Alisa and David are the husband and wife duo behind Mercurius Jewelry. I’ve interviewed them for May is Gold Month awhile back and have been a huge fan of their work for quite sometime. This was actually my first time meeting Alisa and seeing their work in person! It was such a treat to see all the enticing opaque gemstones they’re known for using, as well as some bridal, like their latest addition which deserved a solo photo, and their new collection featuring intarsia + fairmined gold. The intarsia hoops combine different colorways of turquoise inlaid beautifully in a fanned shape. Take a look at their website for more!
Name: Alisa and David Thorp
Where from/where are you based: based in Oakland, CA
How long have you been in the jewelry industry: Dave has been in the industry for 28 years and I’ve had a toe in since we got married 17 years ago, but went more full-time 9 years ago
Zodiac sign: my sun is in Cancer and Dave’s is in Capricorn
Favorite gemstone: My favorite gemstone is Zircon, and Dave’s is any bi-color crystal. We both love lapis and jade.
Favorite piece in your collection:currently we are both pretty obsessed with our Intarsia hoops
3 words to describe your jewelry: Artisanal, Transformative, Striking
*photos by Lauren Newman for Gem Gossip