Ali.O Designs

Where or Where is Ali.O?

2011-01-28T16:30:00.000-08:00

Its been a long time since I have last posted and figure I owe an explanation. I took a new job 2 1/2 years ago....a very important one of MOM. Since then I have seen my time to work on jewelry dwindle yet I have enjoyed the first smiles, first steps, first words, and now enjoy my days at the beck and call of a very sassy yet very sweet toddler!!! I work on jewelry when I can, when I need a creative outlet, and when I feel like I need to do some thing for ME (and all of you!).

This new lifestyle along with the addition of two miniature donkeys (Bottega and Veneta), two miniature horses (Coco and Chanel) which we acquired for our daughter's 2nd birthday has drastically changed the amount of time I have to work on jewelry. Not all at a bad time either as I have seen many of my favorite boutiques (who I both sold to and shopped at) close due to the economy. I get stressed at times feeling like I need to be producing and selling more then I realize I am enjoying the most important job in the world in raising my daughter.

With this new life change, I will also be changing my work and business. I plan to offer more one of a kind or limited pieces rather than production pieces, we are working on a new website now which will allow me to post pieces as they are finished, and my work will be offered at fewer stores. So, stick with me and check back often to see where Ali.O goes from here......

xo,
Ali
ps. Two pieces that will be posted soon but will not for sale: a custom piece to be worn at the Grammys and a piece for the LIED table inspiration auction!!!!

New Pieces

2010-07-28T13:30:00.001-07:00

Large rutilated quartz stone with chocolate diamonds on the corners-set on a sterling silver square band
I have had this one in my collection for a while. Sterling silver 'burnt' ring with diamonds. I can customize this piece by using different stones (black diamond, tourmaline, etc).

I have also had this 'linx' bracelet in my collection for a while. I am not doing much vermeil or plating any more but have this one in stock. A very heavy, substantial bracelet!

A new stone I picked up in Germany. Green Garnet drusy on an asymmetrical chain necklace

Cool new stone, drusy with 24kt gold fused to the top!

This is a custom piece I just delivered-a 'Mother's Ring'. Sterling Silver bump ring with 8 birthstones.

Another new stone, this one drusy with fine silver fused to the top! Set on the burnt band in sterling silver.

A little different view

Agate earrings.

Sterling silver chain and wire earrings. They have a lot of movement when being worn-like chain fringe!

Asymmetrical earrings with tourmaline slices and beryl (yellow) set in sterling silver

Detail photograph

Red and green tourmaline set in 14kt gold on sterling silver bands!

A few pieces for the Christmas season!

2009-11-18T17:52:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pieces I have finished. They will be at Graham Gallery and then at De'Lure' in Omaha for a trunk show on December 17th! If you don't live near either location, feel free to email me at ali@ali-o.com with any inquiries. Above ring is sterling silver and pink tourmaline
Watermelon tourmaline and green tourmaline set in sterling silver 'sliver' ring

Side view of above

Black tourmaline and tourmilated quartz bracelet

Tourmilated quartz pendant with cognac diamond

Chunky funky bracelet in sterling silver, aqua, moonstone, and sugalite

BIG ring in sterling silver and aquamarine

Side view of above

Sterling Silver and beryl earrings

Quartz drusy ring with black diamonds

front view

Purple quartz drusy ring with quartz crystal stones

Custom Pieces

2009-11-18T17:23:00.001-08:00

We took the settings from a customer's ring and placed them on this band
This may be one of my all time favorite stones, it is quartz with titanium rutiles. It is amazing how the rutiles sparkle!

Size view, the setting was built just for the stone

New Resin Line of Ali.O Jewelry!!!

2009-09-11T10:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a sampling of the pieces that I have done with resin over sterling. The possibilities are endless email me with any questions or orders ali@ali-o.com Above is a black resin over sterling silver 'burnt' cuff
Pink Resin over Sterling Silver square ring with Turquoise Stone

Above and below are all pendants of different shapes and sizes. All colored resin over sterling. Prices Range from $50-$125

N for Nebraska with a red football behind, these are two separate pieces

The N alone, also can be done in red

I do not care for hearts but all of my friends do, so this is for my 'loving' friends! :-)

Back of crown

Front with Pink Topaz stone

In honor of the Cattlemen's Ball 2009-We Gave Cancer the Boot!!!

This piece has color on both sides (black and turquoise) with sterling sheet in between

Flip side of the horseshoe

Still working with Sterling and Gemstones

2009-09-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

Sterling and Pink Tourmaline 'slice' ring
Sterling ring with unique cut quartz stone. Stone is cut similar to a top with a point on the top!

Side view

Top view

Sterling 'bump' ring with pink tourmaline and blue topaz

Sterling 'bump' ring with peridot

Custom Silhouettes!

