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What’s so special about handmade jewelry?

August 1, 2019 By Alene Geed Leave a Comment

earrings in copper and sterling

Creating and designing jewelry is my passion. And I love it when you, as my customer, are excited to wear your piece knowing that it reflects your own personality. Handmade jewelry is unique. You will not see your design every time you attend an event or go shopping. Handmade designs are created with love and passion. Don't you love knowing this?Handmade designs are … [Read more...]

Skinny or Super Skinny.. What’s Your Pleasure?

June 26, 2019 By Alene Geed Leave a Comment

copper and sterling extra long earrings

Welcome in my newest designs from the Dare to Dream Collection. I create each of these designs by fusing sterling silver components to a sterling (or copper) backing. AS a result and due to the nature of the process. Every pair is One of A Kind! I love displaying these earrings against an Arizona backdrop because it creates the exact feel I was aiming for when I created … [Read more...]

My 4 Favorite gemstone rings

June 21, 2019 By Alene Geed Leave a Comment

4 gemstone rings in sterling silver

Creating and designing new rings is one of my passions. Itโ€™s invigorating and enlivening to see the finished design. So of course I do have my favorites! I am partial to sterling rings and of course the MUST feature a gemstone! My favorites are: Amethyst Geode. I discovered these amazing geodes 2 years ago during the Tucson Gem Show. What a find! Every Geode is one of a … [Read more...]

New! Dare to Dream Earrings

June 19, 2019 By Alene Geed Leave a Comment

dare to dream earrings with malachite gemstones

My Dare to Dream Collection is a fan favorite. Do you know the story behind the collection? Dare to Dream is the collection that embodies our desire to dream and our wish to allow our dreams to permeate our existence, grow, expand, morph into even bigger dreams and become reality. Every design is a limited Edition of ONE. The fusing process is like our dreamsโ€ฆ it … [Read more...]

Everything’s Coming Up Turquoise

June 10, 2019 By Alene Geed Leave a Comment

turquoise gemstone books and jewelry

I shared a lot of turquoise gemstone tips and tidbits with you in the last few posts. Wonder where I found all this juicy information? Books of course! I love to read and learn from books. especially the kind I can hold in my hand and physically turn pages. Would you like to learn more about turquoise? Here are the books I referenced. The book shown above is a series of … [Read more...]

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Arizona jewelry designer. I work with copper, silver, gold and steel. Plus LOTS of gemstones! I Love to Hammer, play with Fire ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ”จ & read๐Ÿ“š

Desert Sands Collection. Sterling silver is fused Desert Sands Collection. Sterling silver is fused into a fine silver base to create this cuff as part of my Dare to Dream Collection.
Rich caramel and brown tones are featured on this Picture Jasper gem.
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Snow Capped Mountain Druzy Quartz Pendant. This dr Snow Capped Mountain Druzy Quartz Pendant. This druzy quartz pendant feels like it was snatched from the peak of a snow capped mountain. I love the sparkle from these snowy peaks and valleys!
Designer rings . all handmade by me. http://www.al Designer rings . all handmade by me. http://www.alenesadornments.com
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Cloud Dreams Heart Shaped Plume Agate and Topaz Pe Cloud Dreams Heart Shaped Plume Agate and Topaz Pendant. Have you ever spent a lazy afternoon gazing at the clouds on a sunny dayโ€ฆpicking out shapes, naming them, dreaming, and having fun? This is the spirit that inspired me to create my CLOUD DREAMS collection.
'Memories of Childhood' Solar Quartz and amethyst 'Memories of Childhood' Solar Quartz and amethyst Heart Pendant. These designs embody our carefree feelingโ€ฆexperiencing our youth in the best possible light. As a child I adored colorful crayons, pinwheels, balloons, circus clowns and more. The brilliant colors filled me with possibilities.
This collection is created to remind us; Take time to be a child again.
Golden Steel Tiger Iron Pendant. Golden Steel coll Golden Steel Tiger Iron Pendant. Golden Steel collection; Combining the strength of steel with the luster and beauty of 22k gold, this pendant has a Tiger iron gemstone. this gem features a golden streak down the side that blends so well with the 22k gold.
Golden Steel 18K gold skinny earrings. Combining t Golden Steel 18K gold skinny earrings. Combining the strength of steel with the luster and beauty of 18k gold, these skinny earrings  I love the way the 18K gold fuses right into the steel background. Each time I fuse metals, the outcome is virtually unpredictable. That's what I love.. no two pair are ever exactly alike.
The best part? They are SO Lightweight and fun to wear
'Enchanted Woodland' Red Creek Jasper Golden steel 'Enchanted Woodland' Red Creek Jasper Golden steel Ring. This gorgeous ring shank is created out of steel with 22k gold fused into the metal. Earthy tones of caramel, hunter green and burgundy make this gemstone a stunner.
Buried Treasure. Golden Steel 18K gold and amethys Buried Treasure. Golden Steel 18K gold and amethyst Earrings  Combining the strength of steel with the luster and beauty of 18k gold,. This pair features a heart shaped faceted amethyst gemstone from my 'Buried Treasure' collection.
Peridot & Lab Grown Ruby Golden steel Ring. This g Peridot & Lab Grown Ruby Golden steel Ring. This gorgeous ring shank is created out of steel with 22k gold fused into the metal. I complemented the gold with a lime green faceted peridot gem (5MM) and a deep pink Ruby lab grown gem. (5MM)
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'With Love' Petrified Palmwood and rutilated quart 'With Love' Petrified Palmwood and rutilated quartz pendant. This heart shaped gem is Petrified Palmwood Root from Indonesia. It is  is derived from the (petrified) root system of the palm tree. It is complemented with a 10mm rutilited quartz gem.Check out the back, too. I carved it with a tiny heart. the neckwire is 50 strands of stainless steel. 18" long with a 2" extender.
'With Love' Dendritic Opal heart Pendant. Dendriti 'With Love' Dendritic Opal heart Pendant. Dendritic Opal features the luminous qualities of opal combined with black inclusions creating branch-like patterns. The term dendrites refers to tree-like markings on the gem. each is unique. I designed this in a Heart shape and fused silverdust and components to the base.
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Rose Quartz sterling Silver Pendant.This gorgeous Rose Quartz sterling Silver Pendant.This gorgeous pink stone is said to represent love and compassion.
Featured Selection. We The People Sterling Silver Featured Selection. We The People Sterling Silver Cuff bracelet This cuff is part of my PATRIOT collection. It features 'We the People' and USA Flags etched into the sterling silver. I antiqued (filled in brown) the etching to enhance the imprint. THEN I added a faceted 8MM red garnet gemstone.
Buried Treasure Collection Amethyst fine silver an Buried Treasure Collection Amethyst fine silver and Silver Bolo Tie. Deep rich purple amethyst adorns this bolo tie. https://shopalenesadornments.com/collections/bolo-ties
Featured Selection. 'We The People' Nevada turquoi Featured Selection. 'We The People' Nevada turquoise Sterling pendant Did you know? The Preamble begins with "We the People" and includes the following goals: Establish justice, Form a more perfect union, Ensure domestic tranquility, Provide for the common defense, Promote the general welfare, AND Secure the blessings of liberty
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What People are Saying

