Carnelian Leaf & Hematite Necklace in 18ct Solid Yellow Gold – One of a Kind

An 18 karat solid yellow gold necklace hand assembled in Cornwall, designed as a one-of-a-kind composition of ancient materials and contemporary craftsmanship. At its centre sits a hand-carved carnelian leaf, shaped to reveal soft internal movement and natural tonal variation, shifting between warm burnt orange and deep rust in the light. Carnelian has been worn since antiquity across Egyptian, Roman, and Renaissance cultures, carrying associations of vitality, courage, and creative energy.

The pendant is paired with a strand of deep hematite beads, introducing a cool metallic counterbalance that grounds the warmth of the stone. The entire piece is finished in solid 18 karat yellow gold — including chain and fittings — giving it substance, integrity, and a quiet, refined luxury.

Features

• 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
• Hand carved & assembled in Cornwall
• One-of-a-kind necklace design
• Hand-carved carnelian leaf centrepiece (6.4 × 9 mm)
• Hematite bead detailing (approx. 3.83 × 4 mm)
• Total length: 40 cm (collarbone fit)
• Total weight: 11.1 g
• Stamped 750 and TG maker’s mark
• Part of the Ancient Relics Collection
• One of a kind piece

Concept

A study in elemental contrast — warmth and coolness, organic form and structural rhythm, ancient material heritage and contemporary restraint. Carnelian carries a lineage of human adornment stretching back thousands of years, while hematite provides grounding weight and visual tension. Gold holds the composition together as permanence and frame.

Availability

• One of a kind piece
• Ready to ship
• This exact necklace will not be reproduced

Maker’s Note

“Carnelian has been worn since antiquity — by Egyptian pharaohs, Roman soldiers, Renaissance artists. There is something about its warmth, the way it catches light, that feels alive. When I found this carved leaf, I knew it needed gold. Nothing else would do.”
— Tamara Gervasio