Bleue Burnham
Sapphire Pendant Necklace
This sapphire pendant necklace from Bleue Burnham features a lab-made sapphire center stone surrounded by smaller contrasting lab-made sapphires, all set in recycled 925 sterling silver. The pendant hangs on a twisted sterling silver chain measuring 21.75 inches (55 cm) with a snap hook closure. Made in England, the necklace includes a storage box and signature embroidered bag.
- Color
- Sapphire
- Material
- Recycled 925 sterling silver
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, glam, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Specifications
Lab-made sapphire pendant necklace with flower design on a delicate twisted chain, made from recycled sterling silver.
Snap hook closure, includes storage box and signature embroidered bag, made in England.
- Color
- Sapphire · blue
- Material
- Recycled 925 sterling silver
- Style
- romantic, glam, vintage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- Lab-made sapphire pendant in flower design
- Delicate twisted chain
- Recycled 925 sterling silver construction
- Snap hook closure
- Includes storage box
- Includes signature embroidered bag
- Made in England
- 55 cm length
- Contrasting lab-made sapphires
- Bluish flower motif
- Timelessly elegant design
- Bold and extravagant style
- Energy-efficient production practices
Product Insights
Bleue Burnham's Sapphire Pendant Necklace (CAD 995) is a handcrafted piece using self-taught lost-wax casting and stone-setting to create an organic, biophilic flower design that reflects the founder's philosophy that nature is life's meaning. It is made from hallmarked recycled 925 silver and lab-grown sapphires sourced directly from a Thai factory for traceability, with the deep blue hue resulting from added iron and titanium. The brand, led by a former Head of Sustainability at Oliver Spencer, became the first jewellery designer to win the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund and pledges 10% of end-of-year profits to conservation projects via the Natural Community Trust, alongside using renewables and biodegradable packaging. While the lab-grown sapphires offer Mohs 9 hardness, the non-locking snap clasp and delicate chain are prone to wear and require careful storage, representing a tradeoff between the pendant's unique ethical and design credentials and its durability for daily wear.
Verified claims
- Craft
- Self-taught lost-wax casting and stone-setting in London create an organic, hand-hewn texture.
- Material
- Hallmarked recycled 925 silver and lab-grown sapphires, directly sourced from Thai factory.
- Design inspiration
- Biophilic flower design: pendant echoes founder's philosophy that nature is life's meaning.
- Charitable giving
- 10% of end-of-year profits funds Natural Community Trust conservation projects.
- Founder background
- Founder previously Head of Sustainability at Oliver Spencer.
- Sapphire sourcing
- Genuine blue lab-created sapphires from a direct Thai factory, traceable and untreated.
- Recycled silver
- The necklace's recycled 925 sterling silver chain and pendant are hallmarked and solid for heirloom use.
- Brand ethics
- 10% of end-of-year profits fund conservation; production uses renewables and biodegradable packaging.
- Color origin
- Deep blue hue comes from trace iron and titanium added during growth.
- Ethical sourcing
- Direct factory partnership ensures traceability and avoids mining impact.
- Daily wear
- Suitable for daily wear; lab sapphires are durable (Mohs 9) but can be scratched by harder materials.
- Competitive pricing
- CAD 995 pendant: premium over mass-market lab-sapphire pendants (from CAD 50) and brand's simpler necklace (CAD 700).
- Production
- Direct Thai sapphire partnership, conservation funding, and founder's sustainability expertise ensure ethical credibility.
- Chain fit
- 21.75-inch chain recommended for slim to athletic builds; sits above chest for visibility.
- Hardware
- Snap hook clasp lacks a secondary lock and can be forced open under moderate lateral pressure; the delicate twisted chain may show light stretching with frequent wear.
- Silver quality
- Solid recycled 925 silver offers same durability as virgin metal.
- Industry recognition
- First jewellery designer to win the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund (2025).
- Sustainability initiatives
- Pledges 10% of end-of-year profits to conservation projects via the Natural Community Trust.
- Durability
- Lab-grown sapphires (hardness 9) resist scratches; the snap clasp is non-locking and the chain is delicate.
- Care
- Comes with a storage box and care guidance: store in the included box, avoid chemicals, perfumes, and water, and clean gently with a soft polishing cloth. A portion of end-of-year profits funds conservation projects.
- Design philosophy
- Hand-crafted pendant embodies the philosophy that nature is life’s meaning.
- Environmental commitment
- A portion of end-of-year profits funds the Natural Community Trust; the brand uses renewable energy and biodegradable packaging.
- Pendant removability
- The snap hook closure allows the pendant to be removed from the chain.
- Sapphire carat weight
- Total carat weight of the sapphires is not specified in the product information.
