a quiet, dark grey, but turn it to the light and it erupts in a breathtaking display of iridescent colour, flashing electric blues, greens, golds and violets in a phenomenon known as labradorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Rachel Hartley Atelier, each Labradorite piece is chosen for the intensity and spectacle of its colour play, crafted to reveal its magic with every movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssociated with the Third Eye and Crown chakras, Labradorite is said to be a stone of transformation and intuition, strengthening the connection to the higher self, awakening psychic abilities and protecting the aura during times of change, a stone for those who seek the extraordinary in the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rose-quartz-and-labradorite-stretch-bracelet","title":"Rose Quartz \u0026 Labradorite Enchant Stretch Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pairings work because they are similar. This one works because they are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its centre, three rose quartz disc beads sit in sequence, at 10mm, wider than the rounds that flank them, their flat faces a deliberate departure that catches the light differently and draws the eye to the heart of the bracelet. It is a small design decision with a quiet confidence to it, and it gives the piece its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose quartz is the stone of the heart, not in the sentimental sense, but in the deepest one. It is associated with unconditional love, compassion, and the kind of emotional openness that makes genuine connection possible. It works with the heart chakra, encouraging self-love, the healing of old wounds, and a warmth toward others that begins from a place of inner fullness rather than need. Its energy is gentle but persistent, the kind that works slowly and stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labradorite used in this bracelet is high grade, selected for the strength and breadth of its labradorescence, the optical phenomenon that makes this stone unlike any other. On the surface it appears dark, almost unremarkable, until the light catches it and the colour appears: vivid flashes of blue, green, gold, and violet that seem to come from somewhere deep within the stone. Caused by light refracting between microscopic layers of feldspar, it is one of the most extraordinary effects in the mineral world, and in high grade stones it is immediate, intense, and unmistakable. Labradorite has long been associated with magic, transformation, and the unseen. It works with the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition, strengthening inner knowing, and creating a protective energy that shields the aura while keeping the spirit open to possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, rose quartz and labradorite form a bracelet of heart and intuition, one that opens you to love while sharpening your sense of what is true. Where rose quartz softens and connects, labradorite illuminates and protects. They are complementary in the most precise sense: each doing what the other cannot, and both made stronger for the pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with sterling silver accent beads, their cool, precise tone a considered counterpoint to the warmth of the rose quartz and the mystery of the labradorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrung on stretch cord with 8mm gemstone beads, it is made to fit the average UK wrist size of 6.5 inches, easy to wear, and comfortable to keep on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurious about rose quartz? Discover more about the stone on our sister website, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hartbodyandsoul.co.uk\/collections\/rose-quartz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHart, Body \u0026amp; Soul\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Hartley Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64638270472541,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image1_81ae70ca-b058-4be5-aee8-455fb1060508.jpg?v=1778182427"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-labradorite-filigree-pendant-necklace","title":"Sterling Silver Filigree Labradorite Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is one of the most visually extraordinary stones in the mineral world. On the surface, it appears dark and understated, a deep grey-green, almost unremarkable in still light. Then it moves, and everything changes. A flash of intense blue ignites across the stone, electric and sudden, shifting to teal, gold, or violet depending on the angle. This phenomenon, known as labradorescence, is caused by light refracting between microscopic layers within the crystal structure, a geological accident that produces something that looks, quite simply, like captured light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue flash in particular is among the most sought-after expressions of labradorescence; a vivid, almost metallic brilliance that appears and disappears as the stone catches the light. No two labradorite stones flash in quite the same way, or from quite the same angle. It is a stone that rewards attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is a feldspar mineral, found most notably in Labrador, Canada from which it takes its name as well as in Finland, Madagascar, and Russia. In Inuit legend, it is said that the Northern Lights were once trapped within the rocks of Labrador, and that an ancestor struck the stone with a spear to free them. Some remained, and became labradorite. It is a stone with a mythology as striking as its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal healing, labradorite is considered one of the most powerful protective stones, said to create a shielding force throughout the aura and strengthen natural energies from within. It is associated with the third eye chakra, supporting intuition, psychic ability, and the kind of clear-sighted perception that allows one to see through illusion, in situations, in others, and in oneself. It is also a stone of transformation, said to prepare the body and spirit for change by illuminating what lies beneath the surface. A stone for those who trust their instincts and are willing to follow where they lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring features a labradorite gemstone set within a detailed sterling silver frame of filigree and beaded silverwork; intricate, handcrafted metalwork that carries a distinctly vintage and bohemian