2009-09-11T10:14:00.000-07:00

I have been working with some resin over sterling and I love the results! Here are some silhouettes of loved ones: above is my horse, Ranger, who is now in the green pasture in the sky, below is my 1 year old daughter, bottom is my husband. I can do any color and size. Prices range from $125-$200 on the custom pieces. Email me at ali@ali-o.com for details if you are interested in a silhouette of your loved one!

New custom designs

2009-09-11T09:52:00.000-07:00

A couple more custom pieces. Above is a sterling silver 'bump' ring with a 'hurricane' cut ametrine
This is a natural blue drusy turtle set with clear quartz!

Custom Jewelry

2009-08-31T17:55:00.000-07:00

Since I havent been able to update the photos on the website, I thought I would update the blog with new work as it is produced. Here is a custom brand necklace
Custom brand bracelet

Another custom brand bracelet

Green Tourmalated Quartz custom ring

SS and CZ custom ring

Cattlemen's Ball

2009-06-01T10:55:00.000-07:00

I have been missing from the blog and haven't updated my website for a very good reason. I am involved with the Cattlemen's Ball this year and while I am happy to volunteer my time, it takes ALL of my spare time! The Cattlemen's Ball is a great cause, with 90% of the proceeds going to UNMC/Eppley for cancer research and 10% staying local for health care. I am doing this in honor of my father who lost his battle to AML (leukemia) four years ago.

It is not too late to purchase tickets! Go to www.cattlemensball.com for more information. I am the chairperson for the art and style shows and am so excited about both! We have some amazing artists coming to show their work and the designers featured in the style show are full of talent!

Below are a few pieces of jewelry I had time to make for the style show.

Cattlemen's Ball

2009-06-01T10:47:00.001-07:00

Cowboy boot pendant and necklace for the Cattlemen's Ball! The theme of the Ball this year is 'Give Cancer the Boot'! Necklace is tourmaline, beryl, citrine and sterling.

Detail of the boot, stones include paraiba tourmaline, pink and green tourmaline, watermelon tourmaline, beryl, and citrine

Another shot of the boot!

Quartz necklace with sterling and druzy cross

Rose quartz necklace with sterling and druzy cross

Hammered quartz and turquoise

Black onyx and sugilite cross necklace

Turquoise and kunzite necklace

Graham Gallery Show is up!!!

2008-11-03T10:05:00.001-08:00

The opening reception for my show at Graham Gallery was Saturday night. Kingzlee came to support her Mommy!
We had live models wearing the higher end pieces. Behind each model on the wall is a canvas sketch of the piece. The canvas pieces are for sale as well. The show is up until November 15th so if you missed the opening, be sure to stop by the gallery and check out the show (the live models have been replaced by dress forms).

Models before the reception started.

Ali.O at Graham Gallery

2008-10-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

I am having my own exhibit at Graham Gallery November 1-15. The opening reception is this Saturday, November 1st from 5-7 pm. We will have live models, food, and drink-join us if you can!!! If not, stop down and see the show before the 15th. The show will be all new work and mostly one of a kind. I have also painted sketches of some of the pieces on canvas, those paintings will be for sale as well!

Graham Gallery 'Self Portrait' Show

2008-08-15T16:38:00.000-07:00

Above is the canvas I painted for the 'Self Portrait' Show at Graham Gallery. I used quartz and pearls in the necklace and earrings and have a CZ in the middle of the cross on the 'belly'. Ode to Baby O!!!! The reception for the self portrait show is August 23rd, it is a great show with some really great submissions. For more information, check out www.graham-gallery.com

Self Portrait

2008-08-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

Ok, with this new blog that we have set up, I will be better at updating because it is easy breezy! So, check back often!!!

Graham Gallery, owned by the amazing Angela Graham is having her 3rd annual juried competition. I have not had the time or energy the last two years to be a part of it but am excited to have just finished a piece for this years show. You can learn more about the show at http://www.graham-gallery.com/

The title this year is 'self portraits' so my piece includes a large belly since we are expecting our first baby in 4 weeks!!! After the show goes up, i will post pics.

2008-07-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of one of the engagement rings that I did this spring. you can click on the photo for a better view.

Ali-O creating Custom Engagement Rings

2008-05-09T01:36:00.000-07:00

So, it has been brought to my attention that I have not updated for some time!!! So, once again, I am going to try to update on a more regular basis. I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth and I haven’t just been sitting around eating bon bons the last year, it has been wild!

Instead of going all of the way, back, I will start with a couple months ago. I have started doing custom engagement rings for customers!!! It has been a lot of fun and the best part is being involved in such a very special time in the couple’s lives!!!

I will try to post a photo soon!!!