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 Fusion of Storytelling and Art – Part 2
An artist’s process is a deeply personal and transformative journey, driven by passion, imagination, and an unwavering commitment to self-expression. From the initial spark of inspiration to the final touch, artists navigate a path filled with experimentation, introspection, and growth. Each artist’s process is unique, shaped by their individual experiences, influences, and artistic vision. The ...
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.
The Hummingbird
The Night Flight Collection In 1832, the White Booted Racket-Tail Hummingbird was discovered in the Andes of South America. Being only 7cm long, it is the smallest living bird, yet despite its petite size the Hummingbird stands out amongst its peers displaying extraordinary endurance and courage. Characterised by strength, resilience and determination, it is remarkable something so ...
Rounding up an epic year
Diamond Couture line-up Rounding up an epic year… To my clients – you have given me permission and the time to dig deep design wise to truly create the unique, have entrusted me to source rare beautiful gems and have had faith in my visions. For a designer, you have been the ultimate and with ...
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 ...
Flower Power Pinkies
Orchid Bouquet Pinky It started with an Orchid… I love pinky rings. However I would never have thought that my 10 year anniversary ring, inspired by the orchids I had in my wedding bouquet, would have a) inspired so many flower power commissioned jewels and b) that we would craft it in sapphires, champagne and white ...
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 ...
Alice Herald’s exquisite collection is inspired by the classic fairy tales
Published by Denizen Mag. “Fascinated by the way jewellery accrues layers of meaning as it’s passed down through generations, Wanaka-based jeweller Alice Herald turned to a medium that worked in a similar way as the starting point for her new Once Upon A Time collection — fairytales.” Full article here.