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A True American Icon
Let a Timex on your wrist be a reminder that time belongs to you
Since 1854, Timex has embodied the spirit of American ingenuity, revolutionizing a 300-year-old industry to craft quality, accessible timepieces and achieving many firsts in watchmaking. But what truly distinguishes Timex extends far beyond our heritage; our watches have gone from being simple tools to cherished companions through all of life’s moments.
Boccia Titanium watches are made from the highest quality materials. Nickel and allergy free, titanium is not only light, but nice to your skin, perfect for everyday wear. Whatever the occasion, there’s a Boccia watch to suit.
Introducing Antonia Morris, great-grand daughter of JJ Morris, founder of Morris & Watson, a JWNZ Trade Fair sponsor and exhibitor …
Where do you live and who do you share your home with? I live in Birkenhead, Auckland, with my partner, Bruno and more importantly our cat, Des.
What is your role at Morris & Watson and what are your responsibilities? My role is very dynamic and varies day-today. My overarching focuses are sales, HR, management and operations.
Where do you fit on the M&W family tree? I'm proud to say that I'm part of the Morris & Watson legacy; JJ Morris, the company's founder, was my greatgrandfather. Growing up around our Auckland factory, I've had the privilege of witnessing both my dad and grandad working together. Currently, I'm fortunate to be working alongside my dad, David Morris.
What is M&W’s core business and what other services does the company offer? Originally, M&W began with my great-grandfather travelling around Australia, purchasing scrap from local jewellers. This initiative evolved into refining, which soon led to bullion production and fabrication. Our casting department was established in 1985, followed by our chain department in 1998. More recently, we have ventured into crafting handmade chains and bangles.
Who are your customers? We service a wide range of customers, from hobbyist jewellers to global retailers. One of our core strengths lies in our ability to adapt to the diverse needs of our clientele.
A loyal sponsor of the JWNZ Fair, this year M&W will also be exhibiting. What will visitors see on your stand? We love supporting the JWNZ Fair and we are thrilled to be participating ourselves this year to highlight the range of services we offer. As dedicated sponsors, Morris & Watson is eager not only to contribute to the fair, but also to demonstrate our latest offerings to both current and potential customers. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and visitors to our stand can expect to see a showcase of
both our timeless classics and recent innovations. Joining us at the event will be myself, our General Manager Adam van Sambeek and our incredible team members, Robyn Saint Laurent and Laurie Kearns. We are really looking forward to welcoming visitors and presenting the full breadth of our services.
What happened in your working life before joining the family business? I used to own a food truck and operated markets with a close friend of mine. We loved it, but ultimately, we opted to trade late nights and weekend stints for a 9-to-5. While I do miss the food truck community, I've really enjoyed my journey so far within the jewellery community.
Tell us about two special /memorable moments in your working career... I currently sit at the desk that once belonged to my grandfather and then my dad. I have such a appreciation for the history items can carry and this desk serves as an ongoing reminder of my family's legacy.
Recently, M&W became a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). It was incredibly rewarding to watch our company come together and accomplish this milestone - taking responsibility and closely examining every aspect of the business. We've forged an incredible 98-year history in the trade and witnessing our transformation into a future-focused business is very exciting.
Most memorable holiday? And why? In 2023, my partner and I spent three months in Europe. We did an incredible 5-day hike from Bologna to Florence, which I will remember forever. Partially because it was in 30-40 degrees days, but most importantly for the landscape and food.
What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done, that has taken you out of your comfort zone... I spent two years hitchhiking around Latin America, which proved to be both the most remarkable and the most challenging
adventure of my life to date.
The best thing your parents taught you… Understanding the importance of continual personal growth has been a mindset I embraced from a young age. I’m very grateful that both my parents emphasised the importance of seeking growth and embracing change. They showed me firsthand that it's never too late to adopt new habits and perspectives.
Two things that top your bucket list... Visiting the pyramids in Egypt and seeing M&W achieve 100 years - at least this one is not far off!
Tell us about your favourite personal jewellery pieces… I am lucky enough to have inherited my grandma’s engagement ring that was made by Karl Plank. I wear it every day. It's one of the things I admire most about this industry, creating lasting memories that will be passed down through generations. And, of course, there's my own stunning engagement ring, crafted by Louis the Goldsmith.
How do you relax in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my partner, friends, and/or my cat, Des - maybe with a martini in hand.
Favourite city for a bit of retail therapy… Melbourne of course.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Appreciate the small things, as I live an incredibly fortunate life.
If there was one luxury item you would like to buy for yourself today, what would that be? Does a trip to Egypt count?
Antonia Morris
YOU ARE INVITED TO A VIEWING…
A huge WELCOME to the 2024 JWNZ SPRING TRADE FAIR, to be held again at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven Drive on Sunday September 8, at 9.30am to 4.30pm.
