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The Emasphere Talks: Sharona Harris from F+H Jewellery

Ford + Harris (also known as F+H Jewellery), is quickly becoming a pioneering force in the fashion industry. Launched in early 2014, F+H Jewellery has already gained an incredible reputation asΒ Australia’s tough-luxe jewellery brand, and has been wornΒ by numerous celebrities such asΒ Margot Robbie, Lara Bingle, Jessica Gomes, Jennifer Hawkins and Jesinta Campbell.

Created in Thailand by artisan jewellers with over 50 years experience, F+H Jewellery epitomises high-quality craftsmanship andΒ uses the highest qualityΒ materials to enforce pure luxury. With a focusΒ on designing modern designs with a strong clean-lined aesthetic, F+H Jewellery is carving out a strong name for itself in the fashion world, and is definitely a brand to watch.

I chatted to one half ofΒ F+H Jewellery, the gorgeous Sharona Harris, who gave meΒ an inside look in to her life as a jewellery designer, her tips on how to make it as an entrepreneur, and how to look stylish all the time!

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1

Tell me the F+H Jewellery story. How did you begin? Did you always know you wanted to be a jewellery designer?

I have always loved fashion and worked in fashion-related industries however never thought I would go down the path of jewellery designing! A good friend who I was actually working with when I began the business was the one who suggested starting a jewellery brand and so here I am! I was very excited about the idea as I saw a gap in the market for luxe statement jewellery that wasn’t bohemian, or a copy cat brand… so to create something original with a strong, tough-luxe aesthetic was not only a great creative outlet but a good business idea.

 

2

Who is theΒ F+H JewelleryΒ woman?

She is strong, independent and effortlessly cool. She loves going out on the weekend, wearing her favourite leather jacket with some bold statement earrings with messy hair, minimal makeup and a wicked sense of humour.

 

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3

What have you learnt about business and entrepreneurship since startingΒ F+H Jewellery?

That it’s tough! Owning your own business is a dream in that you can set your own hours and follow your own ideas, however this comes at a price. You work everyday and so you need to be really passionate about what you are doing. Also don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice, people are generally very generous and you can learn most things by just asking a lot of questions!

 

4

What is the best advice you can give to someone who is aspiring to start their own business in the fashion industry?

I come across a lot of people that start small brands but actually don’t know anything about marketing or running a business, so unfortunately they don’t last very long. The key thing to remember the product is only a small portion of what will make you successful, there is no point having a great product if no one knows about it… so spend some time thinking about your marketing and distribution before you embark on starting a brand.

 

5

Your typical day looks like?

I wake up at 6am and head to yoga (which keeps me sane). When I get home I check emails and pack orders. After that every day is different, I could be researching designs, updating my website, styling a shoot or sending out press releases. I try to take a break around 5pm for a swim or walk and then flick over emails and Instagram when I get home. By 8:30pm I am in bed early reading a book or watching a movie and asleep by 10pm…. Ready to do it all again!

 

6

Do you get to travel much for F+H Jewellery? If so, where’s the spot you’re dying to go back to the most?

Travel is mostly interstate for quick meetings, so no glamorous jet-setting yet! I would absolutely love to do a New York trade show next year though… fingers crossed.

 

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7

Where do you get your inspiration?

Everywhere… watching old movies, Pinterest, Instagram, magazines, nature… once you get an idea there are so many ways you can now research it which is fantastic.

 

8

Your favouriteΒ F+H JewelleryΒ piece at the moment is? How would you choose to style it?

The β€œRichie” cross earrings are a must-have. They are super-cool and can be styled by day with a t-shirt and jeans for a casual look or by night they look amazing with a little black dress. They give your look just enough tough-luxe styling, without being too risquΓ©!

 

9

What is your ultimate style advice?

Avoid following trends. Find a style that you love and that suits your lifestyle and body type and invest in good quality pieces and accessories to last a lifetime. Who wants to look like everyone else anyway?

