LORNE
LORNE
"The aesthetic is rendered through the creative process of jewellery making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than expectancy of what the jewellery piece should look like."
founded by
Gillian Lawrence
Lorne is a multi-faceted jewellery design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, specialising in original collections, Lornetique antique and second-hand jewellery, as well as editorial and show piece jewellery.
The label's diversity, originality and its distinctive style have established a lasting and recognisable 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 our imperfections and oddities.
about lorne
2 full-time employees
LOCATION: Cape Town, South Africa
MATERIALS: Silver-and gold-plated brass, bronze
TECHNIQUE: Ethically hand crafted
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 moulded 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.
Featured collection
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
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 jewellery making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than expectancy of what the jewellery 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 jewellery brand. Due to the transient nature of it's manufacturing process, each piece of jewellery is unique in it's story to form. Lorne challenges traditional jewellery 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 that choose to wear Lorne.”
Material: freshwater peach pearl and gold plated chain.
Length: 45 cm
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
Kidney Signet ring
Regular price 45.00 EUR Sale price 30.00 EUR
Tax included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
In stock.
This ring 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 jewellery making, acknowledging freedom to form rather than expectancy of what the jewellery 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 jewellery brand. Due to the transient nature of it's manufacturing process, each piece of jewellery is unique in it's story to form. Lorne challenges traditional jewellery 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 that choose to wear Lorne.”
Material: 24k gold plated brass