I am really excited to announce and introduce to our members and readers our 16 new fair exhibitors, five from New Zealand and 11 from Australia. They are:
• Himalayan Treasures
• Morris & Watson
• The Refinery
• Nina's Jewellery Wholesale
• Stolen Girlfriends Club
• Sparkle Impex
• Blumoon Diamonds
• A&C Oslo Jewellery - TAD Design
• RAD Wholesale Jewellery
• Time Supply
• Poix & Troy
• Eugene's Jewellery
• OOZOO Timepieces / Steel & Barnett
• Paul Shadiac Imports
• Triton Sourcing & Distribution Ltd.
• Heart & Grace
When an overseas fair is celebrating a 3% drop in exhibitors, we can celebrate our 35% increase in exhibitors. Please come along to support the fair and the enormous effort that has gone on behind the scenes by the JWNZ over the past year to put this together for the industry.
We have many special incentives; the first 300 visitors will be given a voucher for a free barista coffee, a free café style muffin and a Danish pastry. Also, all registered visitors over the age of 18 can collect a special sticker when visiting each room of the fair. Once the card is full, you can enter the draw for a $500 travel voucher from HOUSE OF TRAVEL. There are two draws, noon and 2pm. Our very popular champagne toast to end the fair will be at 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Come and join us for a glass of bubbles.
We would also like to announce that from 2025 our fair will be at a new venue. We have outgrown the RNZYS and will move to the Viaduct Events Centre, downtown Auckland. The date will be September 14, 2025 and I
foresee another substantial increase in exhibitors.
Register now for the fair www. jewelleryfair.co.nz to save time at the registration desk.
- Debbie Whiting, JWNZ Spring Trade Fair organiser
RNZYS, the 2024 JWNZ Spring Trade Fair venue.
Scrumptious muffins for the first 300 fair visitors.
The Viaduct Events Centre, overlooking the Waitemata Harbour on one side and the Auckland’s cityscape on the other.
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We are particularly interested in exceptional examples of diamond and coloured stone jewellery in gold and platinum settings. Also sought are quality accessories from international maisons such as Chanel, Hermès, Prada, Louis Vuitton, as well as timepieces from recognised brands like Rolex, Omega, and Cartier.
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Despite retiring earlier this year Cambridge goldsmith Geoff Taylor is still making things.
“This teapot took 50 hours of labour and I melted and prepared all the materials in my studio,” said Geoff. “The wooden sections are Australia jarrah and the handle was wax carved, sliced in two and cast in silver. Finished weight 550 grams.
“I hope this inspires the younger up and coming jewellers to continue practicing and to find the joy in the
creative work and to remember that a ‘Man who works with his hands is truly free’.”
THERE IS GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS
An Australian mining company has told its investors a gold discovery in Central Otago, near Bendigo, may be the largest gold discovery in New Zealand in 40 years. Santana Minerals, which is listed on the Australian stock exchange, estimates the resource contains 2.6 million ounces of gold, at an average concentration of 2.5g per tonne.
Named ‘Rise and Shine’, the discovery was one of five within 5km of the strike, though was so far the only anomaly adequately drilled. The gold found could have a value of NZ$8.6 billion once mined. Santana Minerals has been drilling the prospect under an exploration permit with increasingly positive results since 2021.
DETECTING LGDS
De Beers Group has unveiled its newest diamond verification instrument which will bring its synthetic diamond detection technology to the retail counter for the first time and support consumer confidence through detecting the differences between natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs).
The device rapidly screens both loose diamonds and diamonds set in jewellery and has a zero per cent ‘false positive rate’, meaning it will never pass an LGD as a natural diamond and results are delivered within seconds. It has been designed for use at both the retail counter to support the sales process or in the back office for inventory checking purposes. A high-quality digital screen
enables consumers to easily see the differences between natural diamonds and LGDs in real time and the screen can also be used to play promotional or educational videos to support the sales process.
Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands, said: “Buying a diamond is one of the most emotionally significant purchases a person will make so it’s essential that consumers have assurance that their purchase is authentic and represents the value they expect.
“With many consumers being unaware that every LGD can be readily and reliably detected due to growth structures that are different from natural diamonds, we hope this new device will be a valuable tool for retailers to help their customers make informed purchase decisions. As the retail prices between natural diamonds and LGDs continue to diverge, it’s increasingly important that consumers can be confident in the integrity of their natural diamond purchase.”
INTRODUCING
Exquisite lab diamond jewellery. Created above ground, with love.
New brand unveiling at the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair, September 8. Visit stand 39-42 to discover more.
