Alahera means Female Jeweller
What’s in a name?
The name Alahera has origins in languages and locations as diverse as the cultures that love jewellery.
The Sri Lankan gem fields of Elahera hold of some of the world’s most beautiful gemstones.
In the Philippines, the Tagalog word alahera is a semantic shift from from the Spanish word alhajero meaning jewel box.
An Alahera is a female jeweller, someone who makes or sells jewellery for a living.
As a brand the name reflects diversity of origin. It represents craftsmanship with gemstones and the transmission of meaning through the art of jewellery.
Amanda Gomez, the founder of Alahera, is a gemmologist with a background shaped by living across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Her nomadic upbringing instilled a deep appreciation for eclectic cultures and aesthetics, which is reflected in Alahera’s unique designs.
A passionate collector and maker, Amanda’s philosophy goes beyond conventional gemstones, recognizing that not all “gems” are shiny rocks.
Now based in London, Amanda draws inspiration from natural materials, meaningful symbols and personal stories, crafting pieces that tell a narrative.