
These cufflinks were created as a custom piece, inspired by the MDMA molecule.
These cufflinks were created as a custom piece, inspired by the MDMA molecule.
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This piece was a special commission for a second wedding anniversary. Cotton is the symbol for the second year of marriage – its symbolic as cotton fibers are closely interwoven, much like two peoples lives in the second year of marriage.
This pendant is inspired by the cellulose molecular structure C6H10O5(n), this molecule is a repeating unit. Cotton is 90% cellulose so this was the perfect choice for this cotton themed gift. The sterling silver pendant represents a single cellulose unit. It’s a piece made to be treasured and loved.
These cufflinks were a very unique commission to be given to a post doctoral research associate at Liverpool University. Each link shows a representation of the compound CC3-R molecule.
The cufflinks are made from sterling silver with the molecule hand-cut into the face of the handmade links.
The cufflinks were commissioned by my customer (and long time friend), Gavin, for his brother Marc. They were given to celebrate Marc’s 30th birthday and also his publication in Nature Journal about the CC3-R molecule that he and his colleagues developed. See the online publication at Nature journal here.
Since this project involved such a unique molecule that is built by Marc, neither I or the gift giver, Gavin, had heard of it. We worked together to get the design right for the recipient and enlisted some help from someone who understood more about Marc’s work. (Thanks, Alex!)
I’m pleased to report that the links were a hit.
If you’d like to commission something unique to you, or as a gift, please contact me to talk about your ideas. You can also check out my portfolio to see other pieces that I’ve designed and made with customers in the past.
Red Wine Lovers! It’s almost here!
This is going to be the molecule for the gift giving season this year from Emily Alice Jewellery.
While my dopamine and serotonin collections are always popular, I’m already generating a lot of interest with people who have had an early peek at this new design.
If you are new to my molecule jewellery designs then read below to learn how the resveratrol jewellery relates to the molecule.
This collection will include pendants, earrings, rings, cufflinks, full necklaces and bracelets.
As with most of my collections, each item will be available in sterling silver and also rose gold and yellow gold vermeil. This new collection will also be produced using recycled silver for the molecule sculpture.
The collection will be open for pre-orders in August 2015. Sign up below to get the first chance to buy these. (and perhaps a promotion!)
The diagram below is a simple description of how the jewellery represents the red wine molecule. Molecules are made up of different elements. This molecule is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The spheres on the sculpted jewellery each represent an atom of one of the 3 elements. Still want to know more? Read ‘About the Designs’.
Prices will start from £85 and pieces will ship internationally.
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A custom order for an ethanol molecule ring. A gift to a chemistry student. C2H6O. Sterling silver. 2013.
Contact me about commissioning something similar or exploring your own ideas.
This chunky and heavy cuff was a custom design with the oxytocin molecule. It was a Mother’s Day gift for a lady who wanted something more chunky and made from argentium.
Argentium is a sterling silver alloy that is less likely to tarnish and is usually 935 silver (sterling is 925).
This handmade oxytocin bracelet was designed to be a cuff that would stand out and look beautiful and bold. The design on the front of the bracelet is a representation of the oxytocin molecule, with the different holes showing each element of the molecule.
The oxytocin bracelet made a wonderful gift for a mother – the hormone is the bonding chemical and is especially present with parental bonds. For new mother’s it’s the hormone that creates attachment and (among many other things) enables mother’s to produce milk.
Here are some images taken in my studio during the making of the oxytocin bracelet:
See the full range of oxytocin jewellery in my shop here: (If you want to create a custom piece like the cuff above then scroll down to contact me)
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May 2015 – I’m thrilled to have my Serotonin Earrings featured in the latest edition of Origin Magazine. Here’s me with my copy (and my pair of earrings!).
Origin Magazine is a wonderful and inspiring magazine ‘The Conscious Culture Magazine’ which focuses on yoga, art, humanitarianism and lifestyle. You can find online issues here.
I’m so glad that Maranda fell in love with my earrings and chose them for her Editor’s Picks section.
”Earrings inspired by serotonin molecules – how cool is that? They’re made of precious metal and are a unique reminder to be happy and calm.”
Huge thanks to all at Origin Mag, I loved this issue!
