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In this gift guide you’ll find you some of the best suited choices for Mom this year from the Emily Alice collection. Say you love her with something unique, that will remind her of you all year round.
Choose 2 or more pieces from anywhere in the shop and I’ll upgrade your shipping to Fedex International Express (2-3 days* shipping) at no extra charge.
Oxytocin is the bond in all our relationships, it’s especially strong between a mother and her children. Oxytocin is the hormone that creates that first bond between new born babies and mothers, too! So it’s perfect for a mom of any age.
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See the rest of the oxytocin collection here….
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Serotonin is that real feel good hormone. It makes us happy and keeps us calm. Want your mom to have a relaxing day? Choose a piece from the Serotonin collection, it will bring smiles all year.
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See the entire serotonin 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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All designers have a person that they want to buy from, for me it’s Selda Okutan. When I see her pieces I always say to myself, ‘I’m going to own that one day’.
This one,
Or maybe this one,
Or maybe something else… either way. I have a lot of designer love for this jeweller.
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.
There is still time!
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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.
Result
The sculpted copper coin really captured the essence of this couple, I’m told the husband carries it with him in his pocket daily! It seems that both sides of the coin are positive for them and they make the most of what they have or choose or is fated to them!
Gold plated molecular jewellery is coming very soon to Emily Alice!
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Emily Alice will be donating 30% of the purchase price from all items in the Dopamine Collection to Parkinson’s charities throughout the month of April.
This will be the second year that Emily Alice Jewellery has been a champion for Parkinsons awareness and the funds that are raised will go to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) which is a leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, education and public advocacy. You can contact them for support, advice and more at the link above.
I’m donating again in support of my friend and customer Chantal. If you would like to support Parkinson’s another way you can donate to Team Sunlight and Parkinson’s UK. Chantal’s daughter, Jessica, is doing a shark dive on the 20th April and you can donate here.
Thank you for shopping and supporting Parkinson’s awareness month!
C8H11NO2
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
Emily Alice jewellery makes great gifts for your friends and family, why not order a piece of happiness delivered with free shipping (worldwide) in time for the holidays? Read on to find out more and then browse the shop to find the perfect piece for you or someone else!
I’m processing orders within one day – unless the item is clearly listed as made to order. You can get a free shipping code here and all orders come with free gift wrapping.
Delivery aim is 5 days to many locations including the US and Canada and Europe, 2 days within the UK.
Thank you! Please contact me if you need any advice.
Thailand Beaches:
Sunset – Koh Chang, Thailand
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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Cufflinks for a coffee lover!
These caffeine cufflinks were originally a commission from a Vice President at Nescafe. The cufflinks are handmade from sterling silver and represent the molecular structure of caffeine. They would make great gifts and were a hit when delivered to the VP’s team for christmas.
The oval shape is to reflect the coffee bean. Each different sized hole represents a different element of the structure C8H10N4O2.
Features:
? Sterling silver
? Round bar with hinge links for secure fit
? Handcrafted by Emily is 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:
*Delivery times vary depending on your location and do not include unexpected customs/seasonal delays.
Last night a big thunder and lightning storm blew out the power in my apartment, I attempted to take some pictures of the lightning and captured some of it. I love a good thunder storm, even if the power is out for hours!
I just love these rings from Wenhui Li, I could almost eat them. They are so colourful!
Hello my dear Chantal, welcome to your secret hidden post on my blog. It’s only for you!
Here is the video – 2 photos are at the beginning and I will post them below too. Sorry the video is not very good- like I said I only have my little webcam! Anyway, it’s the spinner ring I made with the idea I had:
Untitled from Emily Alice on Vimeo.
And these are the ideas that should have arrived with the second email:
Talk soon xxx
I was shown this magical film yesterday. I’ve watched it 3 times already. ‘Oh The Places You’ll Go’ at Burning Man. Based on the last Dr Seuss book on the ups and downs of life.
I love the new Timeline for facebook pages – it feels much more like a blog and is heavy on the images which is great for us artists and crafters. Here is a snapshot of my newly published page – I’ll tell you why I like it below.
I new tabs are much more easy to spot than having them hidden away on the side bar – the buttons are much bigger. Definitly a reason to customise them properly as I have done here.
You can now highlight content from your page and make it bigger or pin it to the top of the page. And at last – there is a function where fans can send you a private message which I think is wonderful.
I found this blog post helpful too Prep Your Business Page for Facebook Timeline: 5 Lessons Learned From Old Spice and Other Big Brands | Business 2 Community
All in all I like the new design – come and see how I filled out my timeline with events and features! http://www.facebook.com/EmilyAliceJewelry
Great idea here for organising your jewellery – use on old ice cube tray to keep your earrings in pairs and your necklaces from tangling together! If you want to display your jewels more then how about a cork board with pins in – you can hang your things up ready to grab and they look great.
This wonderful molecule is the bond in all your relationships. It has been described as hormonal superglue and influences us through touch.
When the buzz of a new relationship fades it is oxytocin that remains and keeps the bond which strengthens over time. Oxytocin is deeply involved in parent-child bonds, it is this hormone which stimulates the production of milk in a nursing mother and induces parenting behaviors.
It makes your skin more sensitive to touch and it spikes at orgasm, making couples (women especially) committed to each other. It bonds us to friends, children, lovers and family.
A simple hand-hold can produce that warm fuzzy feeling, or even petting your dog. What a nice molecule.
I love this very sweet description which illustrates this post well;
“I know one reason kissing was created. It makes you feel warm all over, and they didn’t always have electric heat or fireplaces or even stoves in their houses.”
Gina, age 8 (The Things Kids Said)
Take a look at some oxytocin inspired jewellery here! It’s as beautiful as the hormone itself and it has a special meaning.
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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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I love this artist’s work, it’s so simple but stunning. Because trees are natures art!
Serotonin Cufflinks are a great way to give or get a little happiness. These sterling silver cufflinks are perfect for a special occasion or just to make someone smile.
In the human body serotonin is the chemical best known for creating happiness and excitement. The design on the face of the serotonin cufflinks depicts the serotonin molecule and each different sized circle or dome represents the base elements of the hormone serotonin.
They would make a great gift with a beautiful meaning and are sure to be noticed when worn.
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.
? 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.
Part of the Emily Alice, Chain Reactions collection. All jewellery comes in a Emily Alice box with a tag describing the molecule.
Shipping costs:
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A journey into art and science. video and sound design by Candas Sisman
Commissioned by Plato Art Space (Plato collage of higher education)
Love Junkie Earrings are inspired by the molecule phenethylamine which is the hormone that I would describe as that ‘new love’ kind of feeling. You can read more about it here, and below see the earrings from my Chain Reactions Collection.
This dramatic photograph in Switzerland this month by James Forsyth.
I love this jewellery by Molly Epstein, she explores the relationship between medical science and art and comes up with some interesting results. Click the photo to see more of her work in this collection.
Serotonin Molecule Bracelet
Dopamine Bracelet
Dopamine Pendant
Fuck Cancer Necklace - Sterling Silver
by Charlotte Kevsn
Acetylcholine Charm Bracelet
