14k Gold Vermeil

Sapphire Gold Lichen Pendant Necklace

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Mixing unique designs and modern luxury, this gold sapphire drop pendant necklace is destined to be your new favourite accessory. Making an effortless statement, this gemstone necklace is an eye-catching addition to any outfit. The dainty drop of three lichens is finished with three sapphires, nestling in the centre like colourful raindrops.

  • 2 Year Warranty 2 Year Warranty & Complimentary Replating
  • 60 Day Returns & Exchanges (exc earrings)
  • Gift wrapping Free Gift wrapping & note
  • Recycled Precious Metals

Why you'll love it

Small but mighty this gold gemstone pendant is an eye-catching addition to your necklace collection. 

Beloved by royalty past and present, this September birthstone will add grown-up glamour to any outfit. Feel fabulous in responsibly handmade jewellery crafted from 100% recycled silver, premium gold vermeil finish and ethically sourced gemstones.

Choose to honour your loved ones or yourself, or just because you find meaning in the sapphire stone. See the other sapphire jewellery here.

Product Details:

  • Size: Pendant with connector: 23mm, Gemstones: 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm
  • Chain: Adjustable chain 40cm + 2.5cm + 2.5cm  
  • September Birthstone: Sapphire for Success, Good Health and Prosperity
  • Materials: Made with a solid base of 100% certified recycled 925 silver, plated with 14k gold vermeil (5x thicker than standard gold plating) for sustainable jewellery you can feel good about.
  • Part of the Lichen Birthstone Jewellery Collection: Designed in Wales, handmade in Thailand with a Responsible Jewellery Council factory. Find other birthstones here 
  • Gift-Ready: Presented in a luxury gift box that is 100% recyclable.
About 14k Gold Vermeil

ABOUT 14K GOLD VERMEIL

Our gold vermeil jewellery is made with 14k solid gold (2.5 microns in every piece) layered on top of recycled 925 sterling silver. The finish is five times thicker than average gold plating, making your jewellery more durable and long-lasting.

WHY WE USE PRECIOUS METALS 

We believe you deserve high-quality jewellery designed for everyday wear so only use precious metals with no nickel, to create premium jewellery that is hypoallergenic and feels good to wear.

And because it's important to us that every piece you purchase is not only beautiful but eco-friendly we use certified recycled silver. By using recycled precious metals, we reduce carbon emissions by two-thirds compared to traditional mining methods.

2 Year Warranty

We want you to feel confident wearing your jewellery daily, year after year, which is why we only use high quality precious metals and offer a 2-year warranty that covers every piece free of charge. 

(Click for more details about the warranty.)

After that, we are offer a lifetime repairs service for a small fee, meaning your jewellery is ready to wear on repeat for years to come. 

Replating

Our vermeil plating is 2.5 microns, which means it is 5 times thicker than normal gold-plated jewellery. Making it waterproof and less likely to tarnish, but if you notice your jewellery losing colour over time we can replate for you for free.

Repairing 

Where possible we will repair your jewellery and send it back to you like new. Our warranty covers manufacturing faults but not human error like chain snapping, but we are still happy to try to fix or replace broken pieces for a small fee.

If the jewellery is not fixable and you’re still within your warranty, we can offer another piece of the same value or a voucher. 

Read our jewellery care guide here to find out how best to care for your jewellery.

Delivery & Returns

OUR DELIVERY + RETURNS OPTIONS - All jewellery is packaged and sent from our Cardiff, UK studio. Orders are sent out daily via Royal Mail, with express shipping options.

FREE UK DELIVERY When you spend £75 or more. (non tracked)

UK TRACKED & EXPRESS SHIPPING
First Class Post (Orders under £75) - £3.50
First Class Tracked - £5
Guaranteed Next Day 1pm (Order before 12pm weekdays) - £10.50

STUDIO PICK UP Cardiff based customers can pick up their orders from our shop, 16 The Balcony, Castle Arcade, CF10 1BU

60 DAY UK RETURNS If you change your mind within 60 days of purchase, we'll refund the card used in the original sales transaction. A £2 return shipping will be deducted from your final refund. Earrings are not refundable due to hygiene reasons. Please email claire@clairehilldesigns.co.uk to organise a return.

