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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.

Gold starfish pendant necklace with a pearl on a beige fabric background
Gold necklace with a star pendant worn by a person in a beige top.
Gold starfish pendant necklace with a pearl on a beige fabric background

Gold Vermeil Starfish & Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Rachel Hartley Atelier
£60.00
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Pickup available at Briardene , Holyoake Avenue

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There is something quietly powerful about the meeting of sea and craft. This necklace brings together a gold vermeil starfish pendant and a single freshwater pearl charm, a piece that feels as though it was drawn directly from the tide line.

The starfish has long been a symbol of renewal, patience, and the ability to navigate by instinct. Found across the world's oceans yet always singular in form, it speaks to resilience and the beauty of moving through life at your own pace. Worn close to the body, it becomes a quiet talisman.

The freshwater pearl that accompanies it is one of nature's most considered creations. Formed over years within freshwater molluscs, each pearl is entirely unique, no two share the same surface, lustre, or overtone. Prized for their soft, creamy body colour and their characteristic orient, the subtle play of iridescence across the surface, freshwater pearls carry a warmth that no synthetic stone can replicate. They are also among the most durable of organic gems, making them as well-suited to daily wear as they are to occasion dressing.

Finished on an 18 inch gold vermeil fine curb chain, a classic, lightweight length that sits beautifully at the collarbone, worn alone or layered with other pieces from the collection. Set in gold vermeil; sterling silver with a thick layer of 24K gold, chosen for its quality and longevity, a step above plated jewellery and a considered alternative to solid gold.

Handcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.