Love/Hate - limited art collection by artist Mia Florentine Weiss
A tribute to style icons and powerful emotions
Art meets jewelry – the famous Love ambigram by Mia Florentine Weiss
in gold, rose gold, white gold, and silver.
Inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker, aka Carrie Bradshaw, who wore a personalized name necklace in Sex and the City, this jewelry design with the word “Love” also stands for emotions, stories, and memories. In addition to the necklace, there is a second art piece, the Love key ring, which not only holds keys together but also adds a touch of elegance as a bag charm.
Handcrafted in gold, rose gold, white gold, or Sterling silver
Each piece is unique and handmade, as is typical of strawberry & cream. The necklace is made of fine sterling silver or, optionally, 18-karat gold, rose gold, or white gold.
Chain types: choose between anchor chain or pea chain
Pendant dimensions: 35 × 15 × 2 mm
Standard chain length: 48 cm, the necklace bold: 60 cm (can be customized on request)
Jewelry for all generations
The Love necklace is unisex and designed for all generations – whether for yourself, your partner, your friend, your daughter, your son, or your best friend. It stands for what connects us: love.Wear your message every day and show: Turn Hate into Love.
The Love Necklace in Gold, Rose Gold, or White Gold – Timeless Elegance with Meaning
The Love Necklace in genuine gold combines iconic artistry with durability. Crafted from 18-karat gold, the LOVE/HATE ambigram appears particularly crisp, modern, and high-quality. The cool color palette underscores the graphic power of the design, allowing the artwork to shine both in everyday life and on special occasions. White gold symbolizes timelessness and effortlessly complements any style, from minimalist to elegant. As a wearable work of art, the necklace conveys artist Mia Florentine Weiss’s central message in a particularly subtle way: opposites belong together. LOVE and HATE, like Yin and Yang, are two sides of the same coin. Each solid gold necklace is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind—a statement for anyone who wants to combine art, design, and meaning in a single piece of jewelry.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Love/Hate Collection
Who is Mia Florentine Weiss?
Mia Florentine Weiss is an internationally renowned German performance and multimedia artist. She is best known for her iconic LOVE/HATE sculpture, which has garnered worldwide attention. Her works straddle the boundaries of art, social discourse, and public space and can be seen in museums, cities, and institutions.
What is the Love/Hate sculpture and what does it mean?
The Love/Hate sculpture is an ambigrammatic artwork: From one side, it reads LOVE, the other says HATE. The design highlights how closely opposites are intertwined: a central theme in the art of Mia Florentine Weiss. In terms of content, the work draws on art-historical movements such as Pop Art (often mentioned in the context of Robert Indiana), yet goes far beyond them by addressing social responsibility.
Where is the Love/Hate sculpture located?
The LOVE/HATE sculptures have been exhibited at numerous international locations over the years—including Berlin, Brussels, Washington near the White House, Beijing, previously at the Victory Gate in Munich, currently in front of the Bavarian National Museum in Munich, in the vicinity of the Braunschweig Castle Museum, and in collaboration with cultural institutions. The locations vary depending on the project, exhibition, or edition.
Are there editions, materials, or variations?
Yes. In addition to large-scale sculptures, there are various editions and interpretations of the LOVE/HATE work. In the strawberry & cream Love Collection, the motif is available for the first time as wearable art—crafted from sterling silver or 18-karat gold, rose gold, and white gold. Each piece is handmade.
What does “wearable” mean—necklace, art piece, or collaboration?
“Wearable” here refers to art you can wear. In collaboration with Constanze Kponton of strawberry & cream, the well-known LOVE/HATE motif has been transformed into a necklace as well as a keychain/bag charm. This is not merchandise, but a standalone art piece that combines art and jewelry design.
Is the Love Necklace suitable for everyone?
Yes. The Love Necklace is designed to be unisex and appeal to all generations. It is perfect both as a personal statement and as a special gift, regardless of age or gender.