 

10

Is there a particular businesswoman you look up to and admire?

I look up to so many young women that are giving it a go! I have an amazing networking of young, strong and confident friends that have their own businesses (Peony Swimwear, All That Remains, Vale Denim) and they are all amazing!

 

11

What does the future look like forΒ F+H Jewellery?

It’s looking good! We will be working on national distribution for 2016 and then next the US… bring on New York!

 

Ford and Harris

 


 

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  • Gorgeous jewellery! Everything is very unique! http://www.shehearts.net xx

  • The jewelry looks fabulous! I love what the designer mentioned about trends. I agree! Find what fits your body and style, and go for it! Thanks for sharing dear. XO, Ellese

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  • This is an amazing idea for a feature! I love it, great interview. x

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  • Lovely interview. I couldn’t do yoga in the early morning XD
    Nati xx
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  • Fabulous interview!

    God bless,

    XO, Claire

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  • Such a great new category on your blog! I have to admit that these statement pieces really blew me away! Such gorgeous jewellery!

    Katarina x
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  • Love the interview and STUNNING PICS!!!

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  • What a brilliant interview! I love what she says about trends, I feel the exact same way! I love some trends but not all and I find it much more unique to inject your own style to an outfit that just look like everyone else!

    Love,
    Whit

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  • the jewelry looks amazing, loved reading this!

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  • Very interesting read! I agree 100% with her style advice.
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  • Great! The rings are amazing!
    xoxo
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  • I love the idea of The Emasphere Talks! I will always make sure to keep up with those (and your other posts, let’s be realistic, I am here to stay lol) πŸ™‚ Such a great and professional interview, babes! Sharona is so successful yet sounds very down-to-earth and easy-going!
    I have read many times how successful people are up super early. There must be something about that. I might give it a go. The problem is I am a 100% night owl πŸ™‚ I wonder what time they go to bed at. See, random late-night ramblings lol πŸ˜€ Hope you are having the best time ever in ‘Stralia, love!
    Have fun & come back soon! <3
    Merry Christmas, sweets!
    xox Nadia
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  • It was a great babe! And the photos were stunning!

    Adi xx
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  • Emma!! Your interview is amazing! I absolutely love Sharona’s attitude! xx

    Mari
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  • Great interview! The jewelry pieces in the photos look lovely!

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  • Amazing interview. Love these posts. Gemma xx
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  • What a wonderful post!
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  • Love this jewelry! The photos do the jewelry justice!

    xoxo,
    Natalie
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  • Amazing interview!

    God bless,

    XO, Claire

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  • Love this jewelry, so chic and outstanding xoxox

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  • Margot Robbie is a fabulous name to have featured on the brand’s ‘seen on’ list πŸ™‚ It’s so impressive that F+H has only been around since 2014 – and it’s already so well established! This interview was certainly very inspiring.

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
    x

  • Amazing interview Emma and they have some great pieces in their collections. I will check them out xx
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  • In love with the pieces F+H offer, Emma, and I think you’ve laid out a fantastic set of questions for Sharona. “Avoid following trends” is definitely a mantra a live by.

    Thank you for this one, Emma!

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  • Great interview, this lady is so inspirational! Getting up at 6am to do yoga?! Wow!! I can barely motivate myself to get out of bed just in time to get to work! x

    Kay
    http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.com

    • Hahaha I know me too Kay! It’s now my new years resolution to train myself to get up earlier!! So glad you enjoyed the interview lovely xx

  • Wonderful post!
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    • Thanks so much Daiana, so glad you enjoyed! πŸ™‚ xx

  • What a great idea, and such a fab interview!
    xo
    Siffat
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  • Such gorgeous pieces! I wish I had this lady’s motivation! Yoga at 6 and time to fit in a swim later. Amazing!

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  • This rings are absolutely gorgeous!! I love this interview!

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