Ruth Tomlinson is an independent British contemporary fine jewellery brand creating ethereal heirlooms that celebrate unconventional beauty. We champion an alternative to the traditional, producing jewellery that is beautifully designed, skilfully crafted, with a sense of enchantment and a touch of the unexpected. Each piece is as unique as the individual who wears it, inspiring a life-lasting connection between the wearer and their jewels.
Our jewellery is handcrafted at our London atelier by our small team of skilled goldsmiths, with Ruth at the helm designing and making each new piece. Her signature designs are marked by their tiny granular intricacies, ethereal character, and serendipitous imperfections – each imbued with a sense of discovery and wonder.
We work with a few local suppliers who specialise in particular parts of the making process, all based within walking distance of our Atelier. These low-impact methods ensure that we can actively oversee every step of the making process, while supporting the local economy and continuing to champion the traditional craft of jewellery-making in London’s historic jewellery district.
We are committed to sourcing our materials in a responsible manner, exclusively using 100% recycled gold and individually sourced gemstones. You can read more about our gemstones here.
Customer commitment: we believe we offer a singular experience and service to our customers and we cherish the relationships we form through the jewels we share a passion for.
Quality of design and workmanship: we create unique designs with care and attention and stand by our alternative techniques and processes in an industry dominated by mainstream practice and product.
Integrity: we respect all of the precious materials that we work with, recognising what makes them unique and celebrating their natural beauty and particular character. The same applies to our team members.
Responsible practices: we are inspired by those taking a stand for more conscious practices in business, and for the care and protection of the environment, and as we continue to grow, our aim is to look into ways to create and develop an ever more sustainable business. We are continually educating ourselves to learn about different ways we can make improvements to our sustainability, from the way we manufacture, to how we operate as a small business in the jewellery industry, striving to maintain an awareness of our impact on the environment, our local community and the support of other small businesses.
Our vision is to elevate fine jewellery to an industry focussed on craft and design, that provides uniquely handmade treasures alongside an exclusive experience, meeting an appetite for localism, authenticity and individuality.
“I am driven by my passion for the earth’s treasures; the magic of minutiae, tiny intricacies, small imperfections, and the individual’s search for preciousness. I seek out the unconventional beauty within and this fuels my creativity, whether in the rarity of material or a curiosity in nature.
To me, working with such precious materials is a privilege. Each piece of jewellery should be unique, like each of us, and this is how I like the jewellery to make people feel. I hope to evoke a sense of wonder around the work; a modern British classic of the future, handcrafted and ready to be filled with its own story - throughout our lifetime and generations to come.”
A graduate of London’s prestigious Royal College of Art, Ruth established the brand in 2001 and continues to investigate the unpredictable and push boundaries of perceived preciousness in her critically acclaimed jewellery collections. She is considered by industry experts as one of the leading influences in the current generation of UK jewellery designers, and her unique designs and luxuriously wearable adornments are conceived with the notion of being treasured forever.
We're a close-knit, hardworking bunch with a passion for what we do and how we do it. Our small team of highly skilled fine jewellery bench workers are adept at crafting the jewels with care and attention using our alternative, non-traditional production techniques. The rest of our team members look after the business, our customers, our website, and the smooth running of our Atelier. We’re proudly one of very few all-women teams based in London’s historic jewellery district of Hatton Garden.
Our jewellery is handcrafted at our London Atelier using recycled gold and responsibly sourced gemstones
Each of our jewels is imbued with a sense of discovery and is a timeless celebration of unconventional beauty
For over twenty years we have been perfecting our alternative, non traditional production techniques with careful attention to detail
We offer complimentary, fully insured and tracked worldwide shipping on all orders, delivered in our signature R.T packaging