SPOTLIGHT ON
This summer I have the greatest opportunity to work with one of the best up and coming jewelry designers in all of New York, Alzerina Gomes. Her jewelry is so elegant and beautiful and individually designed for each client, which she does by drawing inspiration from their own personal style and sensibilities.
Alzerina was born in the islands of Cabo Verde to a well-known clothing designer, Josepha Gomes. Alzerina was very much influenced by the land, the people, the fashion, and the strong women in her life. At the young age of 14 she was able to create her first clothing collection, under the guidance of her mother. At the age 14, Alzerina was designing clothes for some of the most prominent artists, musicians, and actors who resided in the Cape Verdean Islands.
At the age of 20, Alzerina moved to Paris France where she began her modeling career. Among the time she was in France she was able to work with Rosemarie Le Gallais, Creative Director of Daniel Swarovski Paris at the time. At the age of 28 she moved to New York and currently resides in Manhattan. Since the 90's she has been splitting her time between France, Cape Verde, and New York. Although known for her jewelry, Alzerina also has a very couture bejeweled line of lingerie and bathing suits. I warn you, they are made for the woman that wants to stand out and is fashionably bold. Some of the pieces are made with thin chains embedded with colorful Swarovski crystals. Samantha Cole, singer and Playboy “Babe of the Month” model, ranks among her stars that wear her pieces.
Alzerina believes that each woman is unique and that their jewelry should be the same. All her pieces reflect modern aesthetics with traditional elegance. She has 6 collections that all offer something different. Her favorite collection in 2011 is the Couture collection. If I had to describe that collection in one word, the word would be sexy. The most popular collection though would have to be The City. The City is glam, and gives off a very old school Hollywood look. Many of the pieces in The City collection can be wore multiple ways as well, and that is an attractive element for the consumer. If I had to describe her other collections in one word I would have to say Signature is elegant, Bridal is regal, Alzi is refreshing, and Ready to Wear is classic
Alzerina has gained a huge following in the past few years. Some of her jewelry has been seen and purchased by Tracy Bergman on the set of “The Young and the Restless”, Carol Siva of Chanel 12 News, actress Kathryn Winnick of ‘Bones’, and Rosanna Scotto of Channel 5 News. Alzerina also has recently started designing an exclusive collection for Phoebe Cates for her boutique, Blue Tree, on Madison Avenue.
Alzerina's jewelry can be purchased online at alzerina.com and/or at the following New York boutiques: Plaza Beauty at The Plaza Hotel, Warren Tricomi Salon, Blue Tree, Gytha and House of Savoia
Take a look at some of her beautiful pieces of work from her collections.
Alzerina Gomes
Alzerina's jewelry can be purchased online at alzerina.com and/or at the following New York boutiques: Plaza Beauty at The Plaza Hotel, Warren Tricomi Salon, Blue Tree, Gytha and House of Savoia.
If you are interested in featuring Alzerina in a magazine, tv show, movie, article, and etc please email info@alzerina.com