RETURNS FOR THE REST OF WORLD Please email claire@clairehilldesigns.co.uk for details how to return your order.


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For the pioneers

They pave the way for others to grow, surviving in extreme conditions - even growing in space. They grow slowly but surely, sometimes only a few millimetres a year, taking rests when they need before resurging and starting again.

Lichens are a powerhouse and a symbol of growth. They inspire my designs and remind you to persevere and stick to your path, no matter what.

the Finer Details

Pendant with connector: 8.5mm
Gemstones: 1mm, 1.3mm and 2.5mm
Chain 40cm + 5cm adjuster

JEwellery CAre Guide

Make Gifting Special

Handwritten gift cards, wax sealed envelopes and bespoke wrapping paper make your gifts look extra special. I know how important gifting is, so this care is how we show the love.

Say it's a gift at checkout, leave your note and I'll do the rest

Claire x

FREE GIFT-WRAPPING

A ritual that takes seconds, but puts you first

Demi-fine jewellery to be savoured, not saved.

I design jewellery that seamlessly slots into your life, no matter what’s on the day’s to-do list.

Putting jewellery on can take just seconds, it can also act as an everyday ritual that sets the tone.

It can remind you of who you are, what you’re capable of, and that you’re allowed – no, that you deserve – to feel good too.

Responsibly

Designed & Handcrafted

Gold Vermeil

For jewellery that lasts we plate with 2.5 microns of gold over recycled sterling silver. Five times thicker than normal gold plate.

Recycled Silver

We only use recycled precious materials as you deserve jewellery that feels good and is better for the planet

Gemstones

We use either ethically sourced gemstones or lab-grown ones so you can feel good about your shine.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I find the right size?

All of our jewellery is shown on models and individual dimensions are shown above.

We use the US sizing for all of our rings and you can find out how to measure our rings, order the free ring size or compare US to UK sizes here

Our small huggie hoops are made to hug the ear but all ears and piercing placement are individual. Please use the internal dimensions as your guide for fit or email claire@clairehilldesigns.co.uk for further advice.

How long until my jewellery arrives?

Orders are shipped daily Mon-Fri from the Cardiff studio.

As standard orders are sent out 1st Class so you can generally expect your orders within a few days of payment.

For express orders please use our Next Day Guaranteed shipping option at checkout (this is valid Mon-Fri and for orders placed by 12pm)

Can I return or exchange it if it's not right?

Bought the wrong item or sizing not correct? You have 60 days to exchange your jewellery (excluding earrings).

Want to return?

If you change your mind within 60 days of purchase, we'll offer you a refund credited to the card used in the original sales transaction.

A £2 return shipping will be deducted from your final refund.

Earrings are not refundable due to hygiene reasons.

Please email claire@clairehilldesigns.co.uk to organise a return/exchange.

Do you offer gift-wrapping?

Looking to gift the jewellery? I offer free gift-wrapping and hand-written notes with all your orders. So you can have five-star gifting every time.

Add your note at checkout and we will take care of the rest.

  • 5 stars: 34 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Carolyn F.

Wonderful, stylish necklace.

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M.a.j.r.

My favourite earrings ! 👏🏻
Thank you so much Claire !
I’ll definitely be treating myself to more soon 😄
Best wishes
Amanda

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Lucas S.
Beautiful Gems

Been a fan of Claire s ethos and design and couldn’t resist buying this necklace - my birthstone is ruby (July) but it was out of stock, however I couldn’t wait and got these beautiful sapphires that go well with anything

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Lara M.
Beautiful earrings for bride

Beautiful earrings, arrived quickly, not too heavy on the ear, using them on my wedding day

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Lowri
Stunning necklace

Stunning necklace, ordered as a special birthday gift. My Mother in Law was delighted with it and loved how pretty and unusual it is. Thank you as always for such great customer service and beautiful designs.

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Samantha H.

Really pleased with my friends necklace which we got her for her 40th. Felt unique and she was very pleased! Thank you!

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Stephen H.

Sooooo....my wife turned a special age and my mum and dad wanted to purchase something for her. Having decided on a necklace we looked far and wide for something unique and special; I wanted to use the word everyday but it takes away how special the piece of jewellery is. All I can say is Claire is a talented jeweler who produces delicate and stunning pieces.