I like the uniqueness of Aleneโ€™s jewelry and the quality of her craftsmanship! Made with love!

Mary Slusser

I really enjoy wearing my ‘Alene’s Adornments’ spiral earrings. They’re exactly what I want and like in an earring: authentic materials, light weight and beautiful design. I look forward to adding the next item to my collection of Alene’s creations. I highly recommend shopping here if you want beautiful jewelry, along with great service!

Reba Linker

After I purchased my first piece of jewelry from Alene…I was hooked. Her craftsmanship, detail and creativity is above and beyond. I will always look to her for gift ideas, and of course, treasures for myself too. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Linda Mangun

Alene is extremely talented her pieces are not only amazing they are well made at a reasonable price. She also will create custom pieces for you. I have several of her original and custom made pieces and love them all๐Ÿ’ž You will not be disappointed!

Mary Jo Edel

Alene’s creations are not only beautiful, but truly unique. A rare find and appreciated for their one of a kind look and feel. Highly recommend!

Sarah Mckinney
I am so thrilled to own several pieces of this Artisansโ€™ creations!
Designs are wonderful and jewelry is well made.
Naomi Flink

Alene has a gift for creating the perfect, unique piece of jewelry. Her ability to combine copper and sterling creates pieces of jewelry that are second to none. Alene then adds pops of color to create a piece that will call your name. Always eagerly await her new designs to see what new amazing piece will call my name.

Robin Meador

I was introduced to Alene’s Adornments through a customer from work (grocery industry). I loved the unique pieces that Alene creates. I purchased a ring and received it gift wrapped and very quickly. The ring is one of my favorites and I receive nice comments when I wear it.

Lynn

I still have the first pair of earrings I bought from Alene and wear them frequently.ย  I couldย  almost open my own store with all the cuffs, earrings, and necklaces I own of Aleneโ€™s.ย  I admire and respect her talent.ย  It has beenย  wonderful to watch her jewelry progress over almost 20 years.ย  What a pleasureย  to wear her talent.ย  Always compliments!!

Peg Doerfler

I have bought several sets of earrings designed and made by Alene over the past few years. I am happy with the design and quality of all. Get many compliments when I wear them. also, once ordered the merchandise arrives on time.ย  Would highly recommend purchasing one of her designs.ย  Rating โ€œ5โ€.

Joan Alexander

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Petrified Palmwood Root Gems: History Beneath the Polish

A polished petrified palmwood gem can look like a tiny fossil garden, filled with dots, circles, and branching lines. Yet it isn’t a gemstone crystal like ruby or diamond. It is ancient plant material whose original structure survived mineral replacement. For jewelry lovers and fossil collectors, petrified palmwood root offers two stories at once: the […]

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