Whenever I have friends or family visit, they always want to have a peek in my studio, sometimes I forget how magical it can be to share what happens behind the scenes. I love my work, but I still forget how interesting it can be for someone who is not a silversmith to see some of the processes. I’ve collected a couple of images to share with you guys as a small insight into what happens at my workbench. I hope you enjoy seeing them! If you do let me know and I’ll keep collecting more for an occasional peek!
Here I am using my pendant motor to polish right into the seams and nooks of this silver dopamine molecule.
Here I’m just about to solder the ear wire to the molecule. I’m using my ‘third hand’ tweezers to hold the earring.
And here is a batch of earrings that I just finished soldering, I even make all the ear wires from scratch and then make sure each loop is soldered to the molecule to be really secure.
And the final polished earrings, this pair are on their way to Canada right now!
I hope you enjoyed your virtual trip to my workshop!
Feeling lucky? I’m giving away a molecule pendant or a charm bracelet to one of you soon! The winner will be able to choose which pendant or bracelet they prefer. Maybe you’d like a classic molecule pendant that represents serotonin (inspired by happiness) or dopamine (for desire and passion)? Or maybe on of the newer caffeine molecule pieces suits your style?
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Just wanted to share my new molecule description cards with you. They just arrived at Emily Alice HQ and I’m thrilled with them! They are even printed on Eco-friendly card, so I couldn’t be happier.
I’ll be sending these out with each piece of jewelry from now on!
Serotonin represents happiness and relaxation. It’s commonly known as a ‘feel good’ hormone. The Serotonin Collection is designed to bring smiles and remind her of good times.
You’ll get a perfectly created gift delivered to you (or directly to her). Carefully boxed and tied up with ribbon, she will love it.
Choose something from the Serotonin Collection now or feel free to contact me if you want to commission a bespoke piece.
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This lovely commission left my studio this summer. Designed for a couple of postdoctoral researchers, they wanted a ring each that would also fit together to represent the avidin – biotin interaction.
To give you a simple overview, Avidin is a protein and Biotin is a vitamin. The Avidin is represented by the central cross on the rings (shown in green) when they are placed together.
Avidin can bind up to four Biotin molecules. These molecules are represented by the ring shanks which curve around and join into the valleys of the cross. The ‘S’ and ‘N’ are the initials of the couple.
The shape of the ring shank represents the backbone of the biotin conjugate.
These wonderful pictures were taken by my customer after the avidin and biotin rings arrived and she kindly let me use them here!
As you probably already know, they oxytocin molecule is not for the faint-hearted. We know that it plays a big part in bonding us to the people we love, but did you know that the structure of the molecule is also pretty complicated?
It’s the most detailed molecule in my jewelry collection so when a customer asked me to make a ring in this molecule, I knew I was facing a challenge. And a challenge I was looking forward to! (I’ve made interactive atom cufflinks and spinning rings. I can do this!)
In the end we decided to make a wide band with the design of the oxytocin molecule cut into it. The back of the band was shaped to be narrower for comfort.
It makes a great piece for someone who is not afraid of large rings!
Are you looking for your own oxytocin ring? These are not yet a permanent feature in my shop, but contact me below if you would like to find out more and order one, or design a different style oxytocin ring that is right for you.
You can also take a look at the oxytocin collection in my shop for other items of jewelry. Enjoy!
It’s all about trust, bonding and love. Made for someone very dear to you.
See the full Oxytocin Collection
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As my readers and customers will know, I’m not a scientist by trade. I’m a jeweller. But science still fascinates me and I love to create commissions like this one.
My customer wanted a special ring to give as a gift to her other half and asked me if I could somehow make a ring inspired by iron. It was to be a gift for a chemistry teacher named Felecia, who goes by ‘Fe’ for short. What a great idea for a chemist! Combine her name with an element.
I sent a few designs and we worked together to finalise it.
The front of this ring shows the atomic structure of iron. Each of the 26 holes show the electrons and the engraved circles show the orbital rings. The dot in the center represents the nucleus.
There is an engraving on the inside of the band reading ‘that one’s all mine’.
