FAQs
Q1: What is the By Alona Les Heirlooms SS26 collection?
A: Les Heirlooms is By Alona's Spring/Summer 2026 collection, inspired by vintage spirit and modern attitude. It centres on re-envisaged lost treasures — jewellery with the weight and presence of heirlooms, reimagined through a contemporary lens. The collection includes necklaces, earrings and bracelets across a range of materials and stones, handcrafted in London.
Q2: What does \Les Heirlooms\ mean as a collection name?
A: \Les Heirlooms\ draws on the concept of treasured objects passed down through generations — pieces with meaning, quality and longevity. The collection name signals a shift toward jewellery that feels weighty and considered rather than trend-driven. Designer Alona Shelemy describes the SS26 ethos as \re-envisaged lost treasures — find your missing piece.\
Q3: What jewellery pieces are in the Les Heirlooms SS26 collection?
A: The Les Heirlooms collection includes The Vessel Chain in gold and silver, the SOLE Necklace with pearl, the MAHI Necklace in leather and CZ, BELLE Earrings, the JUNO Necklace in jasper, and a range of new pendant necklaces and beaded styles. The collection spans approximately 65 pieces across necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Q4: When was the Les Heirlooms SS26 collection released?
A: The Les Heirlooms collection was introduced as By Alona's SS26 (Spring/Summer 2026) range, with pieces launching and becoming available throughout 2026. As a seasonal collection, some designs may be available for a limited time only. The New In page reflects the most current additions and availability within the Les Heirlooms range.
Q5: Is the Les Heirlooms collection inspired by vintage jewellery?
A: Yes — Les Heirlooms takes its creative direction from vintage and antique jewellery aesthetics, reinterpreted through By Alona's signature contemporary handcraft. Rather than reproducing historical styles directly, designer Alona Shelemy draws on the feeling of pieces with history — weight, individuality and permanence — and translates that into new designs made in London.
Q6: What makes the Les Heirlooms SS26 collection different from previous By Alona collections?
A: Les Heirlooms marks a more intentional focus on heritage, permanence and meaning compared to purely trend-driven collections. The pieces are designed to feel like lasting additions to a jewellery wardrobe rather than seasonal purchases. Materials, proportions and stone choices within the collection reflect a desire to create jewellery that could genuinely become a personal heirloom over time.
Q7: Is the Les Heirlooms collection available as a gift?
A: Yes — pieces from the Les Heirlooms SS26 collection are available to purchase as gifts, with free UK delivery on all orders. The heirloom narrative makes it a particularly compelling gifting story for milestone occasions such as significant birthdays, anniversaries and achievements. The Build Your Own service within the broader By Alona range also offers a personalised gifting option.