Plata Aurum: Our Unique Gold and Silver Alloy
"Plata Aurum" our unique silver alloy.
"Plata Aurum" : A Unique Silver Alloy
Kate Alexandra Jewelry's Signature and Propriety Alloy Blend
Kate Alexandra Jewelry is produced in a state-of-the-art facility with only the finest metals and stones. Many pieces in the collection are offered in Kate Alexandra's signature alloy, Plata Aurum.
We came up with the name Plata Aurum, because "Plata" is the word for "Silver" in Spanish, and and "Aurum" is the Latin word for Gold.
"Splash" Bracelet crafted in Plata Aurum Metal and Brilliant Cut Round Diamonds
"Plata Aurum" is Kate Alexandra Jewelry's signature blend comprised of three metals: gold, platinum, and sterling silver. This unique combination provides a strong, bright white metal that is highly tarnish resistant, and does not change color. This unique silver alloy is a superior alternative to sterling silver for these distinguishing qualities. It is comparable to gold and platinum in strength, color, and durability and yet is much more economical than these materials.
All of our silver pieces are made with Plata Aurum - click here to shop our store! xx KAJ
Kate Alexandra Jewelry Pieces crafted in Plata Aurum Silver Alloy Metal
Prrrobably Our #1 Favorite Gemstone & Jewelry Instagram Account: @Diamondoodles
One of our favorite instagram accounts to follow: @diamondoodles!
We not only love the beautiful gemstone sketches from @DiamondDoodles Instagram, but also the cleverness and wit behind the artwork. Hannah Becker is the cheeky lady behind the genius creations - Follow her for a truly unique and inspiring instagram page! Check out some of our favorites of her work below...
Expected Jewelry Sales on the Rise with the Big Win #LoveWins
Jewelry stocks rise after legalization of same-sex marriage!
Jewelry Stocks Rise after Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
On June 26th, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Many were accurate in predicting the rise of jewelry company stocks - Blue Nile, Signet, and Tiffany & Co. all received stock rises up to about 1 percent following the ruling.
The Associated Press predicted that in the upcoming months there will be a surge of same-sex marriage and jewelry buying. This new niche in the wedding industry is here to stay and fantastic for our industry!
PC: Vale Jewelry
Happy Birthday July! The Beautifully Captivating Ruby Red Gemstone
Rare Red Rubies
July babies are lucky to call Ruby their birthstone. Not only are rubies stunningly beautiful and captivating, but also they are the most valuable species in the corundum mineral family, (which also includes sapphires, another member of the species) and can command the highest per-carat price of all the colored gemstones.
Color has to be the most important factor in determining the quality of a ruby gemstone. The finest rubies have a vibrant red to purplish color. Take a look at the color of our La Tortuga Cocktail Rings or Makai Stackables encrusted with ruby gemstones to see the amazing color it reflects. This is the most sought after ruby color, a vivid reddish-purple and is very important to the value of the stone!
Ruby is one of four precious gemstones (others include diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires) and known for rarity, monetary value and hardness. The name ruby comes from rubeus which means “red”. In its purest state, the mineral corundum is colorless. Chromium is the element responsible for ruby’s rich red color.
Ruby has been revered in many cultures throughout history and represents passion, protection and prosperity. Corundum (ruby, sapphire) is the second hardest gemstone after diamond, which makes it very durable for daily wear. Kate Alexandra Jewelry has a variety of beautiful sapphire and ruby gemstone jewelry, perfect for any July birthday gift.
$6 Million Van Cleef & Arpels Counterfeit Jewelry seized at Miami Customs
$6 Million Van Cleef and Arpels Butterflies
Image via vancleefarpels.com
The U.S. Customs and border protection (CPB) announced in last month that when pieces of counterfeit jewelry arrived at Miami International Airport from Hong Kong with a value of an estimated $6 million, a Miami customs stop seized all pieces. Of the 720 pieces that arrived, they found that the pieces were bearing Van Cleef & Arpels copyrighted designs. This was one of the largest seizures in the watch and jewelry category by value, which overtook the number one category, handbags and wallets. China is the leading source of producers of counterfeit luxury goods, followed by Hong Kong. This news followed soon after the announcement that the US and China agreed to improve efforts to fight against counterfeits coming into the country.
Makai Collection
Our Makai collection meaning "Towards the sea"
makai
[muh-kahy] adverb, Hawaii. 1.toward or by the sea; seaward.
Origin of makai: Hawaiian, equivalent to ma directional particle + kai ocean
"Makai", as defined above, is a directional term in Hawai'i meaning "toward the sea", or "seaward." The Kate Alexandra Makai Collection embodies everything about our love for the Ocean. From our La Tortuga turtle shell cocktail rings, to the dainty Coastal Current wavy bar necklace and mini wavy bar earrings, to our White Cap and Channel stackable rings, each piece embodies a component of some of our favorite things about the "makai" side.
Happy Birthday June!
Happy birthday June! All about the June birthstones.
June is a month that counts three (3) gemstones as birthstones: Alexandrite, Moonstone, and one of our favorites: Pearls. These smooth and lustrous fine jewelry staples are not only beautiful, but also are known to have calming effects on the human body, and promote centeredness and purity. Pearls are unlike other gems in that they are created deep beneath the ocean, inside a living mollusk. Their iridescent, subtle color make for a uniquely beautiful piece of jewelry. Gifts of Pearls are most appropriate for June Birthday's, and third and thirtieth anniversaries.
