LORNE
LORNE
Gillian LawrenceOur pieces are mangled and misshapen, their beauty defined by their uniqueness. Warped and tangled brass, squeezed into an endless array of shapes. Knobbly and bulging freshwater pearls: precious minerals molded by the elements in the mouths of oysters. Sketches and doodles in metal, as spontaneous as they are unrepeatable. Ornamental oddities found at junk sales or picked up on the street, hand-cast in brass and given new life."
founded by
Gillian Lawrence
Lorne is a multi-faceted jewelry design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in original collections, Lornetique antique and second-hand jewelry, as well as editorial and show-piece jewelry.
The label's diversity, originality, and distinctive style have established a lasting and recognizable aesthetic.
Lorne exists out of a commitment to the now, with all of its unpredictability and uncertainty. We believe that life and the world and the people that fill it are made beautiful by their imperfections and oddities.
MEET
LORNE
TEAM: founder + 1 full-time employee.
LOCATION: Cape Town, South Africa.
MATERIALS: Silver-and gold-plated brass, bronze.
TECHNIQUE: Ethically handcrafted.
Paired Earrings — Gold
Regular price 40.00 EUR
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These earrings are handmade by the Cape Town-based design studio and jewelry brand Lorne founded by Gillian Lawrence.
Gillian states about the inspirations for her creations: “The aesthetic is rendered through the creative process of jewelry making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than the expectancy of what the jewelry piece should look like. Freedom allows the creative subconscious of the artist to experiment with the materials until spontaneous form arises. Pure and authentic design makes Lorne an inspirational jewelry brand. Due to the transient nature of its manufacturing process, each piece of jewelry is unique in its story to form. Lorne challenges traditional jewelry-making with modern subjectivity defined by unusual shapes and structures. Lorne's bold yet polished statements are synonymous with the brand's essence. The brand respects individuality and recognizes this in those that choose to wear Lorne.”
Material: 24k gold-plated or silver-plated brass.
Size: 22mm length.
Color: gold, silver.
Dainty Peach Pearl Necklace
Regular price 60.00 EUR
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The necklace is handmade by the Cape Town-based design studio and jewelry brand Lorne founded by Gillian Lawrence.
Gillian states about the inspirations for her creations: “The aesthetic is rendered through the creative process of jewelry making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than expectancy of what the jewelry piece should look like. Freedom allows the creative subconscious of the artist to experiment with the materials until spontaneous form arises. Pure and authentic design makes Lorne an inspirational jewelry brand. Due to the transient nature of its manufacturing process, each piece of jewelry is unique in its story to form. Lorne challenges traditional jewelry making with modern subjectivity defined by unusual shapes and structures. Lorne's bold yet polished statements are synonymous with the brands essence. The brand respects individuality and recognizes this in those who wear Lorne.”
Material: freshwater peach pearl and gold plated chain.
Length: 45 cm.
Color: Gold.
Paired Earrings — Silver
Regular price 40.00 EUR
Tax included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
In stock.
These earrings are handmade by the Cape Town-based design studio and jewelry brand Lorne founded by Gillian Lawrence.
Gillian states about the inspirations for her creations: “The aesthetic is rendered through the creative process of jewelry making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than the expectancy of what the jewelry piece should look like. Freedom allows the creative subconscious of the artist to experiment with the materials until spontaneous form arises. Pure and authentic design makes Lorne an inspirational jewelry brand. Due to the transient nature of its manufacturing process, each piece of jewelry is unique in its story to form. Lorne challenges traditional jewelry-making with modern subjectivity defined by unusual shapes and structures. Lorne's bold yet polished statements are synonymous with the brand's essence. The brand respects individuality and recognizes this in those that choose to wear Lorne.”
Material: 24k gold-plated or silver-plated brass.
Size: 22mm length.
Color: gold, silver.
Riverine Earrings
Regular price 85.00 EUR
Tax included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
In stock.
These earrings are handmade by the Cape Town-based design studio and jewelry brand Lorne founded by Gillian Lawrence.
Gillian states about the inspirations for her creations: “The aesthetic is rendered through the creative process of jewelry making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than expectancy of what the jewelry piece should look like. Freedom allows the creative subconscious of the artist to experiment with the materials until spontaneous form arises. Pure and authentic design makes Lorne an inspirational jewelry brand. Due to the transient nature of its manufacturing process, each piece of jewelry is unique in its story to form. Lorne challenges traditional jewelry making with modern subjectivity defined by unusual shapes and structures. Lorne's bold yet polished statements are synonymous with the brand's essence. The brand respects individuality and recognizes this in those who wear Lorne.”
Material: 24k gold-plated brass.
Size: 55 mm length.
Color: Gold.