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TRULY FRIENDSHIP RING
American super model Gigi Hadid commissioned West London jeweller Cece Fein Hughes to make a ring for her best friend, Taylor Swift. The result … an 18ct gold signet ring featuring a miniature enamel portrait of Taylor’s tabby cat, Benjamin Button, surrounded by a halo of pearls and two brilliant cut diamonds. A flaming heart in pink, red and yellow enamel adorns one side of the ring, while the other bears a spearpierced heart with the digit 87, a nod to Taylor’s beau Kelce Travis's jersey number for the Kansas City Chiefs. The letters' TTPD' engraved inside
RIDING FOR GOLD
International jewellery company, Mappin & Webb, collaborated with British bike manufacturer Brompton to create two gold-plated bikes in celebration of Team Great Britain athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The bikes’ main frames were gold-plated in Mappin & Webb’s Silver workshop, before being carefully assembled by Brompton’s in-house specialist team. Each bike boasts one ounce of gold, the equivalent of 23.9ct yellow gold. The bikes feature the Team GB logo hand engraved on their frame and lion head decals on the handlebars, crafted out of sterling silver and gold plates.
Team GB used the bikes in London and Paris before they were auctioned to raise money for the British Olympics Foundation and its fundraising channels.
the ring serve as a subtle reference to her 2024 album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’.
A GLOBAL SHOWCASE
‘Made in Italy’ and international haute joaillerie, the most sought-after designers and new entries from Italy and abroad will be on display from 6th to 10th September at the Vicenza Expo Centre. Vicenzaoro continues the celebration of its 70th anniversary, establishing itself as an event rich in tradition, deeply rooted in the Vicenza production district. Almost 1200 exhibitors will showcase pieces spanning the entire goldsmithing supply chain, from high jewellery collections to gold manufacturing, wristwatches, semifinished products, components, gems and precious stones, packaging, services and accessories.
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NEWS
RUBY RED ONE-OF-A-KIND
Decorated with 308 Mozambican rubies and timed to highlight the month’s birthstone, the Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg, the latest collaboration between the art jeweller and the coloured gemstone miner and marketer, was revealed on July 1st.
The deep red stones used in the one-of-a-kind egg objet came from Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine, which Gemfields majority-owns.
Malaika means angel in Swahili, a language spoken in Mozambique and the pattern on the egg’s exterior done in the signature guilloché enamel that Fabergé is famous for, was designed to resemble angels’ wings.
Fabergé combined the rubies with 4,312 round brilliant-cut white diamonds, 252 round brilliant-cut brown diamonds, 421 round pink sapphires, and 61 amethysts to bring out the fiery hue of the rubies. All the stones are set in 18ct rose gold. As always, Fabergé added a surprise treasure inside the egg. As
THE RICH LIST
WealthX.com, (a team of global researchers who specialise in datadriven intelligences that empowers organisations to effectively understand and engage them) has revealed that demand for rough diamonds from countries like China and India has caused diamond prices to increase by a third since 2005 and is predicted to rise by another 20% through 2017.
The wealth research company similarly stated that the world’s richest diamond owners consist not only of collectors and dealers, but of business owners and investors who have capitalised on the world’s largest diamond mines.
According to Wealth X, here is a list of the world’s top 10 richest diamond owners:
1. Cheung Yu-tung
Yu-tung is the honorary chairman of the world’s biggest jewellery retailer Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group. His net worth is US$19.6 billion.
the pearl ring at the base is turned counterclockwise, the blades of the egg slowly lower in unison, revealing a hidden gem: a 5 ct. square cushion Gemfields Mozambican ruby.
The Malaika Egg is priced at US$1.2 million, and Fabergé has pledged US$100,000 from the sale to the Gemfields Foundation, which funds poverty-alleviating projects in communities around Gemfields’ mines in Mozambique and Zambia.
2. Beny Steinmetz
Steinmetz inherited the Geneva based Steinmetz Diamond Group from his father and founded the Beny Steinmetz Resource Group (BSR Group), which owns the Octea Diamond Group. His net worth is US$5.8 billion.
3. Dan Gertler
Gertler made his wealth by investing in diamond and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His net worth is US$2.6 billion.
4. Laurence Graff
Graff is the founder of Graff Diamonds, which is known for its giant and rare gems. His net worth is US$2.1 billion.
5. Anne-Marie Graff
As the wife of Laurence Graff and a shareholder in his company Graff Diamonds, Mrs Graff also has a net worth of US$2.1 billion.
6. Georges Nicolas Hayek Jr.
Hayek Jr. is the son of Swatch Group’s co-founder Nicolas George Hayek. He
WORTH A VISIT
This could be you this year!
BECKS will again be giving away a bottle of premium South Australian wine to one lucky person who visits their stand at this year’s JWNZ Spring Trade Fair. Don’t miss the opportunity to say hello to the BECKS team and be in the running.
BECKS managing director Greville Ingham presenting last year’s winner, Barbara Howard from Petersens Jewellers, with her prize.
is the CEO of the same Group, which in January bought Canadian jewellery firm Harry Winston. His net worth is US$1.7 billion.
7. Lev Leviev
Leviev attained his fortune from trading and mining diamonds in Russia and African countries. His net worth is US$1.4 billion.
8. Fred Mouawad
Mouawad is one of the three coguardians of the Geneva-based family jewellery business Mouawad. His net worth is US$1.1billion.