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Carolyn

Wonderful, unique stylish necklace!
A joy to wear. Makes you feel special.

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Jacqueline D.

Beautiful, unusual earrings

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Edward S.

Lovely necklace for my wife's birthday, had real interest to it

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Lucas

Love it - my friend will

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Graeme L.

Lovely necklace, my partner absolutely adores it. Such amazing quality too, thank you

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M.J.R.

Chain is very flimsy and the catch is very fiddly

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Lynne W.

It is an unusual design which I like, comfy to wear fast delivery beautifully packaged

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Aibek I.

It’s a beautiful necklace, so original and unique. Lots of people have been complimenting! I love the story and concept behind it, have been wearing it pretty much nonstop since getting it. I’ll be buying more I think

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Nicola J.

Delivered quickly with a personalised note. Lovely necklace.

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Angela B.

As described & delivered on time
Well packaged

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Melissa G.

It's a really beautiful design and the larger size is just perfect.

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A.A.F.

I also purchased the matching earrings to have a nice sapphire set. Thanks!

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A.A.F.

Sapphires are my birthstone, and I love it when I can find unique jewelry using sapphires that is outside of the norm. These certainly fit that bill. Thanks, Claire!

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A.A.F.

These earrings are more beautiful in person than they are on the web site! I had the incredible opportunity to meet Claire at her studio in Cardiff when I visited there recently from the United States. Thank you for being so welcoming and hospitable to my little group of Americans! We all love our jewelry.

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Jane M.

Absolutely love this necklace. I bought it to wear with the Galaxy turquoise earrings.

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Alexia K.

Quick delivery of beautiful earrings! A great gift for my partner who absolutely loves them.

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L.r.

Great gift well received. Thank you!.

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Sandra H.

I’ve bought this for a Christmas gift, my sons partner, they live in Thailand so I wanted something special to give to her.

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Mark B.

Claire went above and beyond to help me sort this for my wife for our anniversary.
An absolutely stunning bit of jewelry.
thanks Claire!

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Angela G.
Emerald and gold small branch necklace

Received this today and it’s even more beautiful than the photo. Dainty, beautiful emeralds and the design is so intricate. Lovely packaging and included a personal note. Just stunning.

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Sarah W.
Beautiful

Bought as a 40th birthday present. I ordered in gold and then found out she only wore silver. I contact Claire via email and it was exchanged at no cost to me. Excellent service. It was even prettier than it looked online. Sits well and is a beautiful piece of jewellery. I will be ordering another in turquoise/gold for a 60th coming up soon. Thank you Claire

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Marie C.M.
Delicate and gorgeous

What a beautiful necklace, so dainty and elegant!
The ruby stones add a great wee touch of colour to it. I particularly like its inspiration from nature and the organic shapes, making it extra special!

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Sharon B.
Gemstone necklace

I am really pleased with my blue gemstone necklace , it is weighty and a good size… and have had compliments every time I wear it.
The only slight disappointment is the chain at its longest is not quite long enough for me to double layer.

Hi so pleased you like the necklace and get so many compliments. Chain wise that one is 18inches but if you ever need longer please let me know and I can try and source a longer chain.
But if you want to follow my favourite tip for turning two chains into longer layering necklaces this Tiktok I filmed should help https://www.tiktok.com/@clairehilldesigns/video/7075385092180299013?lang=en

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Sarah W.
Birthday Gift

Love this pendant. I have been wearing it now for 2 weeks and only marked it down a star because it turns the wrong way round - a little hanger on the pendant would fix this so that the chain does not go through at an angle. I would still buy it but feel it would be even better with this small change.

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Christine K.
18 Birthday Present

My granddaughter loved this it’s really stunning

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Rebecca M.
Lovely earrings

These earrings are a lovely size and weight. Particularly impressed that the emeralds are a really good colour, and reasonably clear. Also like that that you can wear the hoops alone, or with other charms.

Elegance Crafted to Perfection

Jewellery that tells stories

Designed in Wales made in Thailand

Claire takes inspiration from hidden beauty and the written word to create wearable jewellery for you to stand out from the crowd.