VANITY FAIR On Jewellery
THINK OF NEW ZEALAND, and most likely you’ll envisage sheep, bungee jumping, the All Blacks, and Hobbiton, the movie set where some of the Lord of the Rings series was filmed. Very few people think of gold, but for jeweller Alice Herald, Aotearoa, the Māori word for New Zealand, and gold go hand in hand. ...
A Personal Facet
Fragments of My Life Outside of Jewels and Gems When designing bespoke jewels I ask my clients for an insight into their lives, so I know who I’m designing for. I create a mood board full of images, words and inspirations. No matter how free the brief may be, I like to curate a story with which to inspire ...
Legacy by Alice Herald
Realising new beauty and life in unique jewels “A piece of jewellery is often a piece of art. However, it only becomes valuable when emotions are added to it.” Jewellers have been re-imagining and bringing new life to historic jewels and gems for centuries. Just as I do with my clients’ treasures. Gemstones and jewels create stories of their own going ...
Introducing Alice Herald
Artist of Fine Jewels I Tell Stories through Fine Jewels I delight in capturing layers of symbolism in the jewellery I design creating intrigue and a joy of discovery for the wearer. ‘Grace’ the ring below, is on the surface, a stunning stand alone jewel. Beneath though it tells the story from the fairytale Cinderella. Roses represent grace, honeysuckle leaves happiness ...
The Art of a Diamond Engagement
Meeting with new engagement ring clients is such a buzz. A wonderfully unique and memorable time in life and a real privilege to be a part of. Below I briefly describe the art and process of how I work with my engagement ring clients. Whether we’re selecting diamonds, choosing engagement ring designs or organising secret drops offs and covert ...
By Appointment in Wanaka
Alice Herald Fine Jewels : Wanaka It’s perfectly sized for designing and private appointments but a tad small to host a launch party, at least with sub zero temperatures outside. Come Spring, we have planned a few events where the champagne will be flowing out into the alley way and up onto the roof top terrace. So ...