9. Jorg Bucherer
Bucherer is the chairman of Swiss family run jewellery business, Bucherer Group. His net worth is US$1.1 billion.
10. Robert Fayez Mouawad
Mouawad was the president of his family’s firm, Mouawad. At the time, he expanded the business from Saudi Arabia to Europe, Asia and North America. His net worth is US$1 billion.
ETERNAL SPLENDOUR
Bulgari’s 2024 High Jewellery collection ‘Aeterna‘ celebrates 140 years of the Roman jeweller and is described as a love letter to its city of origin. According to the company the diverse jewels and watches are united by classic Bulgari design codes that pick up the history of Rome; from the shapes of the tiles decorating its monuments, to the emperors that ruled it and the dawn light that seeps in each day to bathe its streets.
High jewellery watches are a keen focus within ‘Aeterna’. These ranged from simple dials secreted within Serpenti mouths, to elaborate timepieces that are more jewel than watch.
The rose gold and blue titanium Fuochi D’Artificio secret cuff watch features a central ruby and depicts fireworks in the night sky with an explosion of precious and semi-precious gems atop black onyx. It took more than 1,450 hours to create the piece.
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
The rose and white gold Fenice watch, which took craftsmen more than 3,000 hours to complete, used pink and purple sapphires, amethysts, rubies, pink garnets, tanzanites, iolites, aquamarines and diamonds to create a phoenix inspired by Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s altarpiece in the Roman church of Santa Maria della Vittoria. A tiny dial, fitted with Bulgari’s miniscule Piccolissimo movement, is hidden beneath a hinged 9.78ct Paraiba tourmaline.
Georgini, a leading name in affordable luxury jewellery, announces the launch of the Sydney Soirée Collection. Celebrating 20 years of crafting jewellery for life's most treasured moments, this collection embodies a perfect blend of timeless elegance and contemporary style, marking a significant milestone as Georgini’s third anniversary collection.
The Sydney Soirée Collection is anchored by Fairwater, named after one of Sydney's most prestigious estates. This exquisite piece symbolises romance and sophistication, featuring lustrous mother-of-pearl elements and a unique doublesided stone setting. The Fairwater set comprises five versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched.
A highlight of the collection is the Elaine, a piece that showcases an elongated cushion-cut stone in an intricate setting. The collection also includes a range of sparkling earrings, each designed to catch the light with every movement and intricately-crafted necklaces that elegantly frame the neckline. www.georgini.com.au.
CENTRE OF ATTENTION
Standing out on the show floors of ‘Las Vegas Jewelry Week’, the hottest engagement ring trend was the elongated centre stone.
HEAVYWEIGHT TIME
Before they entered the ring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world in May, Briton Tyson Fury and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk were given their own watches made by Jacob & Co., in collaboration with design studio Big Time Creative Shop. The boxers’ watches, named ‘Ring of Fire’, are based on Jacob & Co.’s three-dimensional Astronomia Art collection.
The hefty 50mm rose gold timepieces suit a heavyweight wrist and designed as tributes to Mr Fury and Mr Usyk, including 10mm high figurines of both fighters and their blue and red boxing gloves. The watch’s regulator, a double-axis flying tourbillon, controls the rotation of the scene while a small time-only dial also circles the watch face.
With a limited edition of only 126 pieces, the watch has a retail price of US$300,000.
WITH ROYAL COURT DESIGN
Louis Vuitton has launched a high jewellery collection - ‘Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds’ - to celebrate the transformative period of 19th century France when innovation became the legacy of France. The collection celebrates the country’s flourishing savoir-faire, exceptional craftsmen and
leading inventors of the 19th century. Francesca Amfitheatrof, artistic director for Watches and Jewellery at Louis Vuitton, said: “France in the 19th century was a phenomenal time of incredible change when Paris really became the centre of the world. The design language of the
collection reflects that all its intricacies, complications and innovations turned into incredible jewels.”
This is Amfitheatrof’s sixth high jewellery range for the Maison and Louis Vuitton’s largest collection to date. Embarking on the first chapter with 11 themes and 100 one-of-a-kind pieces, ‘Awakened Hands, Awakened Mind’s’, begins its journey with the end of royal court rule, as France’s ateliers and craftsmen were given free rein to explore and experiment.
Lois ring in Damascus steel and palladium with a marquise diamond by Chris Ploof.
Anita Ko’s Galaxy ring in 18ct yellow gold with a 3.05 ct. cushion-cut diamond.
Fred Leighton engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold and sterling silver with a 10ct. marquise diamond.
A QUICK FLIP
Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern voiced frustration that Hollywood hero Sylvester Stallone resold a rare Grandmaster Chime watch within a couple of years of being given the green light to buy it from the watchmaker’s headquarters.
Sotheby’s New York sold the watch, still contained in its factory wrappers, for US$5.4 million to an Asian buyer; likely netting the Rocky star a profit of more than US$2 million.