Product record
- Title
- Sapphire Pendant Necklace
- Brand
- Bleue Burnham
- Price
- 995 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
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| Sapphire Pendant Necklace: Choose this if you want a delicate twisted rope chain with a small round flower pendant featuring contrasting lab-made sapphires in deep and darker blue tones, crafted from recycled 925 sterling silver and made in England. It suits shoppers drawn to the brand's stated environmental approach of using recycled metals and laboratory-created gems, and it arrives with a storage box and signature embroidered bag. Note it comes in a single one-size length of 21.75 inches (55 cm) with a snap hook closure, so it only works if that length suits you.[1,2,3] | Dorset Dahlia Pendant Necklace: Choose this if you want a delicate floral statement piece: a round flower pendant with prong-set lab-grown sapphires—deep red petal stones, small green stones, and a pale yellow center—suspended on a fine twisted rope chain in recycled 925 sterling silver. The chain measures 20 inches (51 cm) with a snap-hook lobster clasp, and it comes with a storage box and signature embroidered bag; the brand says its jewellery is handcrafted in London ateliers (with the chain made in Italy). Note that lab-made rather than natural stones are specified, so this suits shoppers comfortable with laboratory gemstones.[4,5,6] | Teddy Bear Pendant Necklace: Choose this if you want a delicate rope-chain necklace in recycled 925 sterling silver with a small, textured teddy-bear pendant in a bright polished finish, made in England and arriving in a one-size, 20-inch (51 cm) length with a snap hook closure and included storage box and embroidered bag. It suits shoppers drawn to Bleue Burnham's stated use of recycled metals and energy-efficient practices; note the pendant is small, so its facial features and other details are fine-grained rather than bold.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A silver-toned rope chain suspends a single round pendant with a faceted deep blue central stone set in a silver bezel and surrounded by smaller dark blue rectangular stones.
- Chain styleThin silver-toned twisted rope chain visible from the top edges down to the pendant, uniform thickness along its visible length.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.86 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.86 (high) - Pendant overallSmall circular pendant hanging at the chain center with a central round faceted blue stone and a surrounding halo of darker blue rectangular stones set in a silver metal frame.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.78 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Pendant bailSmall silver loop bail connects the pendant to the chain, visible above the pendant disk.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.75 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Center stone appearanceFaceted round center stone with a vivid deep sapphire blue color and slightly reflective facets.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.82 · w 0.09 · h 0.08 (high) - Surrounding stonesRing of small darker blue rectangular stones set around the center stone, each separated by small silver prongs.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.81 · w 0.16 · h 0.11 (high) - Metal finishSilver-colored metal setting and prongs forming the bezel and small connectors between surrounding stones.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.81 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Product photographed against a neutral off-white background, pendant centered vertically toward the lower third of the frame with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- BackgroundUniform off-white background with no visible texture or props.
- Shot compositionPendant centered horizontally and positioned in the lower third of the image; chain extends toward the top corners creating a V shape.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with a faint shadow under the pendant and slight specular highlights on the chain and stones.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on the pendant and chain; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
silver· chain#D6D3CBsapphire blue· center stone#03339Cnavy blue· surrounding stones#021B74bright silver· bezel and prongs- Chain styleThin silver-toned twisted rope chain visible from the top edges down to the pendant, uniform thickness along its visible length.
- 02
Product
Silver rope-style chain with a round deep blue faceted central stone pendant set in a silver prong surround with smaller dark blue baguette stones around the perimeter.
- Central stoneRound faceted deep blue stone, roughly circular, occupies center of pendant and shows surface facet reflections and minor surface texture variations.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.63 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Surrounding stonesSeries of narrow rectangular dark blue baguette stones set around the central round stone in a halo pattern, each held by visible prongs.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Prong setting and metalworkBright silver prongs and surrounding metal form individual rounded prongs that secure the stones; metal has a reflective polished finish.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Bail and pendant attachmentSmall polished silver bail at the top of the pendant connecting the pendant to the chain; bail is a simple loop form.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.58 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Chain styleSilver rope-style twisted chain with fine intertwined links visible along its length.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - ClaspPolished silver lobster clasp visible near the top right, attached to the chain by a small jump ring.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.08 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a plain off-white background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a subtle shadow beneath the pendant; image framed to show pendant and chain details.
- Background and surfaceSmooth off-white background with neutral tone and minimal texture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing a soft shadow to the lower-right of the pendant and slight highlights on the metal and chain.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - Shot compositionClose-up detail view cropped to include the pendant, chain loops, and clasp; pendant positioned lower-center with chain running diagonally toward top-right.
Colors
sapphire blue· central stone#243483deep navy blue· surrounding baguette stonespolished silver· metal (prongs, bail, chain, clasp)#CACAC4- Central stoneRound faceted deep blue stone, roughly circular, occupies center of pendant and shows surface facet reflections and minor surface texture variations.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Bleue Burnham
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