character. The setting holds the stone securely while framing it with a delicacy that allows the labradorescence to remain the focus. The craftsmanship is the kind that rewards close looking: fine silver wire worked into considered detail, each element placed with intention. The setting sits on a sterling silver band, simple and clean in contrast to the ornate frame above it, allowing the stone and its setting to remain the focus of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Hartley Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64674678800733,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image5_458df800-41b0-4157-9ba8-fa457a4b5eda.jpg?v=1778614800"},{"product_id":"labradorite-selenite-dream-catcher-moon-pendant-gold-vermeil","title":"Labradorite \u0026 Selenite Dream Catcher Moon Pendant | Gold Vermeil","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is a feldspar mineral whose most remarkable quality is labradorescence; a phenomenon in which light refracts between the twinned layers within the stone, producing an iridescent play of colour that shifts as the stone moves: blues, greens, golds, and occasionally violet, appearing and disappearing depending on the angle of the light. The effect is entirely internal, caused by the structure of the crystal rather than its surface, and no two stones display it in quite the same way. Labradorite is found primarily in Canada, Madagascar, and Finland, and has been associated since its discovery with magic, transformation, and the unseen. It is said to be a stone of the in-between — of thresholds, of change, of the space between what was and what is becoming. In energy work it is associated with the third eye and crown chakras, supporting intuition, psychic awareness, and the ability to see beyond the surface of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite is one of the softest minerals used in jewellery, its surface a silky, translucent white that seems to hold its own quiet light. It is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, and the association is apt: raw selenite has a pale luminosity that is unlike any other stone. In crystal work it is considered one of the highest vibration stones available, associated with clarity, purification, and connection to higher states of awareness. It is said to cleanse the energy of other stones and of the spaces it inhabits, and to bring a quality of stillness and calm to those who work with it. A stone of light in the most literal sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant takes the form of a gold moon frame; an open crescent shape wire wrapped by hand in gold vermeil, with small faceted labradorite beads and micro gold vermeil accent beads woven through the interior in the manner of a dream catcher. The construction is intricate and intentional: the labradorite catches and refracts the light as it moves, the gold accents adding warmth and detail, the whole piece carrying the layered, handmade quality of something made slowly and with care. A small raw selenite is suspended from the top of the moon, its pale luminosity a quiet counterpoint to the shifting colour of the labradorite, two stones associated with light and the unseen, held together in a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is paired with a 24 inch gold vermeil satellite chain; a fine chain with tiny gold vermeil microbeads spaced along its length, echoing the bead detail of the pendant and giving the necklace a considered coherence from chain to stone. The chain is plated with 1 micron of 18K gold with an anti-tarnish finish, designed to hold its colour with wear. At 24 inches the necklace sits long with an easy, relaxed drape or it can be wrapped twice to create the layered look of two necklaces, the doubled chain sitting at different lengths and allowing the pendant to be worn closer to the neckline. One piece, worn two ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece made of light and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Hartley Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64724014924125,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image2_4c4ee844-85f4-4832-935b-3c4450930e6b.jpg?v=1779030773"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-lapis-labradorite-tidal-stretch-bracelet","title":"Mother of Pearl, Lapis Lazuli \u0026 Labradorite Tidal Stretch Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something in the combination of these three stones that feels like looking into deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMother of pearl opens the piece with a shifting, iridescent light, the same luminous material that lines the inner chamber of the mollusc shell, formed slowly over years by the same creature that produces the pearl itself. Faceted into small cubes, each bead catches light from multiple angles, creating a continuous shimmer along the wrist that moves with every gesture. It carries the energy of the ocean: calm, protective, and deeply intuitive, associated with the water element and the moon, and said to soothe the emotions and bring a quality of gentle, sustained clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli holds the depth. One of the oldest stones in continuous human use, ground into pigment for the blues of Renaissance paintings and worn as a stone of truth and wisdom across ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, its colour is one of the most saturated in the natural world, a blue so dense it reads almost as night sky. It works with the third eye and throat chakras, associated with deep knowing, clear vision, and the kind of inner authority that does not need to announce itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite moves between the two. Known above all for its labradorescence; the phenomenon by which light refracts within the stone's internal structure to produce flashes of blue, gold, and green that appear and disappear as the stone moves.  