OFF THE SHOULDER
Australian actress Cate Blanchett and Louis Vuitton led the way in sustainability with a repurposed high jewellery shoulder necklace at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cate Blanchett graced the screening of ‘The Apprentice’ with a one-ofa-kind Louis Vuitton custom high jewellery pearl shoulder necklace. This unique piece is composed entirely from repurposed precious metal, white Ayoka and metallic grey Tahitian pearls and 633 diamonds. The bespoke jewel was hand-threaded to perfectly hug the actress’s shoulders, yet move with the body
The watch collecting community also criticised Mr Stallone flipping such a prestigious watch, which most will never have the chance to buy, even if they can meet the sticker price.
“It is not fair for a client that may have been waiting for this piece for many years and then sees it being sold,” said Mr Stern.
In his defence Mr Stallone said: “I have always thought of this as something to just be admired. I wasn’t going to covet it and keep it forever. That’s just not my personality. I tend to enjoy things and then I like to share them."
JEWELLED SCULPTURES
UNIQUE AND PRECIOUS
The ‘La Pendule Magnétique’ Cartier art deco floating table clock sold for US$1.92 million, more than seven times of its pre-sale estimate, at a Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Hong Kong Watch Auction. This museum-worthy treasure is crafted of marble, silver, lapis lazuli, nephrite, coral, mother-of-pearl enamel and jade. It is one of the four magnetic water clocks known that was ever made by Cartier’s most talented horologist, Maurice Couët. The present water clock is considered the most lavish and complicated example and the only one bearing the chimera ever made.
The mechanism of this clock operates on the same principle as the ‘South Pointing Fish’ compass invented by the Chinese in 1040 AD. The base is crafted of marble, while lapis lazuli and aventurine accents stud the base.
The basin itself is a Chinese creation from the 17th century. Crafted out of jade, a chimera, an auspicious creature in Far Eastern Mythology, coils around the basin, showing the meaning of good luck, fortune and wisdom. In Chinese imagery, the dragon and fish are often depicted together, symbolising potent and auspicious powers, particularly with control over water.
‘Superstones. Jewellery from the Heart of the Earth’ was an exhibition of unique items by the Tuscan designer Giovanni Raspini at Palazzo Colonna in Rome.
The collection featured the use of natural stones and minerals of all kinds set in silver and gilded bronze to generate jewellery with shapes and sizes that are anything but commonplace: dragons that cling to arms, cascades of amethyst flowers adorning the neck, rock crystal pinnacles rising from the head in the manner of a tiara, tropical fish with enamel scales hiding among baroque pearls and anemone-like mineral fragments.
There is no limit to the imagination of Giovanni Raspini and his skilled craftsmen, who went beyond the idea of formal jewellery to create 30 innovational wearable sculptures. The recurring theme revolved around poor raw materials that are widespread in the subsoil, but rare in goldsmiths' workshops, for example, malachite, azurite and chalcedony.
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Sylvester Stallone.
TOWN AND AROUND
Meet designer Sophie Divett, a Christchurch-based jeweller handcrafting rings and jewellery inspired by nature and antiquity using ethically sourced materials….
Tell us about your background in the jewellery industry, when did it all begin? I first started dabbling in jewellery after finishing my Fine Arts degree, as a creative outlet and way to make a little extra money. I did a few night classes and watched a lot of YouTube videos and spent a year working as a sales assistant at a small manufacturing jewellery shop in Wellington. The more I learned, the more I loved the artform and so I went on to do another two years of full-time study specifically for jewellery design and construction. Cobbled together, these experiences gave me a pretty good foundation for building my business.
When was Sophie Divett Jewellery established and have you always been in your present location?
I began Sophie Divett Jewellery in 2012. The business started from humble beginnings with a small bench setup in my bedroom, then moving to two other locations over the past five years as the business and team has continued to grow and evolve.
In April 2023 SDJ relocated to a new space which we consider our forever home. Our new space at 462 Colombo Street is a beautiful gallery store and workshop, located in a heritage space, in the city fringe suburb of Sydenham. Sydenham is one of the oldest boroughs of Ōtautahi. Since the earthquakes it has become a thriving and vibrant hub for artists, galleries, creative start-ups and street art.
Who do you work beside?
We’re a team of four…well, five including my Labradoodle, Ned.
Louise is our manager, Sophie is my workshop assistant (yes, another Sophie!), and Sammy does our photography and social media, Ned’s role is mainly aesthetic, but he’d say that’s just as important!
Being a such a small team, we’re all multi-tasking all the time. We all work with customers in the shop, taking care of sales and are constantly collaborating
with each other on whatever we’re working on.
Describe your retail space… When we moved to this space we wanted to create a jewellery store of a bygone era. A vintage-tinged calm space that felt distinctly ‘us’ – like an old-fashioned library or den, a cabinet of curiosities you can walk into. We’re painted the walls a deep sapphire teal, sourced antique wooden cabinetry for our displays, sourced vintage oil landscape paintings from op shops and hung dried floral arrangements to create a cosy, calm and luxurious jewel box of our own!
