About

We carry the stories of the earth, whether we know it or not.

There is a profound power in the objects we choose to wear close to our skin. I created Relic to bridge the gap between ancestral wisdom and the modern experience, crafting talismans that serve as physical anchors for your story and your truth.

Handcrafted on the edge of Dartmoor, my work blends time-honoured and modern techniques to create jewellery with purpose and soul. Each piece begins in my small Devon studio, shaped slowly by hand from precious metals and genuine gemstones.  

Inspired by ancient cultures, folklore, mythology, and the magic all around us, Relic is designed to feel like a companion. Symbolic, totemic, and deeply personal. Every piece holds a meaning that reflects your life, and the story only you can tell. Like unearthed treasures, they are waiting to connect with you and honour your journey. 

I work with the reverence of old-world craft: the belief that the body is a temple, that amulets protect, talismans carry intention, symbols carry power, and that intentional adornment can open a doorway to deeper understanding

For those who choose with intention, and walk their own path.

The Maker & The Journey

Stephanie (Steph) Sanderson

My life has always been a search for what lies beneath the surface.


I was born and raised in Bermuda — a beautiful, light-bathed island full of hidden shipwrecks, and ancient mystery.

My childhood was spent hunting for buried treasures, time-worn glass and shells. I was a child obsessed with archaeology, mythology, and the old stories, fascinated by the timeless wisdom they revealed. 


I was captivated by crystals and gemstones, drawn to their depth and the way their beauty felt transcendent. I was constantly making art and devouring books.


My heritage is a layered blend of cultures, a background that directly shapes my work and the Relic aesthetic. I am drawn to themes and symbols that cross cultures and barriers; those ancient ideas that remain constant regardless of geography.


My journey into jewellery has been one of return and transformation. About two decades ago, I was creating pieces in Bermuda where my early work was sold in a prominent boutique on Hamilton’s Front Street. That era was my first true initiation into the craft.


After twenty years and a corporate career, finding my way back to the bench felt like recovering a missing part of myself. Working with metal and flame became my alchemy—a way to turn thought into physical form.

Relic is where my heritage, intuition, and love of ancient wisdom converge.


Today, ‘unearthed treasures’ are slow-crafted in my private studio on the edge of Dartmoor. I live here with my husband — who is from Cornwall — and our three children, surrounded by the rugged Devon wild. Living between ancient landscapes. I make with heart, and a deep respect for both people and planet.

I believe that intentional adornment can be a doorway to deeper understanding. Everything is connected. And that sacred thread is woven into every piece I shape.

Thank you for choosing jewellery with soul—it is an honour to create the pieces that become part of your story.

Seeker's Path Celtic Labyrinth Pendant - Relic

Part of the Human Story

Jewellery has been part of human existence before civilisation, before cities, before the written word. As the graves of our ice age ancestors reveal an ancient gift economy of polished stone and shell, jewellery reveals a language beyond words.

Prehistoric finds include jewellery made from bones, shells and stone. Through time, jewellery has served spiritual, social, protective, and transcendental purposes. Crystals and precious metals have been used for thousands of years as powerful totemic objects and devices that could help humans communicate and connect on a higher plane.

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Beautiful, Elemental

The word aesthetic comes from the Ancient Greek aisthou, meaning both to perceive and to gasp. Jewellery holds the power to break through the ordinary and awaken us to something truly elemental and beautiful.

It is a universal thread, woven through human history, connecting us across generations. From the first humans until today, jewellery remains a profound expression of our collective story.

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Handcrafted Pomegranate Pendant | Symbol of Fertility, Abundance, and Transformation - Relic

Craftsmanship, Creativity, Passion

Each Relic piece carries the imprint of heart, and story. Sparked by artistic and intuitive inspiration, these creations are soulful adornments made to connect with the wearer. I hope they bring you joy, empower your spirit, and remind you always of the magic within.

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