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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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!
For a Perfect Fit
For most of us, knuckles are an issue making rings difficult size perfectly- not only related to aging but also for those with skinny fingers. A colleague of mine in WJA has created and patented [...]
Palladium with a Twist
A new twist on the popular crackled edge rings, this one comfortably settles on the right hand ring finger, keeping the diamond sprinkled top side top, available at Silver Blue & Gold, copyright Alexandra Hart
A (diamond) Ring for Spring (exhibition)
New for the show, an opaque rose cut 2.11ct center diamond set with side diamonds in an 100% recycled 18k gold hammered and fabricated ring- now available at Stuart Benjamin & Co
Ring 4 Spring (event)
With homage, and a little twist, to the tradition of "a ring by spring," Silver Blue & Gold presents Ring 4 Spring, an exhibition of unique engagement, wedding, and just-for-fun rings by 18 acclaimed studio [...]
Chalcedony by request
Putting the finishing touches on this 18k ring with chalcedony- its bright baby blue color brought out by the rich gold setting:
Beauty in the Rough
This natural cognac rough diamond is placed in good company with white brilliant cut diamonds set in the 18k gold Sycamore Ring for one lucky client:
On the Bench:
Off to a romantic start to this year, several engagement projects including this one. Shown here are concept images, sketches and a preliminary sample to help with the design: