Husband-and-wife team Alisa and David Thorp founded Mercurius Jewelry in 2007, around the same time they decided to spend their lives together. David is a passionate maker and formally-trained metalsmith with more than 20 years of experience as a bench jeweler, and he brings his skills and expertise to every piece of Mercurius Jewelry. Alisa is currently studying gemology at the GIA and seeks out exquisite, ethically-sourced materials. She has a degree in Environmental Biology but followed her heart to study and teach yoga for more than a decade before taking over the operations of Mercurius.
All pieces are designed and crafted on Huchiun Ohlone land in Oakland, California, using carefully sourced materials from around the world. David utilizes time-honored techniques - like lost wax casting - in conjunction with cutting-edge technologies - like CAD and 3D printing.
Mercurius believes that the origin of each part is inseparable from the complete beauty of the finished object, so the team carefully sources all materials with a commitment to ethics and transparency. In addition to exceeding the Green Business standards for waste reduction and resource conservation, Mercurius is continuously implementing new ways to conserve resources and increase efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
Mercurius supports human rights and communities all over the world by making conscious decisions about how they source all materials. Not only does the team acquire materials through transparent supply chains to the greatest extent possible, but they also only work with metals that are either Third Party Certified Recycled or Fairmined. A portion of all profits are redistributed to organizations working to mitigate the impacts of the jewelry industry and equitably distribute resources.
Husband-and-wife team Alisa and David Thorp founded Mercurius Jewelry in 2007, around the same time they decided to spend their lives together. David is a passionate maker and formally-trained metalsmith with more than 20 years of experience as a bench jeweler, and he brings his skills and expertise to every piece of Mercurius Jewelry. Alisa is currently studying gemology at the GIA and seeks out exquisite, ethically-sourced materials. She has a degree in Environmental Biology but followed her heart to study and teach yoga for more than a decade before taking over the operations of Mercurius.
All pieces are designed and crafted on Huchiun Ohlone land in Oakland, California, using carefully sourced materials from around the world. David utilizes time-honored techniques - like lost wax casting - in conjunction with cutting-edge technologies - like CAD and 3D printing.
Mercurius believes that the origin of each part is inseparable from the complete beauty of the finished object, so the team carefully sources all materials with a commitment to ethics and transparency. In addition to exceeding the Green Business standards for waste reduction and resource conservation, Mercurius is continuously implementing new ways to conserve resources and increase efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
Mercurius supports human rights and communities all over the world by making conscious decisions about how they source all materials. Not only does the team acquire materials through transparent supply chains to the greatest extent possible, but they also only work with metals that are either Third Party Certified Recycled or Fairmined. A portion of all profits are redistributed to organizations working to mitigate the impacts of the jewelry industry and equitably distribute resources.
Husband-and-wife team Alisa and David Thorp founded Mercurius Jewelry in 2007, around the same time they decided to spend their lives together. David is a passionate maker and formally-trained metalsmith with more than 20 years of experience as a bench jeweler, and he brings his skills and expertise to every piece of Mercurius Jewelry. Alisa is currently studying gemology at the GIA and seeks out exquisite, ethically-sourced materials. She has a degree in Environmental Biology but followed her heart to study and teach yoga for more than a decade before taking over the operations of Mercurius.
All pieces are designed and crafted on Huchiun Ohlone land in Oakland, California, using carefully sourced materials from around the world. David utilizes time-honored techniques - like lost wax casting - in conjunction with cutting-edge technologies - like CAD and 3D printing.
Mercurius believes that the origin of each part is inseparable from the complete beauty of the finished object, so the team carefully sources all materials with a commitment to ethics and transparency. In addition to exceeding the Green Business standards for waste reduction and resource conservation, Mercurius is continuously implementing new ways to conserve resources and increase efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
Mercurius supports human rights and communities all over the world by making conscious decisions about how they source all materials. Not only does the team acquire materials through transparent supply chains to the greatest extent possible, but they also only work with metals that are either Third Party Certified Recycled or Fairmined. A portion of all profits are redistributed to organizations working to mitigate the impacts of the jewelry industry and equitably distribute resources.
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#1. Q: Can you share a motto, mantra, quote or verse that serves as a continual source of inspiration for you?
A: Dave follows a simple credo to always be learning new things. This inspires his drive to continually challenge himself technically with designs and bring in new production techniques. Alisa leans heavily on the wisdom that “the only way out is through” to keep the necessary momentum and sustained commitment required to run a small creative business.
#2. Q: Why is having a positive impact through jewelry important to you?
A: We work to bring beauty into the world, and it is vital to us that the cost for this isn’t someone else’s suffering. We believe that it is possible to not only minimize suffering, but actually turn the resources in our industry towards the upliftment of people and care for the land.
#3. Q: What’s your favorite gemstone and why? (If it’s too hard to pick one, what are your top 3?!)
A: Dave loves Spinel because of the variety of hues and the long history of use in jewelry. Alisa loves Zircon because of its captivating depth and fire, plus it's the oldest known gem found on earth! We are both under the spell of Jade.