What does SDJ specialise in?
Sophie Divett Jewellery offers handcrafted and custom-made jewellery pieces in sterling silver, gold plated or solid gold. Our ranges include engagement and special occasion rings, ceremonial and wedding bands,
Sophie Divett and crew member Ned.
necklaces, earrings, bracelets and brooches.
Wedding and ceremonial bands are a large part of what we do. We craft every ring to order in our customers’ desired specifications. Choosing from our collection of SDJ organic ring designs and textures – customers can then customise their band width, metal, carat, and size, which we will then bring to life. We don’t believe that any two people, or union, are alike and we don’t think wedding rings should be cookie-cutter either.
We specialise in creating custom rings, either through our ‘build-your-own ring service’, where customers can assemble their own ring from our collection of setting styles and gemstones. Or if you are after a completely new style of ring, I will consult with you to design something with you.
We also love breathing new life into old pieces – part of our sustainability mindset – where customers can bring us an existing piece of jewellery that they may have inherited, isn’t to their style, or don’t wear anymore and we can try to repurpose the stones into a new piece, enabling it to be worn and loved once again.
We understand sustainability is a huge focus of every piece in your collections… Sustainability and ethics are of huge importance at SDJ. Whether it’s using recycled diamonds and metals, ethically sourced gemstones and recycled and lab-grown diamonds handpicked from our trusted suppliers and ring boxes made from renewably sourced trees. These values influence every piece we produce and decision that we make.
SDJ creations are inspired by? Our pieces are inspired by ancient
artefacts, classical Greek mythology and Aotearoa’s dramatic landscapes, terrains, mountain ranges, flora, and fauna. Our signature collections feature castings from real leaves, seed pods and other plants, immortalising every detail and texture.
Our mountain ring collection is inspired by the peaks and mountain ranges of Aotearoa and Aoraki Mt Cook. Mountains hold such special significance for so many and our customers really love to be able to celebrate that connection by incorporating it into in their wedding band, or special occasion ring,
What are your current best-selling pieces?
• Mountain ring collection, specifically Aoraki bands and mountain fitted bands.
• Gem set Mira engagement rings.
Waterdrop circle necklace - 9ct yellow gold with recycled diamond.
Sterling silver Sycamore earrings.
Mountain ring & neve set - both 9ct white gold. Tourmaline centre stone.
• Waterdrop necklaces and earrings.
• Sycamore necklaces.
• Green sapphires are our specialty and we love to set these into many of our rings.
Tell us about two crucial milestone moments in your career… Each time we’ve moved to a new space has felt like a huge leap forward for the business. Our current store is our ‘forever home’ in Sydenham and before that we were located on High Street in the Christchurch CBD. My first shop was a tiny 12m2 space in Cashmere and tiny as it was, signing the lease for my own independent space definitely felt like a big turning point. The biggest milestone for me though would be hiring my wonderful employees, it’s such a joy to be able to come in to work each day and share the joys of this business with them.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in the trade…
Be creative about where you get your experience from and be open to any new opportunities that arise, you never know where they may lead. While I’m sure there are traditional apprenticeships available out there, I’m quite happy to have gone a less conventional route.
How do you relax in your spare time?
Aside from jewellery making I like a lot of different craftsknitting, crochet, cross stitch, weaving. Ned and I enjoy a good walk too.
Did you see any jewellery pieces during your recent trip to Europe that really excited and inspired you?
So many! I managed to see so much jewellery and art in Europe, it was really inspiring. Highlights would be seeing the ancient Etruscan and Egyptian jewellery collections in the Louvre, and the Imperial Treasury in Vienna. While not necessarily jewellery, I also loved the Matisse Museum in Nice and the Medici portrait gallery in the Uffizi – they’re pictured wearing some fabulous jewellery.
Plans for the future?
After my Europe trip of inspiration gathering, I have a bunch of new collection ideas swimming around in my head. I’m excited to get back to creating at my bench!
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Inspired by London life
Every northern autumn, London’s Goldsmiths’ Fair brings together a curated selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths. Each exhibitor has a unique approach to working with precious metals, fusing techniques and inspirations in innovative ways.
Of the 130, 2024 exhibitors 20 craftspeople will be exhibiting at the Fair for the first time. One of these first timers will be Kasun Ekanayake, Creative Director behind the brand ‘Kasun London’. Kasun was born in Sri Lanka and raised in New Zealand, where he finished a bachelor’s in industrial design and learned jewellery manufacture and design in Auckland under goldsmith Graham Shirley. Kasun moved to England in 2007 during his around-the-world back packing holiday. After working as a designer for many brands in the
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jewellery industry in the United Kingdom, Kasun settled in London in 2011, where the ‘Kasun London’ jewellery brand was established.
