Claire Hill Designs Launches Lichen Gemstone Collection

Cardiff-based Claire Hill Designs launches the Lichen Gemstone Collection perfect for brides, bridesmaids, mums and guests.

Jewellery is becoming more personal and this year, the focus shifts from purely decorative pieces to designs that carry meaning, symbolism and intention.

Brands across the jewellery industry are embracing this movement. Within the luxury market, jewellery houses including Bvlgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and Pomellato are championing coloured gemstones and symbolic design, signalling a wider shift towards jewellery that blends meaning, storytelling and personal expression. The message is clear: customers are choosing pieces of jewellery that reflects who they are and what they value.

At Claire Hill Designs, Claire's philosophy has centred on creating jewellery with meaning, pieces designed not just to be worn, but to be felt. The new Lichen Gemstone Necklace Collection builds on this ethos, offering modern talismans rooted in symbolism, nature and personal connection.

Each piece begins its story in Wales, where Claire designs every collection, drawing inspiration from the natural landscape and her belief in jewellery as a form of storytelling. The designs are then brought to life by skilled artisan jewellery makers in Thailand, whose craftsmanship ensures each piece is finished with care, precision and respect for traditional techniques.

Using ethically sourced gemstones and recycled precious metals, the collection reflects a commitment to conscious creation, where beauty, meaning and responsibility exist in balance. Each piece is centred around Claire's signature lichen motif, representing resilience, growth and connection to nature. Set with ethically sourced gemstones, the necklaces are designed to be worn as everyday talismans.

Prices range from £110 to £165.

https://www.clairehilldesigns.co.uk