Jewelry Design Inspired by Nature PAPILIO BROOCH Extending far into pre-history, art has always reflected nature. Flora and fauna inspire creatives of every discipline, from musicians and poets to architects and sculptors. As surely today as in the caves of Lascaux, the plants and animals that surround us influence our creative works. Jewelry Design Inspired [...]
2018 Laguna Beach Holiday Party Saturday, December 1st & Sunday, December 2nd from 3-6 PM Past Event: Thank you to all of those who attended the 2018 Laguna Beach Holiday Party. Enjoy holiday cocktails & hors d'oeuvres while shopping for the perfect gift! Adam's newest one-of-a-kind Couture pieces will be on display. We hope to see you there. [...]
ETHIOPIAN OPAL OCELLIUS RING For their lively light-play and rainbow colors, opals are unlike any other gemstone. One of four so-called phenomenal gemstones, opals exhibit a unique light interaction called opalescence, created by perfectly ordered spheres of silica, which diffract light with a magical flourish. The gem has strong ties to the continent of Australia. Throughout the 20th century, upwards [...]
Adam Introduces His Newest Couture Collection In his own words, designer Adam Neeley describes the inspiration for his newest collection of Couture Jewelry: As an artist, it's my quest to find and create harmonious balance. I perpetually challenge myself to create a precise combination of gemstone to metal and form to function. In both my symmetrical and asymmetrical work I strive for [...]
THE STORY OF PARAIBA TOURMALINE Rare paraiba tourmaline has captivated gemstone lovers from around the world and commanded a higher price by weight than diamonds. The tale of this gemstone’s discovery only enhances its mystique. In the early 1980s the Mina da Batalha, a dilapidated old pegmatite mine in the Brazilian state of Paraíba, held no special promise to anyone [...]
