Again, the rough and natural look and affordability of opaque rose cut diamonds is getting attention! The beauty of imperfection is displayed in a very wear-with-everything ring: this 3.28ct center diamond from Argyle, Australia, the colors are integrated with the rich 18k yellow gold and lovely natural yellow side diamonds.
Hot off the Bench, made for the cocktail ring lover, this very unusual moonstone sits proudly in a skirted bezel of sterling and 18k gold, with a lovely accent diamond on the side. Available at Stuart Benjamin & Co.
This pure palladium Feather Cuff is hammer formed and fabricated with a few white diamonds, photographed by Robert Weldon. It is a finalist in the PAI competition and will be available to the stylists and editors for use in events and publicity. See Kathy Griffin wearing it here!
This unique, quite large, lustrous cultured blushing-pink freshwater pearl drop is gently entwined by 18k gold hammer formed vine leaves. As always, 100% reclaimed and refined gold, no new mined material. Commissioned as a surprise for a very lucky gal!
This carved jade pendant with 18k gold hammer formed bail is routed in History: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) said there are 11 virtues in jade, and "The wise have likened jade to virtue. For them, its polish and brilliancy represent the whole of purity." Available at Stuart Benjamin & Co.
This is an instructional and collaborative piece, made in part by an eager pupil who wanted to design and wear the stones cut by her father, an amateur lapidary! The composition is all about color and line...
8mm wide 18k gold, 0.04ct tw diamonds Precious and Sweet: These fun-size mini radiant earrings with diamonds are made for your sweetheart to wear easily every day! As usual they're 100% recycled gold, with conflict free 0.04ct tw ideal cut bright white diamonds hand hammered by Alexandra Hart, available at Stuart Benjamin & [...]
Calling all fans of Jewelry and Precious Metals: Author Renee Newman will be signing copies in the foyer of the convention center at AGTA on Friday Feb 8 at 10:30 AM at the NAJA booth. On Friday before the signing, she'll be giving a free seminar on non-traditional gems together with John Bradshaw at 9:00 AM [...]
My design is the premier piece published in MJSA's website for the 2013 Design Challenge: "Russian Doll." Mike Strychalski CAD rendered in full color from my technical drawings this lovely meaningful Engagement and Wedding band set. All designs copyright Alexandra Hart
A brilliant cushion cut Sapphire entwined in a 19k white gold square knot- which winds down to the shank forming a heart shape when viewed from the side- this collaborative commission was exciting and challenging. Congratulations B+B on your engagement!