A collection of my jewellery can be found at the Breytenbach Gallery in Wellington.

Portrait of jeweller Alice Walker owner of Heard On Earth jewellery

Over a period of several million years, many different minerals seeped through the earth’s crust, forming layers and growing crystals under immense pressure and heat. Each mineral imparted a different colour and quality to the resulting stone.


I’m Alice Walker, a goldsmith with over 30 years experience, working from my home near the west coast of the Western Cape province, South Africa. I served an apprenticeship in Johannesburg and was trained in the old classical methods, passed on by goldsmiths over the centuries. I love creating sculptural, yet easy to wear jewellery that is inspired by meaningful myths and symbols. My designs often contain elements that appear within a broad spectrum of both old and new cultures across the world. I describe my work as “Camelot meets Star Trek”. My jewellery is artisanal, technical to a high degree, often bold, never compromising in quality, and everlasting. I source mostly unique gemstones from lapidarists and local suppliers.


My pieces are bespoke, one-of-a-kind, and while some may be replicated, to a degree, they will never be absolutely identical. Please check availability.

Some of my jewellery has been photographed by photographer Frenske Otzen.

Jewellery metalwork tools on a jewellery bench
Measuring tool used by jewellers
Jeweller tools hanging above a jewellery bench
Jewellery sizing tools used by jewellers