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About
The Belclaire Archive is a one-woman, small-batch chainworks and jewelry atelier owned and managed by artist Sarah Belclaire, the great-grandaughter of a southern Italian goldsmith. We specialize in long-lasting, quality materials and chic, luxe designs manifested through a melding of haute couture and "counter-couture."
We were founded in 2022 and are based in Maine, USA.
We do not take custom orders at this time.
Please send questions to sebelclaire@gmail.com.
Collections
Limited Collection
In 2023, we founded our "Limited" collection, which features reclaimed antiques on premium chains, reimagined for today. This line features only sterling silver, stainless steel, gold vermeil, gold fill, and solid gold (tested & guaranteed). As an Oxford-educated design historian, Sarah takes great pride in sourcing antique pieces for this flagship line, mostly from jewelers in the United Kingdom. The Limited Collection takes genuine Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and midcentury charms and pendants and reintegrates them into edgy contemporary designs.
Atelier Collection
The Atelier collection is our demi-fine line of handmade, one-of-a-kind accessories. Using a range of materials, from ceramic to brass to textiles, our founder Sarah Belclaire hand-makes these pieces, one-at-a-time at her workbench. Her designs are inspired by a modern take on European design trends of the past 200 years.
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Where to Buy
Where to Buy | Visit our Etsy shop or buy in person at the following retailers: Trillium on Main, Biddeford, Maine More coming soon.
Disclaimers
Disclaimers & Care | Our jewelry is hand-made, one-at-a-time. Please note that slight variations may result. All of our jewelry is water resistant and highly resistant to tarnishing. Care for your jewelry by avoiding harsh chemicals or vigorous rubbing of these pieces against another hard surface. Our jewelry is always nickel free and hypoallergenic.
Contact
Contact | Email directly at sebelclaire@gmail.com
Returns Exchanges Repairs
Returns Exchanges Repairs | "All of my jewelry is shipped with care by my mum ("Maman Belclaire") from out of state and thus it is difficult for us to offer refunds/exchanges. However, please feel free to get in touch if there is anything wrong. We will do our best to replace an item which has left you unsatisfied. We are also able to do small repairs for a $7 fee (to cover shipping). (Continental USA only). Contact me at sebelclaire@gmail.com for more."
Collections
Collections | The Limited Collection uses genuine reclaimed antique pendants and gemstones on high-quality gold filled or stainless steel chains. These pieces are unique, as each antique component is one-of-a-kind. All of these pieces are suitable for every day wear, resistant to tarnish, and with loving care will last a lifetime.
