The age of silver jewelry comes after Indian jewelry.
LONE ONES is a jewelry brand founded in 1996 by Leonard Camfort, one of the founding members of Chrome Hearts. LONE ONES' dazzling silver jewelry is polished by craftsmen with excellent skills, and its designs are based on ideological motifs that are different from those of other brands. This time, items with the "LEONARD KAMHOUT" engraving, which were made in the early days of the company's establishment, are being reissued. A pop-up event is being held at the Roppongi Hills and Kobe stores of the select store "ESTNATION. With the Indian jewelry boom slowing down, why should we wear "Ron Wang's" jewelry now? Let's take a closer look at the appeal of "Ron Wan's," including a testimonial from the store's buyer, Shigemi Tanaka.
When we look back at the fashion scene over the past few years, Indian jewelry has been an indispensable trendy item. . On the other hand, there must be many people who want to move on to the next stage. . What I would like to propose is silver jewelry. Thinking back to the 1990s, I remember that silver jewelry gradually rose in popularity as the next item after Indian jewelry.
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In the late 1990s, there was a jewelry brand that attracted a great deal of attention in the Japanese fashion scene during the height of the "Urahara" boom. Fashion addicts of the time would rush to the store to get their hands on the silver jewelry, which was luxuriously arranged in the store's fixtures as if it were a work of art rather than a product. The store of choice was Ron Wang's. The brand was created by Leonard Camfort, one of the founding members of Chrome Hearts.
Along with Chrome Hearts and Bill Walleather, Ron Wang's is often referred to as one of the "big three" silver jewelry brands. The difference between Ron Wan's and the other two brands lies in the motifs engraved on the items and the strong attention to detail in the materials used.
Generally, motifs used for silver jewelry are hard and worldly, such as skulls, but this brand uses free and flighty ideas such as birds and bells as motifs. The sophisticated design that does not give the impression of "masculinity" will be familiar to many people and easy to adopt, especially in the modern age.
Materials used are sterling silver (SV925) and 22k gold. These materials are polished by a limited number of craftsmen with proven skills to create items with a lustrous and beautiful shine. Therefore, the items cannot be mass-produced and are only available in very limited quantities.
The engraving of "LEONARD KAMHOUT" is restored.
Leonard Camfort was originally a metal engraver, and he was a craftsman with a strong sense of craftsmanship. That is why he left Chrome Hearts and created his own brand in 1996 in order to use high quality materials and create items with a high level of design.
He himself retired in 2000, and the brand name, which was originally "Leonard Kamhout," was changed to "Ron Wang's" at that time. His son-in-law, Devon, has now taken over the management of the company.
What is interesting here is the engraving on the items. After Devon took over the brand, the items were engraved with the word "LONEONES". However, during the four years that the founder Leonard was at the helm of the brand, all items were released with the inscription "LEONARD KAMHOUT. It is an undeniable fact that both Leonard and Devon's items boast a high level of perfection, but it is also an undeniable fact that the "LEONARD KAMHOUT" stamp is a mark of admiration for those who were baptized in the culture of the 1990s. It is also an undeniable fact that the "LEONARD KAMHOUT" stamp is a mark of admiration for those who were baptized into the culture of the 90s.
This time, the long-awaited reissue of the item with the "LEONARD KAMHOUT" engraving has been completed. Moreover, since the item is made using the casting mold of the time, which produces a darker, more rugged finish, it is truly a reproduction of an item that Leonard had been making for only four years.
The "Ron Wan's" collection is as unique as an art piece.
Let us introduce a few items that have been reissued by Ron Wan's. The first item is a pendant with a bell motif, which should be the face of the brand. First, a pendant featuring a bell, the face of the brand.
Crane Bell Pendant (M)" from left to right: gold ￥1,575,000, diamond ￥195,000, regular ￥90,000 (ALL+TAX)
The left item is made of 22k gold , the middle and right items are made of silver. The item inside has a diamond embedded in it. Inside the bell is a bird , which plays a gentle tone whenever it swings. Its tone changes depending on the material used and the size of the bell. It may be a good idea to choose a piece based on the tone you like, rather than on its design.
Front "Silk Link Bracelet (S)" ￥285,000, center "Silk Link Bracelet (M)" ￥375,000, back "Signet Bracelet" ￥225,000 (ALL+TAX)
Next, we introduce this bracelet. This bracelet, too, has a bird on the clasp, and the hook part, which is a beak, is held in place by overlapping the top and bottom parts at an exquisite angle. The design of this bracelet, which has no special mechanism to hold it in place, could only be made by a craftsman with outstanding skills. The dazzling shine of the chain is also a result of the craftsman's polishing skills.
Silk cuff (bangle)" S, L ￥150,000 each , "Silk ring (S)" ￥53,000, "Silk ring (L)" ￥60,000 (ALL+TAX)
When wearing silver jewelry, it is inevitable to feel a sense of discomfort such as weight and roughness. However, the "Silk" collection, with its smooth polished surface, is truly silky and comfortable to wear. The plain finish, which is different from the pendants and bracelets introduced above, is one of the charms of this collection.
Ron Wan's" is different from other brands.
We have so far unraveled the various charms of "Ron Wan's," but we would like to leave you with the testimony of someone who was fascinated by this brand. We asked Narumi Tanaka, a buyer at "ESTNATION," which is currently holding a pop-up event, to talk about "Ron Wan's.
How did you come to deal with "Ron Wan's"?
TanakaI think that the elegant and high quality brand of "Ron Wan's" will look fresh as the next trend, so we decided to carry it. I think that "Ron Wan's" is a little different from other silver jewelry brands. I feel that the luxury nuance is a little more prominent.
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What do you think is the best way to wear it?
Tanaka. When you hear the word "silver jewelry," you tend to have an impression that it is hard. However, as I mentioned earlier, this brand has a luxurious atmosphere, so I think it would be good to combine it with a modern, minimalist style. This way, the individuality of "Ron Wan's" will come to life, and it will also add just the right amount of weight to the coordinated look.
Mr. Tanaka, did you have any opportunities to come in contact with "Ron Wang's" in the 1990s?
TanakaThere was a brand. However, I was still young at the time, so Ron Wan's was just a brand that I admired. Hiroshi Fujiwara and other prominent figures in the fashion industry were wearing the brand, and everyone was paying attention. Now that I am older, when I look at items from "Ron Wan's," I think I understand the appeal of the brand even more.
I knew that you wanted people who looked at you with admiration at the time to see the reissued items.
Tanaka. Yes, I think this item will appeal to people who know about the culture of the 90s. In fact, we have had a great response from customers in their 40s at our stores. However, I would also like to convey the quality of silver jewelry to people in their 20s and 30s. I believe that good products will not be shunned by the times, and will resonate with customers of all ages. Therefore, I feel strongly that I want a wide range of customers to see my jewelry.
