About Us
We design delicate jewelry at accessible prices, so every day can feel a little romantic.
This is who we are.
Lover's Tempo founder Elaine Kim Smith's love story with jewelry started with a booth at a maker's market at her university in Vancouver, Canada. Her Dad helped her set it up, complete with twinkle lights and an immersive experience hosted by Elaine. When you entered her booth, you got lost in her world. Every detail was considered. She hung your jacket and bags so you could feel free to try things on and take a moment to delight in her creations.
Over a decade later, Elaine's ethos of beautiful design, magnetic experiences and a little romance has carried on as the Lover's Tempo team grew to include her visionary business partner, Leslie, and over 500 cherished retailers who carry the brand worldwide.
Today, their tight-knit team of creative women spend their days finding new ways to spark delight from their studio in Vancouver, Canada.
Our unique design perspective.
With a background in Art History and Fine Arts, our founder and designer, Elaine, is inspired by thoughtful design from various disciplines—from architecture to painting. Elaine sees jewelry as a game of millimeters.
A beautiful piece is a sum of all of its tiny parts. Her design principles are clean lines, a sophisticated colour palette, thoughtful textures with just the right amount of delicate detailing.
Beyond jewelry, all of Lover's Tempo creative is curated through Elaine's artful eye. Every detail—from our photography to our packaging—is designed with the goal of delighting anyone who comes across it.
Meet Our Team
Elaine Kim Smith
Founder & Creative
Leslie Hoolaeff
Co-Founder & COO
Karen Burke
Fulfillment & Customer Service Lead
Carolyne Nakanishi
Marketing Coordinator
Isabella Leung
Wholesale Customer Service
Megan Majewski
Studio Assistant
Our Brand Promises
Everyday is an occasion.
Whether you're getting dressed for your 9-5, a Saturday night out or the special event of the year—we want you to feel your finest.
That's why we offer beautiful, delightful jewelry at accessible prices, so every day, and every occasion, can feel a little romantic.
Our Brand Promises
Spark delight.
Beyond beautiful design, our goal is to spark delight in everyone we meet along our journey—from our talented makers, to the boutiques who carry our line, to you, our customers, who give each piece a life and personality of its own.
We do that by treating everyone we meet with kindness, nurturing relationships for the long haul, and adding special details to every piece.
Our Brand Promises
Female founded. Female run.
There's a lot of soul behind our brand, and that's because at the heart of Lover's Tempo is a team devoted to uplifting women. It's simple, really: we only shine when everyone around us shines too.
That's why, first and foremost, we create a healthy and fulfilling workplace and choose partners that offer the same to their teams. Everything we make comes from happy, fulfilled people who know their work matters.
About our jewelry
People are often curious about how to care for their jewels, as well as what goes into the pricing, manufacturing and materials of our products. We’ve put it all in one place to make sure you’re in the know before you purchase.
Find us in the wild
Our women-led team in Vancouver, Canada, sees each and every piece we create as an opportunity to make your eyes light up—from the stones to the setting to the box they arrive in. You can find Lover’s Tempo in over 500 retailers worldwide.