Poinsettia Earrings with Garnet
Made to match the Poinsettia ring, these earrings have great movement, 3 petals of sterling and 22k gold bimetal linked to each setting of 18k gold holding trillion red garnets:
Kathy Griffin wears Alexandra Hart Palladium Cuff
Kathy Griffin chose to wear my palladium feather cuff last night (1/10/13) for the second season premiere episode of her show Kathy.
Treasure Bracelet, start to finish
I was commissioned to create a bracelet of my own design, incorporating the client's own gemstone collection. Starting with a cuff style, and after creating bezels for every stone, we laid out the stones. Once this was established, the layout was transferred and each bezel cut into the cuff and soldered in place. Final shot [...]
Green Sapphire ring with diamonds
A great way to wear this unusual marquis green sapphire, set in a coarse sterling ring with side diamonds, available at Stuart Benjamin & Co.
Custom Anniversary Infinity Ring
It was a meeting of minds: together on the phone, the Silver Blue and Gold customer and I designed an "infinity ring" for her 31st wedding anniversary! She chose the most beautiful center sapphire from a collection of certified fair trade Malawi stones, and we agreed side diamonds would exaggerate and enhance the colors and [...]
Recommended reading: Cradle to Cradle
Truly in line with my own thinking about Sustainable Living, this book Cradle to Cradle is a great way to re -think how we could live in harmony with the environment while saving money, eliminating poisons, and improving lifestyle. Quite remarkable!
Happy Customer @ Studio Jewelers!
Here's a great shot of a happy customer at Studio Jewelers, Madison WI, donning her brand new Alexandra Hart "Feather Brooch" in sterling and 22k gold, perfectly placed on a warm winter coat. Looks terrific! Thank you, Jeff, for the image.
Charitable/Tax Deductable GIVING:
This is the time of year where we are bombarded with solicitations for tax deductible donations, Ethical Metalsmiths is the right choice! Ethical Metalsmiths, is a 501-c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a more socially and environmentally responsible jewelry industry. As a professional in the jewelry industry, and industry which has a long history of [...]
Manly Radiant Pentagon Ring
The latest piece available at Stuart Benjamin & Co, this gorgeous 17.54 ct rich green tourmaline is set on a heavily textured Radiant Pentagon ring of sterling with a hammered 18k bezel. Green is the "it" color, and of course, perfect for the holiday season!
Hot off the Press: “Responsible Extravagance”
Great new feature on Contemporary Jewelry Design Group's get to know you-style "Conversations" by Monica Stephenson. Read entire interview, RESPONSIBLE EXTRAVAGANCE here.