The Story of Orange Avocado Jewelry...

• Orange Avocado Jewelry Christmas Show: Inspired Art

  Published Nov 16 2016 in Events

  

  My Annual Christmas show is just two weeks away…and the emotions never seem to change.  “Excited, anxious and inspired” are just a few words to describe what I always seem to feel so close to each of my shows.  

  I’m excited to reveal my latest collections:  Sculpt and Luminous Collections.  The “Sculpt Collection” truly represents my heart and soul.   This collection is about abstract corners and lines against curves.  It's a study of shape, form and texture.  

  I’m anxious because I have so much to do before each show.  Sleepless nights, very early mornings is the norm for the next couple of weeks. My goal each year is to have a large collection of “One of a Kind” and limited edition pieces. The sculptural “Herkimer Diamond” pendant necklace will be just one of many unique  pieces I will have.   I have been hanging onto these roughly cut and luxurious herkimer diamonds for so many years, thinking of the most perfect way to feature them.  These gems are timeless.
  

  You see, it is the challenge of making something unique each and every time I open the door to my studio that fuels my desire to create everyday.  It is what keeps me young at heart and mind. 
  

  I look forward to sharing these pieces with you on Wednesday, November 30th at the Derrick Golf & Winter Club, Banff room, 10 am to 7 pm.  Please feel free to bring friends and family.

  See you soon

  xo Sandra

  
  

• Luminous Holiday Collection

  Published Nov 02 2016 in New Collections

  
  
  

  Luminous Holiday Collection

  A small collection of luxurious elevated jewelry pieces. This collection highlights the perfection of swarovski crystals and pave beads with the raw and quiet beauty of my silver and bronze individually metal worked pieces.  

  Find online at: http://www.orangeavocado.ca/collections/holiday-collection

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  #jewelsonebyone

  
  

• Kacey's Gift

  Published Oct 28 2016 in Custom Pieces

  

  One year ago, Kacey received a gift of a kidney transplant from her mom.  I received a call from her requesting a fine silver bracelet & charm celebrating the love and joy she had for her mom for doing this for her.  So I etched a tiny kidney shape on a simple fine silver circle charm for her.  Just a reassuring reminder to me that a mother's love is forever.

  And this is why I love what I do.  Thank you Kacey.  

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• Sculpt Collection: Jewels One by One

  Published Aug 04 2016 in New Collections

  

  

  Every. Day.  

  Every day I roll the silver in my hands.  Every day I sculpt the silver into curves, lines & bends.  It's an expression of my art.  Then first test pieces of silver for each collection are always the most exciting for me to see when I open my  kiln, when I burnish the surface taking away the crystallized layers, when I make it into a wearable piece of jewelry.  

  And these are the elements of my Sculpt Collection.  Classic fine silver in harmony with the deep grey tones of steel chain, labradorite and pyrite semi-precious stones.  So much thought has gone into this hand crafted and individually metal worked collection of abstract corners and lines against curves.  

  It's a study of shape, form and texture.

  Although I love this entire Sculpt Collection, I do have a few favourites. I am wearing them on rotation:  Abstract branches earrings, Four corner necklace & bracelet, Labradorite & Freeform silver nugget double wrap bracelet.  I've done this for now over ten years & each time I sculpt a piece of silver or bronze it is still exciting for me to see the piece evolve.  To create a new collection each time is an expression of that excitement & joy that I have for making something new each & every day.  

  Every day.

   So I now share with you my Sculpt Collection.  

  #jewelsonebyone

  #sculptcollection

  SCULPT Collection online: 

  http://www.orangeavocado.ca/collections/sculpt-collection

  
  

• Find Azer Kids Now #Makethecall

  Published May 12 2016 in Philanthropy Jewelry

  

  An unforgettable night with Alison Azer and Amanda Lindhout fundraiser for the  "Find Azer Kids Now" Organization at the Royal Alberta Museum. Alison's four Canadian children: Sharvahn, Rojevahn, Dersim & Meitan have been abducted by their father and now reside in Iran. Alison, spoke of her current journey of losing her children and living each day trying to find and retrieve them. She spoke with such articulation and determination of her journey and her goals. The love she shared for her children was tangible. Funds raised will help support her legal fees, travel and living expenses in order to raise awareness and eventually get her kids rightfully back to their home in Canada with her. All of the 4LOVE Bronze Heart and fine silver bracelets I made for the event were sold out with many on order now. A total of almost 150 have been sold!!

   

  SIGN THE PETITION #makethecall for Justin Trudeau to call the Iranian president to help retrieve her children: http://findazerkidsnow.com/makethecall/

   

  Consider DONATING DIRECTLY to the cause: https://fundrazr.com/2172j3?ref=ab_e55sD6

   

  Consider purchasing a 4 LOVE BRACELET where 40% of the proceeds will be donated to the cause: http://www.orangeavocado.ca/collections/philanthropy-jewelry/products/4-love-bronze-heart-fine-silver-bracelet

   

  Thank you again to the Edmonton Find Azer Kids Now organization for allowing me to be a part of this very important cause. It was an honour.