This ring was fun to make because it set me a bit of a challenge. Along with the usual cutting, drilling and soldering, I wanted to engrave the circles by hand, but in my mind they had to be perfect. After all, this is a scientific diagram, for a scientist and (unlike some of my other work) not really open to abstract ideas! After a few trial runs I was happy that I was going to be able to make them as I envisaged.
”My experience was wonderful. Emily really worked to create my vision. She stuck in there as I changed my mind on the little details, and the ring was flawlessly executed, and looked and fit perfect. Fe loves it and hasn’t taken it off since Christmas. All her colleagues find it to be a perfect fit for her. I will definitely be commissioning another piece.” L.Sullivan
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There are billions of molecules! But only one was right for the launch of the Lexus IS in 2013.
I was very proud to be approached by the team that runs the PR for Lexus and asked to make a batch of cufflinks that could be used in their press kits for a special launch.
The PR team was using the adrenaline theme to compliment the personality of the car ‘fashionable, bold and exciting’ and my cufflinks were a perfect match. They designed the spherical pod to encase the cufflinks to echo the shape of the elements in the molecule.
Each pair of cufflinks were carefully handmade in my studio from sterling silver and given a blackened finish. Many hours of work went into making each pair perfect!
The PR kits were sent to journalists across the US and my wonderful contact kept me updated on the feedback they were getting. The cufflinks were a huge hit and there was some great feedback from journalists at Cigar Aficionado, GQ and The Robb Report to name a few.
The cufflinks were so well loved that I even had an order for an additional few pairs of cufflinks to be presented to the (V)VIPs at Lexus/Toyota! I was so thrilled that my adrenaline cufflinks were such a good match – as were the PR team.
K.Alford – Account Supervisor. (See this recommendation on my LinkedIn profile and connect with me)
If you want to see more – check out my project with a VIP at Nescafe.
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A New Design
Coming very soon, a new design of the oxytocin pendant, and brand new to the collection – earrings and bracelet in the same style!
The previous pendant was a huge hit and I just know that you are going to love this collection even more. Only the best for such an
important molecule in our lives. If you want to learn more about oxytocin then take a look at this post.
But right now here is a sneak peek for you. The new style is made up of solid silver spheres – much like my very popular dopamine range. Ok, enough words from me. Feast your eyes on the pendant and earrings here….
Update:
See the current oxytocin collection here, now available in sterling silver and rose gold finish!
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“The pendant was a huge hit with the recipient and others… Thanks again for doing such a great job!’ William E. Armstrong, Ph.D.”
Customer’s Requirements
My customer was looking for a very specific piece of jewelry. As the head of a department he was looking for a special piece to give as a retirement gift to recognize the great achievements of a person who had dedicated her working life to researching vasopressin. He wanted a pendant in the shape of the vasopressin molecule in the style of my oxytocin molecule pendant he had found.
Designs
The vasopressin molecule is quite complex compared to some of my other designs and my first step was to take the shape of the molecule and work out a shape I could work with – and was a true representation of the molecule.
I started by looking at the chemical structure for vasopressin – C46H45N13O12S2 (phew – big task ahead!)
Then I got some images like these – because I’m a visual person at the end of the day. I use the numbers above to check everything is looking right at the end.
To start the design I worked on the computer to combine the two images above – I wanted to chow each atom as a sphere but not to be so dense as the 3D image above.
After many hours of checking and creating I ended up with this –
After some discussion with my customer – we decided that an engraving was going to really make the piece special. So I suggested we place the molecule on top of an oval shaped back – giving plenty of space to engrave a message at the back.
The customer also decided that a black outline of the molecule would really make it stand out – and I totally agreed!
Results
Here are some images of the pendant in the making and the final piece.
Customer’s Requirements
My client approached me wanting a commemorative coin for a 5 year wedding anniversary. She explained to me that her husband and herself would often make big life decisions based on a coin flip and she wanted to make a special coin to suit them.
Design
After some discussion we decided on the design for the ‘heads and tails’. Their custom coin would have an elephant on one
side for the strong and sure path. he reverse would show an adrenaline molecule to indicate the more risky choice. She chose to have to words ‘Embrace the chaos’ engraved on this side too.
This project was a private commission from a VIP at Nescafe. My client wanted to give some caffeine jewellery to his team as a Christmas gift and asked me if I could design some pieces for him.
