ATOMIUM PENDANT 1 - Spinel and Sapphires - Boutee
ATOMIUM PENDANT 1 - Spinel and Sapphires - Boutee
ATOMIUM PENDANT 1 - Spinel and Sapphires - Boutee
ATOMIUM PENDANT 1 - Spinel and Sapphires - Boutee

Iain Sainsbury Designs

ATOMIUM PENDANT 1 - Spinel and Sapphires

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ATOMIUM Pendant 1 - Spinel and Sapphires by Independent Jeweller Iain Sainsbury of Iain Sainsbury Designs

Discover the captivating ATOMIUM Pendant 1, a unique piece from the ATOMIUM collection by Iain Sainsbury, an independent jeweller based in South Cambridgeshire. This 9ct gold sandcast pendant is inspired by the architectural beauty of Belgium's Atomium and set with a blend of spinel and sapphire gemstones for an eye-catching design.

Key Features:

  • Material. Crafted in 9ct SMO (Single Mine Origin) gold, ensuring ethical sourcing and a distinctive, rich finish.
  • Design. The 24mm hoop is sandcast using sand from Chapel Porth in Cornwall, giving each piece a unique texture inspired by the famous surfing beach.
  • Gemstones. Set with vibrant Australian parti sapphires in blue-green hues and contrasting purple-blue spinels, each stone carefully positioned in fine tube settings for a modern look.
  • Chain and Clasp. Paired with a silver belcher chain and a handmade 9ct gold S-clasp, adding an artisanal touch to the overall piece.
  • Uniqueness. Each sandcast element is one-of-a-kind, as the mould can only be used once, making every pendant entirely unique.

The ATOMIUM Pendant 1 reflects both natural beauty and architectural influence, combining textures from Cornwall’s sands with a design inspired by Belgium's Atomium structure.

If you’d like a custom version of this pendant with different gemstones, please use the contact button to discuss options with Iain Sainsbury Designs. This pendant offers an opportunity to own a piece that combines craftsmanship, ethical materials, and personalisation.

Iain Sainsbury Designs

Iain is an artisan fine jeweller creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. After a 20-year career in pharmaceuticals, ended by burnout, he began to make jewellery in 2020. Initially self taught, but now having diplomas in Fine and Advanced Jewellery, Iain's work reimagines iconic designs using sandcasting to create texture and gemstones to add colour. All pieces are made with recycled precious metals or SMO gold and all gemstones are ethically sourced.

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Iain Sainsbury

Creating jewellery is my third career. During my PhD research I was commissioned into the Army Reserve and joined communications side of the Army, eventually commanding a Squadron before retiring in 2010.

Concurrently and after finishing my PhD in cell biology, I spent over 20 years in the global pharmaceutical industry. After burnout curtailed my career in 2018, I had a real desire to do something that had significantly less impact on the environment and more focus on creating something long-lasting.

My journey began by restoring vintage razors before moving into making jewellery with upcycled copper and wood. By 2020 I had taught myself to create more ambitious pieces. Since then, I have completed both the Fine and Advanced Jewellery Diplomas from the Jewellers Academy and have exhibited at Goldsmiths North. I live and work from my studio in rural South Cambridgeshire with my family and our two otterhounds, Tara and Willow

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Boutee's Green Mission

The jewellery industry needs to do more to reduce its carbon footprint. That’s why we offset 120x more carbon than we produce, plant a tree for every purchase, and promote jewellers that are leading by example.