It provides the bridge between the white of the mother of pearl and the deep blue of the lapis, shifting between both depending on the light. A stone of transformation and intuition, it is associated with the third eye and crown chakras, and with the ability to see what lies beneath the surface of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver accent beads complete the piece, their cool, clean tone sitting in close harmony with the aquatic palette and adding a precision that grounds the natural variation of the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrung on stretch cord and made to fit the average UK women's wrist size of 6.5 inches. Bead sizes range from 3–4mm, creating a delicate, layered effect that sits close to the wrist without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Hartley Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64947322814813,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image1_9dccbae1-d640-46dc-90a2-5bc0e9e373c1.jpg?v=1781115639"},{"product_id":"aquamarine-selenite-blue-water-jade-labradorite-tide-stretch-bracelet","title":"Aquamarine, Selenite, Blue Water Jade \u0026 Labradorite Tide Stretch Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pull of deep water. The stillness before a wave breaks. This is a bracelet that moves the way the sea does, quietly, constantly, and with a force that is felt rather than seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquamarine opens and anchors the piece, appearing in two forms: faceted and round. A variety of beryl coloured by trace amounts of iron within the crystal structure, its colour ranges from a pale, glassy sky blue to a deeper, more saturated teal, and it has been prized since antiquity as a stone of the sea. Roman sailors carried it as a talisman of safe passage; medieval physicians prescribed it as a remedy for ailments of the spirit. Its name means, simply, water of the sea. Associated with the throat chakra, it is considered a stone of clear communication, calm courage, and the kind of honest, unhurried expression that comes from a place of inner stillness. The faceted beads draw out the full clarity of the stone, scattering light with a clean, refractive brilliance; the rounds carry a softer, more contemplative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite brings its characteristic inner glow. Named for Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, it is a form of gypsum that is almost entirely translucent, its surface carrying a soft, pearlescent luminosity that seems to radiate from within rather than reflect from without. It does not flash or refract; it simply holds light, quietly and consistently. Associated with the crown chakra and the energy of the moon, it is considered a stone of clarity, cleansing, and elevated awareness, one that creates a sense of calm, open space around the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue water jade holds the depth of the piece. Prized across East Asian cultures for thousands of years, jade in its blue-grey variety carries a cool, watery stillness that feels both ancient and immediate. Associated with wisdom, balance, and the throat and heart chakras, it encourages honest expression and a calm, grounded perspective. Its smooth, quietly luminous surface provides a visual anchor for the more refractive stones that surround it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite completes the bracelet with its extraordinary inner light. On the surface, it appears dark, almost unremarkable, until the light catches it and the colour appears: vivid flashes of blue, teal, and silver that seem to come from somewhere deep within the stone. This phenomenon, known as labradorescence, is caused by light refracting between microscopic layers of feldspar, and in quality stones, it is immediate and unmistakable. Associated with the third eye chakra, labradorite is a stone of transformation, intuition, and the ability to see what lies beneath the surface of things, a fitting companion for a bracelet that is itself full of hidden depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver accent beads complete the piece, their cool, precise tone sitting in close harmony with the aquatic palette and adding a considered finish that grounds the natural variation of the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrung on stretch cord and made to fit the average UK women’s wrist size of 6.5 inches, easy to wear and comfortable to keep on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Hartley Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64992569655645,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image2_b0c38fdb-b917-411c-b3e6-1c3f391b7a38.jpg?v=1781636289"},{"product_id":"gold-plated-labradorite-oval-claw-set-adjustable-bangle","title":"Gold Plated Labradorite Adjustable Bangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is a stone that conceals its nature until the moment it chooses to reveal it. On the surface it appears dark, almost unremarkable, a deep grey-green with a quiet, muted lustre. Then the light catches it, and the colour appears: vivid flashes of blue, teal, gold, and violet that seem to come from somewhere deep within the stone, shifting and moving as the angle changes. This phenomenon, known as labradorescence, is caused by light refracting between microscopic layers of feldspar within the stone, and in quality specimens, it is immediate and unmistakable. No two stones display it in quite the same way. The play of colour is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is associated with the third eye chakra and with the energy of transformation and inner vision. It is considered a stone of magic and protection, one that is said to strengthen intuition, reveal hidden truths, and support those who are navigating change or seeking to see beyond the surface of things. It carries a paradoxical quality, grounding and expansive at once that makes it one of the most compelling stones to wear close to the body. A stone for those who trust what they cannot always explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bangle centres on a large oval labradorite stone, chosen for the quality and intensity of its labradorescence, set in claw settings that hold the stone securely while leaving its full face open to the light, allowing the colour to shift and move with every movement of the wrist. The band is open-ended and fully adjustable, shaped to sit comfortably across a range of wrist sizes, and designed to be worn at the wrist or slid higher up the arm depending on the mood and the moment. The brass base is finished with an 18 karat gold plate, free from cadmium and lead, with excellent durability and a fine jewellery finish. The warm gold tone sits in striking contrast to the dark, shifting surface of the labradorite, the brightness of the metal making the stone’s inner colour all the more vivid when it appears. The result is a piece that is both bold and considered, elemental material held in refined metalwork, worn as a talisman or simply as a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurious about Labradorite? 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