The Lyra family captures the ancient world’s relationship with storytelling in a gently graduated form —

One of the smallest constellations, Lyra depicts a lyre and is home to one of our brightest stars, Vega.

In Ancient Greece, the lyre -closely resembling the harp- was the most unifying musical instrument. Lyric poetry to the accompaniment of the lyre was how society experienced storytelling; publicly, over the course of days for all to hear.

The core of these stories are still with us today as the epic cycle; the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid.

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The Lyra bangle is a weighty, closed bangle, perfect for everyday wear. Due to its weight, the Lyra bangle will be hallmarked with Ara the altar’s registered mark at the Sheffield Assay Office.

100% recycled 925 sterling silver, finished with a dusty surface texture or polished to a high lustre.

Measuring approximately 3.5mm at the widest point, offered in three sizes:

Size i - inside diameter 60mm | circumference 7.4”

Size ii - inside diameter 65mm | circumference 8”

Size iii - inside diameter 70mm | circumference 8.6”

Made using the ancient art of lost wax casting, every piece of the Lyra family will take on subtle marks during the casting, unique to the wearer.

Please allow up to 6 weeks for the Lyra bangle to be cast, finished and hallmarked before dispatch.

Every piece of Ara adornment is accompanied by a European hemp pocket, designed in-house & ethically made here in the UK with minimal waste. and naturally hand dyed by Lauren.

The Lyra family is worn by harpist Elinor Nicholson

Responsibly styled with European linen & DOHM ceramics

Art direction & photography by Lauren King