SHARONA HARRIS, F+H JEWELLERY 

M+E: You define the F+H aesthetic as ‘tough luxe’ – how does this translate through design, the combination of stones and metal, and so on?

SH: The tough-luxe aesthetic that I create is translated through our use of strong minimal design shapes, complimented with gemstones set in claw and prong to deliver edge to each design. I am inspired by minimal concrete architecture and furniture, so these clean and impactful shapes, create the base, and the luxe element is added with beautiful gemstones for a glamorous finish.

M+E: We have also read that your ‘love of music culture from the 70s, 80s and 90s’ infiltrates F+H designs. Who are some of your favourite artists/albums from each era and how do they resonate in your pieces – where can we find their influence?

SH: At the moment I am having a huge 80s moment, I love the excess of this era, and have had a lot of fun with this party aesthetic in my latest collection featuring over-sized cut gemstones and large chains. From my latest collection the Annie earrings and necklace were named after Annie Lenox from the Eurythmics, she is one of my style icons with her short pixie crop and androgynous styling, so cool. Their track ‘Would I Lie to You’ is a favourite for me.

In my teenage years I listened to a lot of late 70s punk music, Iggy Pop and Black Flag and the Ramones, and this was the inspiration behind my previous collection featuring custom-designed, hammered metal link earrings and chains.

When I think of the 90s I can’t go past Madonna and the amazing ‘VOGUE’ film clip, so iconic, and I just had to name an earring after her as a tribute to this.