Alexandra Mor
Ethically and responsibly sourced Colombian emeralds, diamonds, and tagua seed, the botanical alternative to ivory, are the hallmarks of Alexandra Mor’s new haute-couture capsule collection to debut at Christie’s New York.
An international leader in the haute jewelry industry, and a recipient of several awards honoring her efforts in the sustainable luxury field, haute-couture artistic director and jewelry designer Alexandra Mor is well known for her superior craftsmanship, shown in her limited-edition, one-of-a-kind Signature Collections. Her bespoke work highlights an attention to detail typically found amongst Place Vendôme jewelers. A passionate advocate for the preservation of Mother Earth’s gifts, indigenous artistry, and old world craftsmanship, her new capsule collection features emeralds from Muzo mines in Colombia, which are at the forefront of social and environmental commitment, as well as the tagua seed, the botanical alternative to elephant ivory, ethically sourced from Ecuador and Colombia. The metals, gold and platinum, are fair-mined, and the diamonds adhere to the Kimberley Process. This capsule collection is a ravishing testimony to Alexandra’s unsurpassed design creativity and holistic wholesome approach, which supports the brand commitment to embracing meaningful, spiritually connected, humane, and sustainable artistic practices. By using her voice and talent to collaborate with like-minded designers, artists, and brands, Alexandra endeavors to create transformative opportunities that can inspire, empower, and bring upon real, positive change. As Creative Director of the 2018 edition of The Protagonist event at Christie’s, Alexandra Mor is expanding the conversation on sustainability, as it is translated into the art and craft of fine jewelry making. “I have decided to use my voice to lead and inspire the fine jewelry industry to take the necessary steps to care for our planet and its people through grace and education,” she says. “It doesn’t matter what we choose to do, what matters is that what we choose will make a difference. Designers are the new activists.”