Alexandra Hart http://alexandrahart.com designer/goldsmith Tue, 15 May 2012 17:39:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Bridal Season Continues in Palladium http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/bridal-season-continues-in-palladium/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/bridal-season-continues-in-palladium/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:39:23 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1893 Continue reading →]]> More wedding rings in Palladium this year: Contrasting Engagement and Wedding bands make a perfect fit for the contemporary bride. The round diamond is set in a tapered bezel which overlaps the wedding band, allowing the rings to run snugly together. Sourced through 3rd Ward Jewelry Gallery,  my congratulations to the lucky couple from Milwaukee!

]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/bridal-season-continues-in-palladium/feed/ 0 Natural Fancy Cognac Diamond Ring http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/natural-fancy-cognac-diamond-ring/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/natural-fancy-cognac-diamond-ring/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 19:28:10 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1888 Continue reading →]]> Nature at its finest, this lovely orange/cognac color occurs naturally and was sourced from the Argyle Mine in Australia, where many of the most exquisite natural color diamonds come from. Set here in a tapered bezel with hammered halo accent, completing a fully fabricated, 100% recycled 18k gold “delicate-yet-durable” ring. 

]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/natural-fancy-cognac-diamond-ring/feed/ 0 The Moment of Engagement…. http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/the-moment-of-engagement/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/the-moment-of-engagement/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 17:55:33 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1876 Continue reading →]]> Captured in this adorable shot: To surprise her, John proposed during a 9 mile hike in the   nearby mountains, surrounded by spectacular scenery!  What a great couple, they appreciate and respect each other’s strengths and differences, building a strong foundation to their relationship from the start. Congratulations again John and Shannon! Thanks to Silver Blue & Gold, Laguna Beach CA

John and Shannon, Just engaged!

Freshly Donned Engagement Ring: 100% recycled 18k palladium white gold with oval diamond

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]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/bright-and-beautiful-diamond-engagement-ring/feed/ 0 Behind the scenes at Art of Amore http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/behind-the-scenes-at-art-of-amore/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/behind-the-scenes-at-art-of-amore/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:54:41 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1866 Great effort went into preparations for the Art of Amore Fashion show, here are some scenes from perfecting hair and make up and waiting for the catwalk:

]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/behind-the-scenes-at-art-of-amore/feed/ 0 Art of Amore, details 2 http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/art-of-amore-details-2/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/art-of-amore-details-2/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:03:20 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1849 TraeLee comes out of a fairy tale in her Stacie May couture and Alexandra Hart jewels, including the 18k gold Swedish Bridal Crown and Golden Laces bracelets:

TraeLee Costello in Stacie May dress and Alexandra Hart Jewels

TraeLee in Stacie May dress and Alexandra Hart jewelry

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Alex Womack in Stacie May dress and Alexandra Hart jewels

]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/art-of-amore-details/feed/ 0 Art of Amore at Oceanside Museum of Art http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/art-of-amore-at-oceanside-museum-of-art-2/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/art-of-amore-at-oceanside-museum-of-art-2/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:39:21 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1836 Continue reading →]]> A great team of Designers, Models and Hairdressers/Makeup artists worked to create a “Fantasy of Finery” for the Art of Amore event, which also included local caterers, wineries, breweries and bakeries at Oceanside Museum of Art on April 15th.  Thank you all who volunteered time and talent to the event!

The Designer Team and their works

]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/art-of-amore-at-oceanside-museum-of-art-2/feed/ 0 Recycling old jewelry, part 5: Before and After http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/recycling-old-jewelry-part-5-before-and-after/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/recycling-old-jewelry-part-5-before-and-after/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:50:47 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1811 After a great deal of anticipation, the final rings are finished, from these:

 

 

 

 

 

 

we have created THESE:

thank you Robert Weldon for beautiful photography!

 

]]> http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/recycling-old-jewelry-part-5-before-and-after/feed/ 0 Recycling old jewelry, part 2, 3, 4 http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/recycling-old-jewelry-part-2-3-4/ http://alexandrahart.com/blog-post/recycling-old-jewelry-part-2-3-4/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:35:27 +0000 admin http://alexandrahart.com/?p=1801 Continue reading →]]> Out from the flames in the crucible comes a lovely wire to be wound and fabricated into the customer’s new rings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then the layout of the diamonds need to be arranged:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then the soldering begins:

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