{"id":20918,"date":"2023-04-30T12:14:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T06:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=20918"},"modified":"2023-05-02T12:31:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T07:01:35","slug":"tomfoolery-celebrates-alternative-bridal-jewellery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/tomfoolery-celebrates-alternative-bridal-jewellery\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomfoolery Celebrates Alternative Bridal Jewellery"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the LOVE Ring Showcase at the Tomfoolery gallery, London, 26 independent jewellers are presenting their unconventional bridal jewellery.<\/p>\n

Tomfoolery started as a contemporary craft gallery in the 90s started by couple Nicki and Peter Kay. Nicki originally made her own collection, doing home sales of polymer clay jewellery, which then turned into her stocking a range of other jewellers\u2019 work. Nicki opened a small store and later, opened the bigger store \u2014 where they currently are \u2014 in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mum was passionate about modern craft, techniques, and art. My dad had a finance background and was supportive of my mum\u2019s venture,\u201d says Nicki and Peter\u2019s daughter Laura Kay, who grew up working in the boutique during her holidays and weekend.<\/p>\n

She recalls being a \u201cSaturday girl\u201d for Tomfoolery since she was 13. \u201cI\u2019ve had a lot of tea in that shop. I\u2019ve seen tears, proposals, so much happiness. It\u2019s been a whirlwind, but I\u2019ve always tried to do the best job I could with keeping it up to date.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Laura
Laura Kay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Laura also brought in a broader collection of alternative fine jewellery and launched their own brand Metier in 2015; this was aimed at filling a gap that existed in the gallery\u2019s offering.\u00a0\u201cI was fed up with gold-plated jewellery and wanted to create a long-lasting collection of affordable 9-karat gold jewellery \u2026 interchangeable and anti-throwaway, chic and effortless an everyday keepsake,\u201d says Laura, now Director of Tomfoolery.<\/p>\n

For the LOVE Ring Showcase, Laura shines the spotlight on 26 independent designers and their unconventional bridal jewels. \u201cOver the past nine years, the showcase has evolved and grown as well as our understanding of what love is and how we celebrate it.\u00a0Our joyous expressions of love can take many forms for ourselves, our family, friends, or a partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Love Ring initiative, for Laura, is the definitive destination for all people who want to \u201ccelebrate their love through individual style.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pieces by Adel Chefridi, Alice Clarke, Alison Macleod, Ami Pepper, Art\u00ebmer, Brooke Gregson, Ciara Bowles, Claire Macfarlane, Diana Mitchell, Ella Stern, Ellis Mhairi Cameron, Emily Nixon, Franny E, Issy White, Kika Alvarenga, Margaux Clavel, Maria Manola, Marion Lebouteiller, Maya Selway, Mia Chicco, Millie Savage, Momocreatura, Ruth Tomlinson, Shimara Carlow, Susannah King and Wwake are part of the ongoing pop-up that runs till 17th<\/sup> June at the Toomfoolery store in Muswell Hill, a suburb of London.<\/p>\n

\"Peachy
Peachy Keen Mega Halo ring. By Ciara Bowles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ellis Mhari Cameron creates sculptural fine jewellery, inspired by her Scottish heritage. \u201cEllis\u2019s collection features an exclusive range of lab-grown diamond pieces. A mix of shields blended with Padparadscha sapphires and large oval solitaires surrounded by organic gold,\u201d says Laura. The pieces being shown is Cameron\u2019s first collection of work specifically in lab-grown diamonds. \u201cI love the contrast of my organic textures combined with the sparkle of the lab grown stones; it\u2019s a really great balance of order and chaos.\u201d Tomfoolery and the LOVE showcase offers Cameron \u201csuch an exciting range of designers and aesthetics \u2014 it\u2019s the perfect destination for couples who are searching for unique pieces, free from traditional convention.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"V-shaped
V-shaped Marquise Peach ring paired with Oval lab-diamond ring. By Ellis Mhairi Cameron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brooke Gregson\u2019s standout ring, Ruby Heart, features a ruby centre stone outlined by gold, a line of halo diamonds with enamel adding a pop of colour. \u201cRuby is a stone that represents nurturing love and I wanted to accentuate its healing connotations, as well as the heart shape of the ruby itself. The work of pop artist Peter Max and his graphic lithographs, inspired an entire collection of 18-karat gold jewellery in joyous colours,\u201d explains Brooke. Her Supernova collection sees gemstones highlighted by enamel in bright and ombre colours with hand engraving radiating from heart or sun motifs. \u201cThe enamel ombre technique was perfected by an expert British enameller, who always amazes me with her attention to detail and colour,\u201d adds Brooke.<\/p>\n

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Round Pink Rose Cut carved ring. By Diana Mitchell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New to the gallery, Alice Clarke\u2019s works has had a huge response and prompting Laura to include the pieces as a permanent fixture at Tomfoolery. \u201cAlice\u2019s work features a soft colour palette complemented by refined organic surrounds. The work is feminine with texture inspired by nature,\u201d observes Laura. Wwake\u2019s Wing Yau believes that jewellery is a connection to the earth, and every hand in between. Laura has always had a high respect for how Wing approaches each process within her creative methods, the carefully thought-out sourcing. \u201cWing\u2019s designs are minimalist but magical,\u201d observes Laura.<\/p>\n

\"Bri
Bri Band 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds. By Kika Alvarenga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For her Lover Ring, independent designer Issy White uses a variety of diamonds, sapphires, and tourmalines. \u201cI\u2019ve chosen gemstones that have an organic quality \u2014 hues of blues and greens. The diamonds I\u2019ve used are predominantly champagne diamonds, which have a wonderfully subtle, earthy tone,\u201d adds Issy. The emerging jeweller is excited at being able to be show her works alongside established designers from all over the world. \u201cI also value the fact they cater for a range of budgets \u2014 after all, Love is for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inspired by the \u201cever changing magical tideline\u201d of the Pembrokeshire coast, Ami Pepper\u2019s creations for Love are cast with dreamy opalescent sapphires and antique diamonds. She has cast it directly into gold so that they cling and nestle too rings, pendants, and earrings.<\/p>\n

\"One-Of-A-Kind
One-Of-A-Kind Sweet Solitaire antique diamond ring.
By Ami Pepper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, designer Kika Alvarenga relies on glowing and matte finishes for her pieces set with tourmalines, aquamarine and quartz. \u201cThese gemstones are easy for me to source, as there are\u00a0mines close to me. They make sense to be used in my collections. Some diamonds were chosen as they are globally the icon for Love,\u201d says Kika.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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