Why Choose Handcrafted Jewellery

Here at Relic, you will find handcrafted sustainable eco-conscious jewellery. We are a UK-based independent business. 

So, why should you choose to buy handcrafted artisanal pieces?

Special Pieces Made with Love, Intention, and Soul Purpose

At Relic, all pieces are hand-crafted with the utmost respect for the process. Each and every piece is unique and has its own vibration and energy. While creating these pieces, ceremony and ritual are used to create a reverent process with intention and love. These vibrations are then a part of the piece.

If you are ordering a Made to Order item and you would like to make a special request for a specific intention to be imbued with your piece during the making process, please get in touch on the contact page.

Ethical and Sustainable Considerations

In many ways, the process of designing and making a piece of jewellery is as crucial as the final product. Creating from start to finish fosters a deep connection to each piece through the creative process, and means that each element of the business can be tied together under the same core values. 

Put simply, big commercial sellers source factory or machine-made jewellery which does not have the quality, beauty, skill, or love that a handcrafted piece has. Often those items will not have been sourced fairly or equitably, and will have a detrimental impact on the planet. 

Designed and Made in the UK 

You’ll often see jewellery described as “designed in the UK” — but that usually means it’s made elsewhere, often in large factories overseas. At Relic, every piece is both designed and handcrafted in the UK using traditional techniques and mindfully sourced materials. It’s a slower process, but it means fair pay, lower carbon footprints, and transparency from design to delivery. The result is jewellery that holds real depth and intention — not just in how it looks, but in how it’s made.

Quality and Value

Handcrafted jewellery will typically last much longer because of the quality of the materials and craftsmanship which went into making it, and will therefore keep its value.

The dedication to designing and making jewellery as an ancient craft results in timeless pieces of jewellery, crafted with precision and care. Precious metals and stones are carefully selected. 

Recycled Metals

The use of recycled metals helps protect the planet by decreasing the demand for new mining, and offering metals a chance to be cherished anew. 

Your Piece is Uniquely Yours

No one piece of handmade jewellery is ever truly the same as another, nor can it ever be 'machine perfect', and therein lies one of its most beautiful and inspiring aspects - the uniqueness and the human touch which you can only find in handcrafted pieces. 

By purchasing handmade jewellery, you are guaranteed something special. Even if a design is recreated, it will always be unique due to the creative process. It will be made with care, and love. 

Your Support is Genuinely Appreciated

You can be sure that there is so much gratitude for every purchase of a handmade item from any artisan, and whenever you support an independent business.

Thank you for valuing the craftsmanship of your jewellery and selecting ethical, sustainable, handcrafted pieces created to promote heart-centered living, to be cherished for years to come.