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.
RITUAL OBJECT II - The Vessel pendant necklace, 9ct yellow gold
Ara the altar
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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.