Amanda Gomez
Amanda Gomez is the founder of Alahera and a trained gemmologist whose practice is informed by a life lived across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Her nomadic upbringing fostered a sensitivity to diverse cultures and material languages, which continues to shape her contemporary jewellery.
Grounded in gemmological expertise yet questioning traditional notions of preciousness, Amanda looks beyond conventional gemstones to explore organic materials, symbolic forms, and objects embedded with memory. Her work challenges established hierarchies of value, creating pieces that act as personal talismans and carriers of narrative.
Grounded in gemmological expertise yet questioning traditional notions of preciousness, Amanda looks beyond conventional gemstones to explore organic materials, symbolic forms, and objects embedded with memory. Her work challenges established hierarchies of value, creating pieces that act as personal talismans and carriers of narrative.
New Designers, July 2025
Amanda is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) and holds an SQA Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery and Silverware Manufacture. She is also an Art Clay Level 1 Certified Instructor.
Resting Bike Face - Pearls, peridot and amethyst. A tribute to the bicycle as a symbol of women's resilience and ongoing quest for equality
Domes & Drops - Chrysoprase slices on sterling silver domes contrasting movement with stability
Interlock - A puzzle ring of garnet in sterling silver for connection and shared purpose