“Art of Amore” to feature Bridal Crown:
This "Brud Kronar" in sterling silver will be featured at the Oceanside Museum event: Art of Amore, on April 15, from 2-5, with a gorgeous Kenneth Barlis gown- we are looking forward to this event!
Happy Surprise!
My favorite kind of message from a client: a photo of happy "mom-to-be" receiving her surprise Alexandra Hart ring! The 19k white gold "Lace Coral Ring" symbolizes nature and fertility with April's birthstone- Diamond, nesting in the cells all around the organic form. As always, 100% recycled metals and certified conflict free diamonds. [...]
Black Opal Platinum Ring
Lightning Ridge, Australia produces some of the finest black opal in the world, and here a lovely multicolored oval captured by curving tapered bezel set diamonds. The opal was purchased directly from the artisanal miner himself, the diamonds from certified conflict free supplier, and the platinum is 100% recycled and refined non new-mined material.
Hot off the bench: Custom Pendant
The latest piece made with the customer's meaningful stones given to her by family members, set in 18k gold, a simple and elegant solution for every day wear.
Gaultier, here we come!
Tomorrow evening, La Grande Fête at the De Young museum: the opening celebration of the Gaultier Exhibition, will be graced by Eliza rockin' the Tantalus Necklace. The perfect combination for the perfect event- Thank you Eliza!
Video: Recycling old jewelry, part 1.
preparing and pouring an ingot of customer's gold, click here for video
Fashion Shoot
the latest shoot with fashion designer Elina Sheripova photographed by Giorgio Daveed showcasing the dramatic Alexandra Hart jewelry with a new eye:
Oceanside Museum Event
Art of Amore, a one day fashion, food, flowers and fun event at the Oceanside Museum of Art is coming up on Sunday April 15 from 2-5 pm. Reservations Suggested, click here Oceanside Museum of Art is pleased to present Art of Amore, a new, innovative event designed to educate and entertain guests about the [...]
(another) Beauty of Fair Trade
Fair Trade, from Mine to Market, this 1.45 ct Malawi sapphire reflects tropical ocean blue set in an 18k hammered "halo" bezel on a sterling shank with accent diamonds. Available at 3rd Ward Jewelry, Milwaukee WI
pouring an ingot
Today I am using a client's gold to make a new ring, this involved melting the gold and pouring it into an ingot mold to make new wire stock, 100% in house recycling!