The Story of Orange Avocado Jewelry...
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Orange Avocado Jewelry x Grocery Girls Jewelry Collab
Published Oct 15 2023 in
Over the years Erin & I have been lucky enough to meet so many customers and makers. Two of those makers are Jodi Brown & Tracie Millar from the Grocery Girls Knit Company! They have been long time customers (over 15 years!) of my jewelry and we recently connected over social media. One thing led to another and we came up with a beautiful jewelry and knitting collaboration of 6 beautiful pieces!
The OA x GG Jewelry Collection includes fine silver beaded bracelets adorned with handcrafted fine silver charms that have been hand stamped the word "knit". Choose between a sterling silver or 14K gold filled "yarn" pendant. Matching earrings & necklaces complete each of the jewelry sets.
Jodi & Tracie launched their "Grocery Girls" youtube podcast in 2016 and flourished. They are not only expert knitters but they are known for their generosity for sharing information on all things knitting related. Their joy of knitting is infectious; it got me back into knitting after a decade's long absence. Their unconditional love and support for all is genuine and we are lucky enough to be a part of that support.
So thank you Jodi & Tracie for including us in your Grocery Girls adventures! You can find them at: www.grocerygirlsknit.com.
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ERSA Collection: FW 2023
Published Sep 15 2023 in
The ERSA Collection is a collaboration between Erin & Sandra. It would only seem fitting that our collection would take on both of our names: ER (for Erin) and SA (for Sandra).
This collection reflects experimentation with how different metals can be formed into modern jewelry pieces. We worked with sheet metal to create the contemporary cylindrical forms, twisted wire for the delicate twist jewelry and heavy gauge wire for the bold and irregular oval forms. And as always theses pieces can be layered for a beautiful and modern layering of jewelry.
We continue to incorporate the use of 14K gold filled metals in these pieces. We love the contrast of the gold to sterling and fine silver. And we love the benefits of gold filled jewelry: tarnish free, doesn’t fade, lasts for many years and the affordable option to solid gold. Read about the benefits of Gold Filled Jewelry HERE.
Enjoy our jewelry experimentation with the ERSA Collection!
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Lani- "The sky and the heavens"
Published Mar 23 2023 in
Lani is the Hawaiian word for "sky" or also "the heavens". My collection is inspired by Hawaii, a piece of heaven on earth. Hawaii has always been a very special place to me since I was young, I always loved visiting my family there and exploring Oahu. Recently I traveled 3 of the islands and fell even more in love.
My mom, Sandra started this jewelry company over 17 years ago. On one of our family trips to Maui, Hawaii she was inspired by a town called Paia. On my recent trip I visited Paia without even realizing the inspiration it had on my mom. I too felt the magic of that town.
Thank you to everyone who supported me and inspired me to put out my first collection.
Discover the LANI COLLECTION.
Erin
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Ellipse Collection: Spring/Summer 2023
Published Mar 23 2023 in industrial, mixed metals, New Collection spring summer, New Collections
The Ellipse Collection is a set of jewelry that has an industrial edge to it. Sterling silver layered with gold filled freeform shapes & hammered textures. I have metal worked pieces with acute edges balanced with softer freeform circles.
I began my jewelry company 17 years ago after visiting the beautiful town of Paia in Maui. I was inspired by the jewelry I purchased in a little boutique. Years later it has come full circle with my daughter, Erin, joining the business full time and finding similar inspiraton. I am now mentoring Erin about jewelry making and running a business. I would have never thought that it would arrive at this, but it seems right. Welcome Erin to Orange Avocado Jewelry.
This journey has taken me full circle and I am excited for the future with Erin.
Discover the ELLIPSE COLLECTION.
xo sandra
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What's your metal?
Published Nov 04 2022 in benefits of gold, benefits of gold fill, permanent jewelry, precious metal info, Spark Forever Jewelry
There are so many different types of metals to choose from when creating jewelry. My metals of choice for my permanent bracelets are 14K Solid Gold, 14K gold filled and sterling silver. Here I will discuss the benefits of each to help you make the right choice when choosing the metal for your permanent bracelet.14K SOLID GOLD
14K Solid gold is the choice of many jewellers for its perfect balance of durability, affordability and appearance. It will not tarnish or discolour over time. It is an everlasting precious metal that can be worn at all times without effects on its quality. This metal can be worn while exercising, swimming or taking a shower. It will maintain its gold lustre for a lifetime.
14K GOLD FILLED METAL
14K GOLD FILL possesses the luxury of solid gold but without the cost. 14K gold filled jewelry is gold that is 100x times thicker than gold vermeil or gold plated jewelry. The gold is pressure bonded onto a base metal. It will not tarnish or wear off like gold vermeil or gold plated jewelry. Read about the benefits of gold filled jewelry HERE. It is ideal for people with allergies or sensitive skin as well. You can swim, shower, and exercise without having to take off your gold filled permanent bracelet.STERLING SILVER
STERLING SILVER chain is 92.5% silver with alloys that are added to it for durability. Although sterling silver can tarnish over time, it is common to stay free of tarnish if worn on the skin and continually touched by your skin. The oils from your body will act as a barrier to tarnish. It however depends on the body acidity of each individual which will determine the degree of tarnishing as a result. It is NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU SWIM IN CHLORINATED WATER (ie, swimming pools, water parks) as it will cause tarnishing. We will provide you with a small polish pad with your purchase of a sterling silver permanent bracelet in the case that your bracelet does tarnish under normal wear.