Ethical Metalsmiths at the Sierra Fund
..great AD placed for Ethical Metalsmiths in support of the Reclaiming the Sierra "the new gold rush" conference, features my Feather Cuff made entirely of Reclaimed and Recycled gold and diamonds!
Unusual ReDo: Diamond Antler Ring
Check this out! Have you ever seen pure nature in such contrast? This beautiful diamond stands out dramatically while snuggled into a simple bezel inlaid into a natural deer antler ring. She says "I love the juxtaposition!!! So totally me. Earthy and elemental all the way, raw and yet shaped for beauty's reflection."
The Serenity-Blue Sapphire Ring
Feel yourself falling into the blue of this incredible oval sapphire set in a royal-style cut-away bezel of fabricated 18k gold mounted on a contemporary softly textured band.
Unusual Green Tanzanite Yin-Yang Ring
This client's most treasured gem, purchased on one of her amazing travels, waited years before just the right designer and and design... This amazing natural green tanzanite is set in sculptural and textured platinum which sweeps around the finger, turning to 18k yellow gold where it holds a bright brilliant diamond to accent and oppose, [...]
Rural to Ramp 2015 Design Process Begun
Things are moving "full steam ahead" for the Mustard Seed Africa's Rural to Ramp 2015 project! The director is traveling the globe for sponsorship and outreach, and the craft communities are lining up to participate, soon we will announce the events and dates of this project.
Remembering Bold Bright Colors Ring
For Throwback Thursday I want to memorialize this bold bright 18k gold ring custom made with the client's nearly 10 ct Afghan peridot set snugly over the side set amethyst trillions. Sadly this ring was stolen only months after receiving it as a birthday gift, and was never recovered by police.
Baby Birthstone Bow Ring
It's Mommy's birthday and Daddy commissioned a special ring to celebrate their two daughters using their birthstones: Zircon is for December, and Peridot is for the August baby who just arrived! This bow-inspired ring is sculpturally carved in sterling silver with contrasting texture and line to accentuate the large bright gemstones.
WJA Demo Night: August 14, 6-9PM
When two dominant axes curve in opposite directions, the result is known as an anticlastic form [Ganoksin]. When they curve toward the same side, the result is synclastic form. Alexandra Hart uses anticlastic and synclastic raising techniques to create fabulous jewelry including the cuff in the picture. Demo Night provides you with an opportunity to [...]
“Rural to Ramp” Project: 2015 Lead Designer!
I am deeply honored to have been invited to be Mustard Seed Africa's Lead Designer on the Rural to Ramp project! "The Rural to Ramp Handcraft Showcase is a project where we partner Handcraft Artisans with International and Local Designers to develop products that are African by inspiration and contemporary in design. The collaboration ensures skill [...]
Arthropod Sculpture-to-Wear Press: Satellite Magazine
Gorgeous 2 full page spread in the May-June 2014 issue of Satellite Magazine of my Arthropod Series, begun for an exhibition at Mingei Museum, and is continuing to develop. This amazing shoot by Andrew Casey and Nick Mansfield- model: Candice Edwin, makeup: Cristiam Alfonso, hair: Melina Aguirre, dress: Elina Sheripova