When introducing the Bespoke Section of this website I make mention that the pieces that are exhibited with in came to be as a result of being inspired by an external force. Recently working on the forthcoming Alchemy Book it struck me that this inspiration could in of itself be a topic for an Essay. So I was inspired to address inspiration!
Read MoreEver wonder why your White Gold does not look so white after awhile? Or why your stunning platinum engagement ring now looks dull? Or why your high end Silver bracelet that may or may not have come in a little blue box is now tarnishing? There is one simple explanation for all these phenomenas! Read on and you’ll find out why…
Read MoreAt first glance it would seem that there would not be that much to say about gold to warrant an entire essay, but to the contrary, there actually is a tremendous amount to be said. There is much to be said about finishes of the metal, dynamics of wearability, attributes of manufacture as well as comparison to other precious metals. I will hone in this essay on composition and color and discuss how they are relevant to the Alchemy Collection
Read MoreIt would appear that color is the foundational component within each Alchemy piece and then it’s relationship to shape, spacial relationship and materials is what is being expressed in each composition. In reality no single component is more significant than any other. Each component carries the same amount of importance in the overall composition.
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