Saucette: Alice Herald
Published by Sauce Magazine. “Alice is an artist and the founder of Alice Herald – a luxury brand with a focus on one-of-a-kind, fine jewellery pieces. She creates from her open studio in Wanaka, New Zealand and draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape. Each ‘miniature sculpture’ is made locally with ethically sourced gems, using 18kt ...
The making of a masterpiece: Alice Herald’s 13-carat Dahlia ring
Published by FashionNZ. “From inspiration and initial sketches to 3D modelling and custom gem cutting, Wanaka-based jewellery designer Alice Herald describes how a hero piece is made.” Link to full FNZ article.
Notes from the Travelling Designer
Notes from Abroad A few snippets for you from my recent trip to the USA and UK where I attended the largest industry show and made some fantastic connections for future projects. Precious also to reconnect with current and new suppliers whilst hearing the latest first hand from the top voices in the diamond and ...
Only Natural Diamonds
The Herald Trilogy Diamond Ring Naturally Beautiful I thought it may be interesting for you to get a brief insight into a hot discussion in the industry at the moment; natural diamonds vs lab grown and my take on it. My values as a person and within my company are rooted around authenticity, longevity, uniqueness, ...
Our Spring Opening Celebration
An array of Bespoke and Couture rings from Alice’s clients and collections. Our Spring Opening Celebration went down a treat. The new Wanaka design studio is well and truly christened and our Ready-to-Wear Collections now launched online, quite a week. Always some chilled bubbles ready to pop, so if you missed out, come by. In ...
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 ...