Alexandria Necker: Paving Your Own Way, Authenticity Within Fine Jewelry, & Why the F*ck Isn't Baton Twirling An Olympic Sport?

Maggie sits down with long-time friend and fellow former pageant & baton gal pal Ali Necker, the face behind the brand A. D'Mae Diamonds about creating her own jewelry business, dealing with trauma, cultivating authenticity within her industry, & musings on baton twirling. Alexandria creates one of a kind fine jewelry, for those who dare to be different and treasure what makes them unique. In 2020, driven by a desire to forge genuine connections and break away from the conventional sales approach in the jewelry industry, Alexandria (“Ali”) founded A. D’Mae Diamonds. Operating beyond the conventional jeweler-client relationship, Alexandria engages one-on-one from her private office, whether in-person or virtually. This personalized approach allows her to provide expert guidance, resulting in the creation of timeless and personal jewelry pieces. By working directly with the best diamond and gemstone wholesalers in the world to hand-select each stone that goes into a piece of jewelry, Alexandria is able to provide a high-quality product at a price-point that beats the best luxury jewelry brands. When Alexandria is not working with clients or designing jewelry, she is pursuing her lifelong dream of obtaining a Graduate Gemologist degree through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Her goal is to not only create beautiful and personal jewelry for her clients, but to help educate them, so they can ultimately make a decision that best suits them and their needs.  Outside of the world of jewelry, Alexandria is a devoted cat-mom to two fabulous fur babies. She embraces fun and adventure through video games, rocking out at concerts (or even playing the drums herself), snowboarding, and traveling with her life-partner Aaron.  You can find Alexandria on Instagram at: @admae13 You can find A. D’Mae Diamonds at: @admaediamonds and admaediamonds.com