{"title":"Spinel","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong mistaken for Ruby and Sapphire by the greatest gem collectors in history, Spinel is one of the most underrated and extraordinary gemstones in the world. Available in a stunning range of colours, from vivid reds and hot pinks to deep blues, purples, blacks and vibrant oranges, Spinel possesses a brilliance and clarity that rivals the finest precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Rachel Hartley Atelier, each Spinel piece is chosen for the vibrancy and exceptional clarity of its colour, crafted to showcase a gemstone that is finally receiving the recognition it has always deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with the Root chakra, Spinel is said to revitalise energy, inspire hope and encourage the wearer to find renewed strength and motivation, a stone of resilience, brilliance and quiet confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gold-vermeil-black-spinel-hamsa-hand-drop-earrings","title":"Gold Vermeil Black Spinel Hamsa Hand Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack spinel is a magnesium aluminium oxide, its colour a deep, opaque black with a vitreous lustre that gives it a surface quality closer to polished jet or fine onyx than to most black gemstones. It is found primarily in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and parts of Africa, and has historically been confused with other black stones, including black sapphire and black diamond due to the depth and intensity of its colour. Cut into cubes, it takes on a graphic, architectural quality: each stone a precise point of deep black, the flat faces catching the light with a clean, high contrast that is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack spinel is associated with protection and grounding, with the root chakra and the energy of boundaries and strength. It is said to deflect negative energy, to support those who need to act from a place of clarity and conviction, and to bring a quality of focused, purposeful calm. It is a stone of quiet authority, not loud, not decorative in the conventional sense, but present in a way that is difficult to ignore. Paired with the hamsa hand, one of the oldest protective symbols in the world, the combination carries a layered and considered meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hamsa hand is found across Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean cultures for thousands of years. Representing the open hand of protection, it is worn as a talisman against negative energy and as a symbol of strength, blessing, and good fortune. A symbol that carries meaning across traditions and borders, and has done so for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings feature gold vermeil hamsa hand charms, each with a drop of four tiny cube-shaped black spinel stones and gold vermeil accent beads suspended below. The cube cut gives the drop a clean, architectural quality, the deep black of the spinel sitting in precise contrast against the warm gold of the vermeil, a pairing that is both striking and refined. The whole design hangs from gold vermeil V-shaped earwires, a clean, elegant finish that keeps the focus on the charm and the drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in gold vermeil; sterling silver with a thick layer of 24K gold, chosen for its quality and its longevity, a step above plated jewellery and a considered alternative to solid gold.\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":64731467612509,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image1_8059f74b-aa31-41f8-8e53-dda3e708f670.jpg?v=1779127562"},{"product_id":"black-onyx-black-spinel-sterling-silver-hoop-earrings","title":"Black Onyx and Black Spinel Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Onyx and Black Spinel share a depth of colour that is immediate and arresting, a darkness that absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving both stones a quiet, commanding presence. Together they create a piece that is bold in its palette and precise in its making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnyx is a form of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, its deep black the result of iron and carbon inclusions laid down in fine, parallel bands. It has long been associated with strength, protection, and grounding, a stone that steadies the mind and anchors the wearer. Black Spinel, by contrast, is a magnesium aluminium oxide prized for its exceptional hardness and brilliance. It carries a similar protective energy, but with an added quality of clarity and focus, thought to clear confusion and support decisive thinking. Both stones work with the root chakra, encouraging a sense of stability and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hoops are crafted in sterling silver, each one centred on a smooth Black Onyx teardrop stone suspended at the heart of the hoop. Curving away from it on either side, small faceted Black Spinel stones are wrapped in sterling silver wire along the arc of the hoop, their cut surfaces catching the light as the earring moves. The hoop measures 30mm, a presence on the ear without being overstated. The result is a piece with a clear structure and a considered rhythm, the stillness of the Onyx drop anchored by the quiet glint of the Spinel on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered enough for an occasion, understated enough for every day.\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":64899164209501,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image4_b500fb9d-c19f-403b-8629-d83df58ea879.jpg?v=1780595067"},{"product_id":"rose-garden-pink-spinel-sterling-silver-bracelet","title":"Rose Garden Pink Spinel \u0026 Sterling Silver Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike the first flush of a rose garden in early summer, this bracelet is bright, joyful, and quietly dazzling, a celebration of colour and light worn close to the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaceted beads of genuine Pink Spinel, their surfaces cut to catch and scatter light with every movement, are paired with delicate sterling silver round beads that punctuate the design throughout. The silver accents lend a refined luminosity that elevates the piece from playful to considered, the sparkle of the spinel and the cool gleam of the silver working in perfect balance. Finished with sterling silver fixings and a secure sterling silver clasp, every element of this bracelet is silver throughout, a cohesive, polished finish that speaks to quiet luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinel is a gemstone of remarkable brilliance, long prized for the intensity and clarity of its colour. Pink Spinel, in particular, carries a warmth and vivacity that are immediately uplifting. It is associated with revitalisation, joy, and renewed energy, a stone said to inspire and invigorate, encouraging a sense of lightness and optimism in those who wear it. Sterling silver, a metal of clarity and reflection, amplifies the stone's energetic properties, bringing a grounding yet luminous quality to every piece it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to fit the average UK women's wrist size of 6.5 inches. Extension chains are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a matching anklet — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rose-garden-pink-spinel-sterling-silver-anklet\"\u003eRose Garden Pink Spinel \u0026amp; Sterling Silver Anklet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Hartley Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65272907465053,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/2909\/7053\/files\/image3_0a4bce23-f8b6-4afd-9488-d78ff4c7c861.jpg?v=1784230077"},{"product_id":"rose-garden-pink-spinel-sterling-silver-anklet","title":"Rose Garden Pink Spinel \u0026 Sterling Silver Anklet","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike the first flush of a rose garden in early summer, this anklet is bright, joyful, and quietly dazzling, a celebration of colour and light worn close to the ankle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaceted beads of genuine Pink Spinel, their surfaces cut to catch and scatter light with every movement, are paired with delicate sterling silver round beads that punctuate the design throughout. The silver accents lend a refined luminosity that elevates the piece from playful to considered, the sparkle of the spinel and the cool gleam of the silver working in perfect balance. Finished with sterling silver fixings and a secure sterling silver clasp, every element of this anklet is silver throughout, a cohesive, polished finish that speaks to quiet luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinel is a gemstone of remarkable brilliance, long prized for the intensity and clarity of its colour. Pink Spinel, in particular, carries a warmth and vivacity that are immediately uplifting. It is associated with revitalisation, joy, and renewed energy, a stone said to inspire and invigorate, encouraging a sense of lightness and optimism in those who wear it. Sterling silver, a metal of clarity and reflection, amplifies the stone's energetic properties, bringing a grounding yet luminous quality to every piece it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to fit the average UK women's ankle size of 9 inches. Extension chains are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. 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