Cuff bracelets are my life.. OK maybe not my life's goal or purpose... however I do adore designing and wearing cuff bracelets. Over the years I have designed using copper, brass and sterling. There are virtually hundreds of ways to create.. and they are all energizing and fun for me. Do YOU love cuffs too? Have you struggled with placing them on your wrist without fear of … [Read more...]
Evolution of a Jewelry Collection
A collection is defined as a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time. My jewelry designs for the most part are grouped into collections. When I first began designing, I played around with anything and everything. Then I began to notice patterns in what resonated with me. Sometimes this is as simple as absolutely loving … [Read more...]
The Gallery Collection by Alene Geed
Over the years I have experimented with and designed a multitude of jewelry pieces. Since I do a lot of work in copper, most of my designs fall into the 'moderately priced' category. Yet sometimes I will come across an unusual gemstone that screams.. "Mount me in something spectacular"! Not wanting to disappoint the gem... I figure out how to make it even more special and … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying Artisan Jewelry
Do you love jewelry created lovingly by an artist? Do you visit all the jewelry booths at Arts Festivals? Do you scour the internet looking for something unique and handmade?That makes me very happy. Especially since I AM a jewelry artist! But before I started creating my own designs I was right in the thick of it looking for treasures for my wardrobe. "Artisan jewelry … [Read more...]
‘Dare to Dream’ Jewelry Collection
[tweet_box design="box_07" float="none"]"Dare to Dream is the collection that embodies our desire to dream; our wish to allow our dreams to permeate our existence; to grow, to expand, to morph into even bigger dreams. To become reality." Alene Geed [/tweet_box] My very first experiment (after taking several classes) was one involving fusing metals to create a … [Read more...]