At the time I didn’t have any caffeine inspired jewellery in my collection and was excited to create something new for him.
After sending over a few designs it was decided that I would make cufflinks for the men and pendants that doubled up as brooches for the women.
Both designs used the caffeine molecule with an oval shape. The oval was to represent the coffee bean.
We worked together to write a description to be featured on the packaging and each piece also had a personlised engraving on the back.
The gifts were very well recieved by the team and it was a wonderful to fabricate each meaningful piece.
If you want to see more – check out my project with a the PR team at Lexus.
This oxytocin pendant was commissioned as a Valentine’s Day gift. Oxytocin is hormonal superglue and is the bond in all out relationships. Read more about it here!
If you are interested in something similar or commissioning your own piece please contact me.
A Little Word Play
Red herrings: I quite like words, I like word play even more.
This is a re-visitation of an old project – in fact it was the project I set myself for my final year at university.
The source of my inspiration is the dictionary. I have been through my copy with a fine toothed comb and collected all the words I can find with the word ‘ring’ in it somewhere. Firing, remebering, enduring and hard-of-hearing are a few examples. I’m working on fabricating a range of words into rings to be worn. Check back for updates and to see how I have interpenetrated the words I choose.
Here are some that I have already created;
Tiring Remembering Heartstrings Hard-of-hearing Enduring Firing Entering/Injuring
Customer’s Requirements
My customer had recently lost a family member and contacted me to make a memorial necklace with a piece removed so she could bury it with her loved one. She had lost one of her cousins leaving 3 in her family so she asked for 3 pieces on the necklace and one separate piece of dopamine.
Designs
I suggested that we design the necklace with a physical space where the fourth piece would have been, a way to remember her family member.
It also turned out that the separate piece was to be cremated so I had to find a new material to work with as the silver would not burn and would be removed at the crematorium.
Result
After some experimenting I sculpted a dopamine piece from papier mache and painted it silver.
My client chose a design that had the outline of the fourth piece on the chain and would serve as a beautiful reminder for her.
You can see the result on the right, my client loved it: “it’s perfect”, and it was a beautiful project for me to work with her on.
This wonderful molecule is the bond in all your relationships. It has been described as hormonal superglue and influences us through touch.
It bonds us to friends, children, lovers and family. A simple hand-hold can produce that warm fuzzy feeling. What a nice molecule!
These cufflinks are handmade from sterling silver and the holes on the front depict the oxytocin molecule. The molecule is split across the two faces as it’s quite a large one!
Features:
? Sterling silver
? Round bar with hinge links for secure fit
? Handcrafted by Emily in her studio.
? Quality, branded packaging with a description of the molecule.
? Basic tracking provided with postage to protect against loss.
?I stand behind my product, if you are not satisfied contact me within 7 days for a refund. See my shop policies for more details.
Professionally hand crafted by Emily Alice. All Emily Alice jewellery comes in beautiful and quality boxes with a card to describe the molecule.
Shipping costs:
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An adrenaline molecule ring, with a beautiful custom engraving. The front shows the molecule adrenaline and the groom chose to have the ring in silver.
This ring was made as a wedding band for a groom and he was thrilled with his choice and the craftsmanship.
I’ve made a similar ring to this before, in the blackened silver style that you’ll see in my classic adrenaline collection. See below for pictures of the blackened adrenaline ring.
These Serotonin Earrings are each a representation of the molecule serotonin. Made from sterling silver and given a highly polished finish – these are sure to make a special and meaningful addition to any earring collection.
They represent happiness and a feeling of calm in a beautifully wearable way. Each earring is made up of different sizes circles which represent the base elements of the hormone serotonin. Wear them to make you smile or give them to a loved one as a wonderful sentiment!
Features:
? Sterling silver
? Handcrafted by Emily in her studio.
? Quality, branded packaging with a description of the molecule.
? I stand behind my product, if you are not satisfied contact me within 7 days for a refund or exchange. See my shop policies for more details.
Professionally handmade by Emily Alice from sterling silver, these make a wonderful and meaningful gift for yourself or someone else. All jewellery comes in quality boxes with a description of the inspiration.
Shipping costs:
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