Love Ring, Tomfoolery London’s annual showcase of different engagement and wedding ceremony jewellery by among the globe’s most inventive designers, kicks off April 20 on the retailer’s gallery in Muswell Hill.
Working by June 22, this yr’s Love Ring brings a theme of vibrant colours, most noticeably shades of inexperienced. “Vivid emeralds function extra closely this yr, with exclusives from Ruth Tomlinson and Brooke Gregson,” says Tomfoolery proprietor Laura Kay. “General, there’s a centered love for method and design individuality. Our Home Trio rings function one-of-a-kind stone layouts that proceed to fly off the cabinets.
“Earlier occasions have modified so dramatically every year. Final yr was nonetheless very centered on deco design, however this yr I’m seeing extra curiosity in individuality once more,” Kay provides.
In one other pattern, daring is certainly again: In contrast with extra delicate creations of previous Love Ring reveals, there appear to be many signet-inspired designs and broad bands within the 2024 version.
“As we transfer into our ninth version of Love Ring, I can really feel a direct buzz for the brand new designers,” Kay says, mentioning two of the brand new individuals: “Leto Lama, a third-generation artist of Tibetan and Greek heritage, [whose] jewellery has historical finishes and kitsch fashionable colours and options Leto’s signature face seen in her work. Charlotte Rowenna, based mostly out of Pembrokeshire, hand-carves wax in light swirls round tiny gems harking back to the ocean and her pure environment.”
Under are some highlights of the Love Ring exhibit.
Along with the designers talked about or pictured above, individuals within the 2024 Love Ring embody Rosalyn Religion (new this yr), Lynne MacLachlan, Momocreatura, Laura Ngyou, Emily Nixon, Eily O’Connell, Sarah Straussberg (additionally new), Issy White, and WWAKE. The exhibit additionally consists of Tomfoolery in-house manufacturers TF Artwork Echo, TF Bands, TF Infinite, and TF Muse.
Prime: Rainbow Mega Halo ring in 9k yellow gold with 1 ct. white sapphire and a pair of.6 cts. t.w. multicolor sapphires, £4,600 ($5,724); Ciara Bowles
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