Inspired from his life and experiences in London, Kasun creates uplifting jewellery collections that are playful and sometimes quirky. His collections are available at leading international stockists and online.
“Close to 20 years ago when I was at Graham Shirley’s we were one of the first in New Zealand to offer 3D printing and CAD services to the trade,” said Kasun. “I was involved in the design of NZ’s first designer jewellery collections.
“My advice to someone starting out in the trade would be if you want to build a brand it helps if you can offer something different to the norm. Don’t be afraid to be different. Embrace social media, especially tik tok and make sure to show off your thinking and making processes through those channels.”
In his spare time during the northern summer Kasun plays cricket as often as he can. “Sometimes it can be hard balancing the shop and cricket matches, but I love the game. I must admit two of my main passions are cricket and jewellery! Also, in my spare time one of the best things about living in London is how easy is to travel to other countries, which I love doing. This helps inspire new collections as well as sourcing
gemstones.
“I do, however, miss the vast space of emptiness I experienced in NZ, the mountainous city landscapes, especially the hilly Wellington city where I went to university. I loved how most cities are so close to the Pacific Ocean and pristine beaches. I love driving in NZ. When I’m driving anywhere near the ocean or the forest (bush) there will always be roads going off the highway leading to interesting scenic beaches or nice forest walks - which I know that my dog Pepper would especially love! I’m definitely due a visit to NZ soon!”
Kasun Ekanayake.
Kasun presents jewellery with a story.
Freshwater pearl droplet necklaces in silver and gold vermeil from Kasun’s Pearls & Boys collection.
From Kasun’s ‘God Loves Fangs’ collection, a Vampire Bite Ring in 18ct yellow gold vermeil onyx and diamond. The piece was inspired by the notion that vampires and other supernatural creatures are living among us (unbeknownst
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Why So Serious? Signet ring in 9ct yellow gold and baguette diamonds.
Tailormade time
A thimble, a bobbin, a pin cushion, a pair of scissors, or a tape measure may be the simple tools of the trade of couture, but in Chanel's ‘Couture O'Clock’ collection, they become playful elements in a luxurious capsule collection of watches celebrating French fashion designer Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel (1883-1971).
Chanel has a highly distinct and original approach to watchmaking, in line with the house's ethos of embodying the spirit of its founder in everything it creates. Each watch and a desk clock is a limited edition exploring various facets of the couture house's craft, while shimmering with diamonds and alive with whimsical details.
Mademoiselle Chanel was a perfectionist, utterly dedicated to her craft. She was known for her handson approach in her rue Cambon ateliers, where she brought to life her now legendary haute couture creations.
The Mademoiselle Privé Pincushion Cuff Couture yellow gold watch is limited to five pieces. A new motif, inspired by pins in a pincushion, adorns the dial.
The Couture Workshop clock, a unique piece featuring five bejewelled mannequins dancing under a chandelier, also functions as a music box playing 'My Woman,' a melody beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel.
The safety pin necklace has a tiny quartz powered watch and the pincushion ring is set with diamonds and 134 miniature gold pearls.
Boy-friend Couture watch elegantly channels the iconic
featuring intricate silver braid outlines and eight diamonds resembling buttons.
Subtler is the white J12 Couture with scissors for the hour and minute hands, a needle for the sweep seconds and a bezel reminiscent of a tape measure, all against a dial decorated with a dressmaking pattern. The J12 White Star Couture wristwatch contrasts dazzling white ceramic and diamond baguettes and the black link and case edges.
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On the wild side
Since its inaugural edition in 2005, the non profit bi-annual event, Only Watch, held under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco, has raised NZ$234 million for the benefit of research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other genetic diseases. This came about by auctioning highly creative, one-of-a-kind timepieces put forward by leading watch brands, including big players and niche independents.
This year 47 lots were auctioned by Christies, Geneva, comprising the work of 73 watchmakers and donated by 52 brands. Unbridled from commercial concerns and brand guidelines, they
Designed, developed and manufactured at Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking workshop in Geneva, the Tambour Einstein Automata features a dial of remarkable craftsmanship. Incorporating the techniques of microsculpture and grisaille enamel, the dial depicts the likeness of Albert Einstein in one of his most notorious photographic and mischievous portraits, sticking his tongue out in an unexpected moment of levity.
For the first time Bart and Tim Grönefeld decided to add a hinged hunter case back to one of their timepieces, the Gronefeld 1941 Principia. The dial of the watch showcases a vibrant and intricate mandala design. Bart: “On the dial, you'll find highly polished hour markers. To make this unique dial we started off with 60 base dials to create one perfect dial. It took 16 clichés to print the dial, one cliché for each colour. A mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form, it holds the power to transform a universe of suffering into one of joy.”
produced some truly surprising designs and remarkable feats of engineering to animate their watches. At Only Watch, watchmakers and brands make their watches at their own expense and risk and are therefore free to do as they please.
