The idea is straightforward: Love belongs to everybody.

However as a advantageous jeweller, we recognise that the marriage business stays underpinned by some historic heteronormative notions, fraught with terminology and traditions that will trigger some to really feel as if their identities and relationships are disregarded. No less than 1.5 million individuals recognized as LGB+ in 2020, while 268,522 individuals married ‘same-sex’ spouses in England and Wales in 2021 alone. Why, then, virtually a decade on from the Marriage Act was handed within the UK, accomplish that a lot of our LGBTQ+ purchasers proceed to search out themselves overwhelmingly uninspired or under-represented by the business that needs to be facilitating the happiest time of their lives? 

LGBTQ+ VISIBILITY IS IMPORTANT

ETHICAL ENGAGEMENT RINGS, WEDDING BANDS AND COMMITMENT RINGS ARE FOR EVERYONE

Ashleigh’s bespoke engagement ring, set with an upcycled inherited diamond 

In accordance with Kathryn Bishop – vice-chair of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, former editor of Skilled Jewellerand co-founder of the Ladies’s Jewelry Community – diamond advertising and marketing wants a lesson in realism.

 “It’s important to ask: The place are the LGBT+ people in these diamond campaigns? The place is the tattooed woman having a burger along with her lover? Or the 50-something males holding arms as they watch their favorite rock band? They too would possibly like a diamond at some point.”

And Kathryn’s completely proper. When identities are repeatedly written out of narratives – whether or not consciously or not – what’s perpetuated is the suggestion that there is no such thing as a place for them inside our society. The implications of this implicit message are devastating, with respondents to the Nationwide LGBT Survey confirmed to be much less glad with their lives than the final UK inhabitants. Greater than two thirds of respondents admitted that they keep away from holding arms with an LGBTQ+ associate in public for concern of a detrimental response from others, and at the least two in 5 had skilled some type of verbal or bodily assault within the 12 months previous the survey on account of being LGBTQ+.

In the meantime, numerous research show that the flexibility to see oneself in public domains permits an individual to foster a way of affirmation of their identification, boosting emotions of self-worth. Visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals inside the media additionally contributes to vital shifts in social consciousness, enjoying an important function in altering widespread discriminatory attitudes.

The problem is evident, but for suppliers like us, the options couldn’t be less complicated. Gender-inclusive language. Imagery that serves as an sincere reflection of our society. Vocalised help.

WE’RE PROUD TO BE AN LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY JEWELLER

INCLUSIVITY, AWARD-WINNING DESIGN AND COMMENDED CUSTOMER SERVICE

Laura and Cyrille’s bespoke engagement ring

For us, symbolic jewelry is about greater than steel and gems; it’s in regards to the individuals carrying it. Our Artistic Director Arabel Lebrusan is a multifaceted artist with virtually twenty years of expertise in jewelry design, fuelled by an curiosity in human beings and a advantageous consideration to element. Whether or not you determine as lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, trans, queer, heterosexual or in any other case, we’re fascinated by what makes you, you. If you open your self as much as us, we recognise how privileged we’re. In return, it’s our mission to understand your visions.

When Carolina got here to us in quest of an engagement ring for at any time when the second “felt proper,” she rapidly set her sights on our ruby-set Athena design. Via a sequence of discussions, we helped her select the right purple centrepiece and decide on a particular message to be engraved discreetly contained in the ring’s band, reserved specifically for the eyes of her cherished one.

“I cherished the expertise of shopping for an engagement ring from Lebrusan Studio,” Carolina later informed us. “The design is beautiful, not your boring bog-standard rings, and the customer support supplied by Ruby was actually useful alongside the best way. It was actually vital to me to purchase from a enterprise which is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ group all yr lengthy, and does not simply use queer {couples} as an advert instrument throughout Pleasure month. The ethos of the corporate additionally spoke to me, and figuring out that each the stone and the steel used within the ring are moral and never harming the planet or indigenous communities is another excuse why I selected Lebrusan Studio.”

When Jess proposed to Emily with the assistance of a sapphire-set Athena engagement ring, she was delighted to obtain the present of ‘Sure!’ in return. “Emily at all times needed an intricate and delightful sapphire ring. The Athena engraving is gorgeous and match the invoice completely,” Jess shared. “The service I obtained while buying the ring was wonderful; I at all times had a reply inside a day with any queries I had. Working with an organization that we knew supported LGBTQ+ {couples} meant I felt utterly comfy in my buy. I’d not hesitate earlier than recommending Lebrusan Studio to any {couples}, particularly LGBTQ+ people, as a result of inclusive and fantastic customer support I obtained – to not point out the gorgeous, moral and glorious high quality rings on supply.” 

FREEDOM OF CHOICE

BESPOKE FEATURES AND ETHICAL MATERIALS

The normal roles of the engagement ring, marriage ceremony band and dedication ring stay comparatively inflexible. Historically solely gifted in that order, society holds some steadfast expectations of when they need to seem, how they need to look and the way a lot they need to price. At present, we encourage our purchasers to buy instinctively.

Not too long ago, we lifted the lid on Freedom, our model new assortment of combine and match dedication rings. This collection of combinable bands is celebration of affection that gives precisely what it says on the tin: Freedom to precise with out limitations. Embracing a wide range of band widths, shapes, particulars and colors, Freedom is made up of elements so that you can combine and match in self-curated combos that transcend standard restrictions. Completed rings can comprise of two, three, 4 and even 5 sections, ranging in stature from delicate to chunky. The gathering’s flagship piece is the Freedom Rainbow Ring: A 3mm flat band set with a technicolour row of fancy Sri Lankan sapphires. It is our glowing tackle Gilbert Baker’s iconic rainbow flag.

In the meantime, the made-to-order nature of our different assortment engagement rings, marriage ceremony bands and dedication rings invitations you to make your jewel yours; from making certain the right match to personalising with distinctive engravings or different gemstone colors. For a chance to essentially let your creativeness run wild, our award-winning bespoke service invitations you to work alongside our design staff and create a one-of-a-kind set of your very personal.

A particular thanks to theHomosexual Marriage ceremony Information for educating us with their sincere business insights. ❤

Love, Arabel & Staff