cupcake ring

just in time to wear for the holiday festivities!
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

Art + Gems event

great Dresses, great JEWELS and great Pingree Student Models at Art + Gems, in Wenham MA in the Gallery Della Piana. Thanks to all who helped make this a successful event!

gorgeous remodel

Adorn Gallery of San Diego CA, remodeled and celebrated last month! www.adorngallery.com

process and product... happy 8th anniversary!

this is the process and product for Stu and Eliza's 8th anniversary ring...
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

ancient yet timeless spirals

this ammonite fossil found in Madagascar from the Jurassic period: 115 million years. Its captured here in gold which of course was formed originally in supernova, so it might be older than earth!

all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

the latest ORANGE

found some wonderful spessartite garnet cabs which just so happen to match the natural fancy orange diamonds I have... together they make a great team on these 18k stiletto earrings
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

the alchemist

from November 2010 Riviera Magazine page 32

completing the circle(s)

these are the lovely and simple 18k palladium white gold rings to complete the wedding set
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

creative convergence pendant

here's a project to incorporate a beautiful carved piece by Munsteiner, a Mexican Fire Opal, with my aesthetic of radiating diamonds... front and back shot to show signatures!
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

December in Wenham, MA

putting the finishing touches on our holiday event: Art+Gems! Its an exciting event taking place in the wonderful Gallery Della-Piana and the Couturier shop SEAMS in Wenham, MA on December 10-11 with opening night the 9th.
gorgeous graphics by Stephanie West http://theancientpalm.com/

gold formed by bacteria?

Wow, what can I say, this is pretty close to alchemy! The latest from Science Magazine:

riviera photo shoot

just finished with Peden + Munk, an LA based photographer team doing an in-studio shoot for Riviera Magazine. I look forward to the issue (may be november).

NMWA Event Catalog

Just returned from a successful "Western Visions" museum fundraiser, event the catalog looks great

"western visions" event at national museum of western art

preparing for the next event called Western Visions, September 15-17 in Jackson Hole, WY
visit http://www.westernvisions.org/westernvisions/ for details

meteoritical society meeting

Necklace on the go- here's the Shooting Star necklace "in action" at the annual Meteoritical Society meeting in NY this month.

cool cufflinks

sterling silver two sided cufflinks with star sapphire cabochons make a "cool" color combination: fabricated from 100% recycled silver (of course) and the customer's lively stones.
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

small flattering feathers

another pair of feather earrings in hammer formed 18k gold

all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

wow ring

well, what can I say, this was a fun one!
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

darnit tarnish!

I have often been asked about solving the problem of tarnishing silver- especially when it does not enhance the design! I have sometimes designed pieces which look better with some tarnish, as these sterling and tahitian pearl earrings demonstrate.

Everyones skin has different "chemistry:" some peoples skin cause metals to tarnish faster than others. This is because some of the compounds in a person's skin, when combined with exposure to the air (i.e. oxygen), increases the rate of Oxidation of the metal. Many metals such as silver and copper react to oxygen, and at an increased rate when water is present, even humidity and/or sweat. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% copper, thus it is an excellent Oxidizer.

Tarnish removal: my favorite way to remove unwanted oxidation is with a product called "Tarn-X" which is available in most pharmacies or hardware stores, and comes in a black bottle of clear liquid which smells a lot like sulphur. Its the fastest and simplest way to remove tarnish. It does NOT clean the metal, if there are oils on the metal it might not remove tarnish in those areas. So, first clean the piece with warm soapy water and then dip it in this Tarn-X. Then RINSE THOROUGHLY. Also note: do not submerge pearls or porous stones such as lapis or malachite into this stuff.

Remember, its a natural process, and sometimes adds character and "antiquity" to your silver.

chocolate drops

another chocolate pearl lover commissioned these earrings using her own pearls, they are updated and flattered by the addition of lovely natural color diamonds set in hammered 18k gold.
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

delicate radiant pendant

as always: 100% recycled 18k gold, hammer formed to create this small and delicate pendant, with a natural color cognac diamond (Argyle, Australia) on a wire mesh chain. these are now showing at 3rd Ward Gallery in Milwaukee, WI
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

mini radiants

the tiniest 18k gold radiant earrings, hammer formed and fabricated from 100% recycled gold, with natural blush pearl and diamond
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

Spessartite Volutes

the latest set of volute jewelry set with customer's lovely spessartite garnets!
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

ddii

"The Diamond Development Initiative International (DDII) is a unique effort to address their problems, bringing NGOs, governments and the private sector together in a common effort that aims to ensure that diamonds are an engine for development. We envision “development diamonds”, as diamonds that are produced responsibly, safely, with respect of human and communities’ rights, in conflict-free zones, with beneficiation to communities and payment of fair prices to miners."

www.ddiglobal.org

royal purple in situ...

gorgeous photography by Ryan Benoit
http://www.flickr.com/photos/benoitphotography
showing off the brilliance of the responsibly mined Sri Lankan purple sapphires, set in 100% recycled 18k palladium white gold
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

royal purple

out of a reputable mine in Sri Lanka comes these amazing diamond cut royal purple sapphires- (12 stones signifying a special date), set in 100% recycled 18k palladium white gold
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

Houston style

earrings headed to Houston for a lucky client: 18 palladium white gold and diamond leaf earrings with removable freshwater baroque pearl drops, beautifully photographed by Robert Weldon
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

flattering feathers

these look great on- very flattering as they trace the jawline. lightweight and practical as well: strong and flexible 18k, secured with a clasp in back.
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

spessartite delight

the latest ring, with customer's lovely spessartite garnet- set with side diamonds to pop the color.

all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

oval spiral

the latest ring/pendant, white gold with diamonds budding and swirling around a cabochon aquamarine- just in time for spring in new england
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

Material Matters @ CCAE

what a treat to see the show at my own pace... and the museum and works impress me even more! Congrats to each "Material Matters" artist, and to Olivia Luthor for curating the most breathtaking display of our art I have ever seen.

copper lust

made for the scholar of ancient arts, copper in its natural state of oxidation and decay lends its intense color, beauty and history to this piece- a copper ring surrounded by gold.

all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

chocolate pearl pleasure

the latest off the bench, a commissioned 18k gold with diamond pendant for a fan of chocolate (pearls)!
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

palladium rose petal clasp

the latest construction project for a customer in Florida: a custom fabricated clasp for 3 strands of exquisite petal pearls- the trick was hiding the stringing connections and making the hook both simple/easy but secure!
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

natural multicolored pearl bracelet with diamonds

this is the latest piece for my bracelet loving client, made from pearls given by her sister and incorporating a "sprinkling" of white diamonds and a contemporary and very easy to use magnetic clasp.
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart

oval engagement

this is the latest engagement ring, fabricated from 18k palladium white gold with a gorgeous oval diamond
all designs copyright Alexandra Hart