Oh, hello, Rio. 💛

I'm very pleased to introduce this gorgeous 9ct Gold 18" circle pendant necklace, a brand-new addition to my Rio collection — and, naturally, more pieces are coming because apparently I have absolutely no ability to stop once I get an idea.

This is one of those pieces that manages to be simple, elegant and quietly interesting all at once. No enormous bells. No jewellery equivalent of shouting across a restaurant. Just a beautiful Gold circle sitting neatly at the neckline and doing its thing.

And I rather love it.

💛 Handmade in the UK from Recycled Gold

This pendant necklace is handmade in the UK using recycled Gold, making it a lovely choice for anyone who wants beautiful fine jewellery while being a little more conscious about the materials they're buying.

I particularly like the fact that sustainability doesn't mean having to compromise on style.

You can have the Gold, the gorgeousness and the smug little feeling that you've made a more considered choice.

Everyone wins.

The necklace is 18 inches long, making it a lovely everyday length — ideal for wearing on its own or incorporating into a layered necklace look.

And if, like me, you enjoy putting several necklaces on at once and then pretending it took approximately twelve seconds to achieve that effortless look, this one is an excellent candidate.

⭕ The Circle – A Rather Brilliant Symbol

The circle is one of those symbols that has been turning up throughout human history because, frankly, we've been obsessed with it for thousands of years.

It represents totality, perfection, unity and eternity.

Unlike almost every other geometric shape, the circle has no divisions and is the same at every point. It has no obvious beginning and no obvious end, which is why it has become such a universal symbol of continuity, completeness and permanence.

It can represent eternity because it simply keeps going.

Which is rather lovely when you're wearing it around your neck.

The circle has also traditionally been associated with ideas of wholeness, unity and infinity, making this a particularly meaningful little piece if you're buying jewellery with symbolism as well as aesthetics in mind.

Or, of course, you can simply look at it and think:

“Pretty Gold circle. Want.”

That is also entirely legitimate.

✨ Perfect for Layering

One of the things I particularly love about this necklace is how easy it is to incorporate into a layered necklace look.

Wear it alone for a clean, minimalist style, or combine it with different lengths, textures and pendants.

Try it with:

• A fine Gold chain
• A longer pendant necklace
• A delicate initial pendant
• A gemstone necklace
• Other pieces from my Rio collection
• Your favourite everyday Gold chains

Because the pendant is elegant rather than overly elaborate, it works beautifully as part of a jewellery stack without everything competing for attention.

Think curated rather than Christmas tree.

Although, as always, I fully support the Christmas tree approach when the mood strikes.

🌱 Sustainable & Eco-Conscious Jewellery

If you're looking for eco-friendly Gold jewellery, this piece is made using recycled Gold, giving existing precious metal another life rather than relying solely on newly mined material.

For me, that's one of the lovely things about recycled precious metal: it is still Gold.

It doesn't become less luxurious because it has had a previous life.

In fact, I rather like the idea that Gold can be continually recycled and transformed into something completely new — which is considerably more interesting than most of the things sitting in my recycling bin.

🇬🇧 Handmade in Britain

The pendant necklace is handmade in the UK, which adds another lovely element to this piece.

So you're getting:

9ct Gold + recycled Gold + UK craftsmanship + timeless symbolism + an extremely wearable 18" necklace.

Quite a lot of goodness for one little circle.

🎁 Ready to Gift

It arrives ready to gift in my signature packaging, so there's no frantic search for a jewellery box five minutes before the birthday party.

Although I won't judge if you buy it for someone else and then decide it looks suspiciously perfect on you.

We've all been there.

✨ At a Glance

• Metal: 9ct Gold
• Material: Recycled Gold
• Collection: Rio
• Design: Circle pendant necklace
• Length: 18"
• Craftsmanship: Handmade in the UK
• Style: Minimalist, contemporary and versatile
• Perfect for: Everyday wear, layering and meaningful gifting
• Packaging: Signature gift packaging
• Symbolism: Totality, perfection, unity, eternity and completeness

🚚 SHIPPING

Yes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, I’m a boutique, not Bezos. If I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority comes to me first from my wondrous silver and goldsmiths on order.

🇬🇧 UK Shipping

Expect your sparkles in 5–7 working days. Think of it as foreplay for the soul.

🌎 International Shipping

Anywhere from 5 to 30 working days, depending on customs, the mood of your postal service, and whether Mercury is in retrograde.

Customs Policy

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or the shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your local customs authority to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying if you are not in the UK. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick up the item.

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