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Ara the altar

Handmade in Manchester, England, UK

Characterised by classic designs made to put on and never take off, Ara the altar is a conscious jewellery brand built around an ethos of sustainability. The brand's founder, Lauren King, creates each ring, earring, necklace, and bracelet, with purpose and consideration and is inspired by astrology, ritual, and her rescue dog, Blue.

At Pearls & Pomegranates, we love Ara the altar not just for their beautiful designs, but also for their unrelenting broader mission. Lauren's values concerning ethics and the environment inform every business decision—her aim is to provide assurance for like-minded individuals who are looking to make long lasting, purposeful purchases that strive for minimal impact on our only planet.

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PHASE pendant necklace, silver

PHASE pendant necklace, silver

Ara the altar

from £45.00

4 colors
RITUAL OBJECT II - The Vessel pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

RITUAL OBJECT II - The Vessel pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£690.00

2 colors
LYRA huggie hoop earrings, silver

LYRA huggie hoop earrings, silver

Ara the altar

£110.00

3 colors
OCEAN OF STORMS cuff bracelet, silver

OCEAN OF STORMS cuff bracelet, silver

Ara the altar

£260.00

LYRA chunky ring II, silver

LYRA chunky ring II, silver

Ara the altar

£90.00

3 colors
THE LUNAR MARIA Bay of Rainbows drop earrings - 4

BAY OF RAINBOWS drop earrings, 9ct white gold

Ara the altar

£440.00

3 colors
SEA OF CLOUDS hair pin, silver

SEA OF CLOUDS hair pin, silver

Ara the altar

£290.00

PHASE Fine tiny huggie hoop earrings, 9ct rose gold

PHASE Fine tiny huggie hoop earrings, 9ct rose gold

Ara the altar

£85.00

2 colors
VENETIAN SEA ring, silver

VENETIAN SEA ring, silver

Ara the altar

£45.00

2 colors
SEA OF NECTAR pendant necklace, silver

SEA OF NECTAR pendant necklace, silver

Ara the altar

from £90.00

2 colors
SEA OF VAPOUR midi hoop earrings, silver

SEA OF VAPOUR midi hoop earrings, silver

Ara the altar

£120.00

2 colors
RITUAL OBJECT III - Braided Grass ring, 9ct yellow gold

RITUAL OBJECT III - Braided Grass ring, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£590.00

2 colors
PHASE Fine ring, 9ct yellow gold

PHASE Fine ring, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

from £115.00

3 colors
BAY OF RAINBOWS drop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

BAY OF RAINBOWS drop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£440.00

3 colors
PHASE Fine ring, 9ct white gold

PHASE Fine ring, 9ct white gold

Ara the altar

from £115.00

3 colors
PHASE Fine pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

PHASE Fine pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

from £210.00

4 colors
LYRA bangle bracelet, silver

LYRA bangle bracelet, silver

Ara the altar

£240.00

THE LUNAR MARIA Bay of Rainbows earrings - 1

BAY OF RAINBOWS drop earrings, silver

Ara the altar

£80.00

3 colors
RITUAL OBJECT I - The Pear pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

RITUAL OBJECT I - The Pear pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£590.00

2 colors
LYRA huggie hoop earrings, 9ct white gold

LYRA huggie hoop earrings, 9ct white gold

Ara the altar

£360.00

3 colors
RITUAL OBJECT II - The Vessel pendant necklace, silver

RITUAL OBJECT II - The Vessel pendant necklace, silver

Ara the altar

from £140.00

2 colors
PHASE Fine pendant necklace, 9ct white gold

PHASE Fine pendant necklace, 9ct white gold

Ara the altar

from £210.00

4 colors
LYRA chunky ring II, 9ct yellow gold

LYRA chunky ring II, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£390.00

3 colors
SEA OF VAPOUR midi hoop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

SEA OF VAPOUR midi hoop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£660.00

2 colors
PHASE Fine ring, 9ct rose gold

PHASE Fine ring, 9ct rose gold

Ara the altar

from £115.00

3 colors
LYRA chunky ring II, 9ct white gold

LYRA chunky ring II, 9ct white gold

Ara the altar

£390.00

3 colors
PHASE Fine pendant necklace, 9ct rose gold

PHASE Fine pendant necklace, 9ct rose gold

Ara the altar

from £210.00

4 colors
RITUAL OBJECT I - The Pear pendant necklace, silver

RITUAL OBJECT I - The Pear pendant necklace, silver

Ara the altar

from £125.00

2 colors
VENETIAN SEA ring, 9ct yellow gold

VENETIAN SEA ring, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£250.00

2 colors
PHASE Fine tiny huggie hoop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

PHASE Fine tiny huggie hoop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£85.00

2 colors
LYRA huggie hoop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

LYRA huggie hoop earrings, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£360.00

3 colors
SEA OF NECTAR pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

SEA OF NECTAR pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold

Ara the altar

£550.00

2 colors

At Pearls & Pomegranates we save 20m² of rainforest for every order in partnership with Bioconservancy

Handmade by Ara the altar

The brand

Founded by Lauren King, Ara the altar is inspired by the ancient world's perception of astronomy: Ara is a southern polar constellation that translates to 'the altar' in Latin. In early illustrations, Ara was depicted as an altar with burning incense, rising smoke, or sacrificial offerings. Lauren's interpretation of this led to the sourcing, creating, and offering of beautiful, unique objects for earth-aware individuals.

The jeweller

Working as a shoot producer in the fashion industry, Lauren King, the founder of Ara the altar, felt a deep pull towards the hands-on processes of designing and creating. She challenged herself to learn the ancient art of metalsmithing and from there, began creating designs that celebrate the unique, organic aesthetic of the Earth.

"I aim to tread lightly whilst creating eternal pieces that give the wearer a conscious connection with the beauty of our only planet," says Lauren.

Every adornment from Ara the altar is designed and created by Lauren in her workshop in northwest England, taking influence from astronomy, nature, and the ancient world's relationship with both. Ethics and sustainability influence every decision Lauren makes.

Reviews from our customers

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"Great customer service, really went the extra step to ensure I got my ring in time for when I planned to propose."

– Callum, 30 March 2024

"Beautiful jewellery"

★★★★★

– Michelle Pilsworth, 30 December 2023

"Beautiful products and quick delivery! Would buy from again. I enjoy their sustainable ethics too."

★★★★★

– Michelle Davis, 24 December 2023

"I found the customer care to be exceptionally responsive. I needed help with getting the right size for a ring and Natalia sent me a sizing guide and also liaised with the maker for me. All very efficient. I would recommend Pearls and Pomegranates without hesitation."

★★★★★

– Consumer, 17 December 2023

"The service online was very prompt and efficient. I had to delay delivery of the jewellery because I was going to be away for a few days. That was no problem for the company. The item when it arrived was well wrapped and protected. All in all excellent service from a very friendly company."

★★★★★

– Mr and Mrs Ward, 19 April 2023

"Great company - highly recommend. Really helpful and quick to respond to queries. Lovely jewellery."

★★★★★

– Moussa and Kat Sagna, 15 April 2023

"Communication and range of independent, ethical jewellery was fantastic. Would highly recommend :)"

★★★★★

– Louisa, 14 April 2023

"Wonderful selection of independent jewellery makers. I was totally delighted with the earrings I selected made by Tokë and I can't wait for my next purchase via the site. Brilliant designs and it always good to know you're supporting an individual's creative business."

★★★★★

– Customer, 3 April 2023