Alzerina Gomes is a jewelry and fashion entrepreneur. Gomes was born on the island of San Antao, Cabo Verde or Cape Verde. Cape Verde is a paradise, located off the coast of Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean. Alzerina Gomes is creative and has a flair for jewelry design. She began her entrepreneurial debut, in Paris, as a model in the city of lights. Alzerina worked with the The Swarovski Company which is known for its Austrian crystal and jewelry. After her journey in Paris, she settled in NYC to raise her family and begin her own business. A lot of work goes into being a small business owner in a big city such as; NYC. Her jewelry collection ranges from casual earrings, bracelets, rings and layered necklaces to more formal colored crystal drop earrings and statement pieces. The colored crystals add a glow to an outfit or mood. The Alzi Collection is causal and reflects a trend to every day bangles and accessories. She recently started a men’s line and there is a bridal line as well. The luxury collections; The City and The Signature Collections, have been worn by Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, actress, Sharon Stone, who wore a white crystal choker and Olivia Wilde. AG mixes metals; silver and gold with colorful Swarovski crystals and her style becomes apparent. The Cabo Verde Collection is handcrafted jewelry made with good luck beads which ward off the evil eye, providing positive energy, otherwise known as Conta di Ojo. Alzerina Gomes teaches jewelry making classes and hosts jewelry making parties. The company helps support education in Cape Verde, especially targeted to young girls from Cape Verde. In the fall of 2019, Gomes headed a fundraiser to support those affected by Cyclone Idai. The cyclone caused serious damage to Cape Verde, Mozambique and surrounding areas. Alzerina Gomes Jewelry and supporters of the Cape Verdean and Mozambican communities, gathered together, raising funds for people affected by this devastating cyclone. The fundraising gala’s theme was named: “Beira No Coraçao” which means “Beira ( a major city in Cape Verde) in our hearts”. Musicians from Cape Verdean and Mozambican heritage played Cape Verdean music and traditional food was served at a venue in Rhode Island. The Alzerina Gomes line can be bought in NYC or online at: AlzerinaGomesJewelry. com.
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