In Muswell Hill there is a gallery that’s been called “London’s hidden gem,” but inside Tomfoolery, there’s nothing hidden about the incredible gems it showcases.
That’s exponentially true with the boutique’s annual Art Ring exhibition, a celebration of bold design and craftsmanship exemplified by the works of 28 featured designers.
Each one-of-a-kind ring was created specifically for the showcase, with styles ranging from those heavily adorned with gemstones to solitaire style pieces, many in yellow gold, some in white. While the featured rings often differ greatly, the collection feels cohesive, held together by the pure notion of individuality—each kissed by a designer’s perspective, they share a common thread in that they were inspired, dreamed, and ultimately created, by an artist.
Art Ring will be on display at London’s Tomfoolery (as well as online) through Jan. 31, 2023. Visitors to the exhibit, both in person and online, have the opportunity to read about the inspiration behind each design as well as see a sketch of each work.
Below is a preview of what’s on display at Tomfoolery’s 2022 Art Ring exhibition.
Catkin Happenstance Aura ring in 18k yellow gold with aquamarine, tourmaline, spinel, and gray and white diamonds, £5,350 ($6,340); Alison MacleodDyad signet ring no. 5 in 14k recycled yellow gold with 2.52 ct. garnet and 1.66 ct. black opal, £6,935 ($8,210); WwakeAn Homage for Mahsa Jina Amini ring in 18k yellow gold with beryl, spinel, and scapolite, £2,750 ($3,260); Maria FrantziRing in 18k yellow gold with spinel and diamonds, £4,820 ($5,710); Shimara CarlowSun and Moon ring in 9k recycled yellow gold with rose-cut blue sapphire, rose-cut pink sapphire, and diamonds, £1,300 ($1,540); MomocreaturaBlue Coral ring in 14k yellow gold with enamel, sapphires, and old-cut diamond, £3,775 ($4,470); Eily O’ConnellAthena No. 2 ring in 9k yellow gold with sapphires, £1,500 ($1,780); Mia ChiccoPinwheel ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.87 ct. ruby and sapphires, diamonds, and enamel £6,125 ($7,250); Brooke GregsonForest Pool ring in 18k yellow gold with pink tourmaline and diamonds, £1,840 ($2,180); Amanda ColemanThere’s Plenty signet ring in 18k yellow gold with 4.3 ct. cabochon emerald, £4,420 ($5,240); Maya SelwaySummer ring in 18k yellow gold and sterling silver with tourmaline and diamonds, £1,175 ($1390); Daphne KrinosEnchanted Tree cocktail ring in pink rhodium–plated silver with glass granulation, rubies, and marcasite, £875 ($1,040); Francesca MarcenaroA Forever Search for Meaning ring in 14k Fairmined yellow gold and silver with recycled champagne diamond center and champagne diamonds, £6,620 ($7,840); Franny EYarilo ring in 18k yellow gold with green tourmaline, £1,475 ($1,750); Helen TurbeRing in 18k white gold with heliodor, £6,250 ($7,400); MargoniModern Aztec ring in 18k yellow gold with unheated Madagascar sapphire, £4,375 ($5,180); Max DangerAbsolu Continuous ring in sterling silver with sapphires, £960 ($1,140); Marion LeboutiellerThe Composition No. 3 ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.92 ct. Australian sapphire and diamonds, £4,270 ($5,060); Derek McKay DuncanThe Dawn ring in 14k recycled yellow gold with 2.5 ct. cushion-cut yellow diamond, £6,500 ($7,700); Ellis Mhairi CameronRing in 18k yellow gold with 0.74 ct. elongated cushion-cut diamond and 0.23 ct. t.w. diamonds, £8,525 ($10,090); ArtemerGalaxy ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.25 ct. polki diamond, 0.25 ct. t.w. gray diamonds, and 0.12 ct. t.w. white diamonds, £1,825 ($2,160); Fotini PsarouliCluster ring in 14k Fairmined yellow gold with gray diamonds, £2,280 ($2,700); Ruth TomlinsonThe Beam ring in green ceramic nano-coated silver with green quartz, £625 ($740); Lynne MacLachlanDon’t Stand on Ceremony ring in 9k yellow gold with Wedgwood cameo and sapphires, £2,450 ($2,900); Ciara BowlesGolden Thread ring in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, £2,330 ($2,760); Maiden Voyage
Top: Furebelow Bouquet ring in recycled 18k yellow gold with sapphires and diamond, £4,285 ($5,080); Emily Nixon