Czapek’s donation was a unique openworked reinterpretation of a double escapement watch, a combination initially created in 1830 that is still very rare in wristwatches. Two independent escapements beat at their own pace, with any rate variations balanced by a differential, all beautifully featured on the dial side.
Tiffany & Co’s, the Bird on a Rock pendant watch re-envisions Jean Schlumberger’s iconic brooch that he created for Tiffany & Co. in 1965. For the pendant watch design, Schlumberger’s bird is repositioned in a front-facing stance as it perches atop the case. The case features a faceted aquamarine crystal of over 34cts, secured by four 18ct yellow gold prongs, that sits atop a dial with 461 snow-set diamonds of over 1 total carat.
The platinum bird, set with over 3cts of diamonds, has pink sapphire eyes and 18ct yellow gold feet.
Here are a handful of the most inventive and lively.
The Louis Moinet Art-Tech is a strictly traditional watch with a hand-wound tourbillon movement. In similar fashion to the Lederer timepiece, its dial is immediately distinguishable with its vibrant colour palette and intricate dial pattern. There’s use of laser engraving on a silicon wafer, a technique that only a few brands have explored in watchmaking. This approach creates an iridescent surface, showcasing a captivating play of light and adding a unique character to the watch.
Urwerk's Space-Time Blade: Where science fiction and time telling meet in glowing magic. Set on a bronze pedestal, the digits of light guide you through the Spacetime continuum, as the glass column illuminates not only the hours, minutes and seconds but also kilometres.
Continuing their fruitful collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami, Hublot presented the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Only Watch Sapphire, in a case made entirely of clear sapphire in the shape of twelve petals set with 444 gemstones. But the MP-15 goes beyond aesthetics with Hublot’s first-ever central flying tourbillon movement.
To date, the Barbier-Mueller’s Mosaïque II is the only collaboration F.P. Journe has made. The watch has employed the visionary design of Eric Giroud, with the craftsmanship of Les Cadraniers de Genève and Les Boîtiers de Genève.
The result is a 41mm platinum watch, with a mesmerising mosaic of stones, to create a lotus flower that represents more than 1000 hours of work and incorporates 12 métiers d’art techniques. The stones, set using the champlevé technique, adorn the dial, case middle and clamshell back, for a fully sculptural effect.
MB&F and H. Moser joined forces to create a unique version of Moser’s Streamliner for the auction. While combining the design codes of both brands, the star of the show is the return of a miniature DJ Panda, who is in charge of the sounds on the chiming minute repeater timepiece.
Here’s to the heroines
Meet ‘The ReBelles’ - a Stephen Webster collection that draws inspiration from the fearless heroines of history, honouring their remarkable accomplishments, sharp intellect, and indomitable spirit of rebellion. Each of the seven limited edition cocktail rings from the British designer pays homage to the distinct personality and magnetic charisma of the rebel who serves as its muse.
ROCKET GIRL
Visualising the American mathematical genius, Katherine Johnson (1918-2020), who was the original ’human calculator’ and played a pivotal role in space exploration. 'Rocket Girl' Cocktail Ring is set in blue titanium on a white gold shank, with a central trillion dynamite cut amethyst with Paraiba tourmalines, diamonds, purple and blue sapphires. £32,800.
MAKING WAVES
Inspired by the activist Rachel Carson (1907-1964), a marine biologist who was the first to question the extensive use of synthetic pesticides and the damage they caused to the health of people and the environment. 'Making Waves' Cocktail Ring is crafted from 18ct white gold, featuring a central carved moonstone face (shown in 16.50ct) with grey and white diamond spines. £25,000.
RED SAIL SUNSET
Taking inspiration from Ching Shih, a legendary pirate who commanded The Red Flag Fleet, consisting of 1,800 ships and a vast crew of some 80,000 men. 'Red Sail Sunset' cocktail ring is crafted from 18ct yellow gold with a central orange citrine and cabochon ruby sails, white diamonds and tattoo detailing using black plating. £20,000.
LOVE ON THE NILE
Inspired by Cleopatra and her depiction in the 1963 epic movie ‘Anthony & Cleopatra’, played by the legendary actress, Elizabeth Taylor. 'Love on the Nile' cocktail ring is crafted from 18ct yellow gold with a central Tahitian pearl, black diamonds, London Blue topaz baguettes and green tsavorites. £13,600.
JOIE DE VIVRE
Influenced by Marsha P Johnson, a transgender woman of colour, one of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City. The cocktail ring is set in 18ct yellow gold with a central lilac spinel with a rainbow of square cut sapphires, tsavorites and enamel detailing. £23,300.
DOUBLE DUTCH
Inspired by Mata Hari, the rumoured double agent working for both sides during the Great War. The 'Double Dutch' cocktail ring is set in 18ct rose gold with a central peridot surrounded by diamonds, with a jewelled snake set with diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires and gold tassels. £38,400.
SWAN SONG
Taking inspiration from Anna Pavlova, probably the most famous ballet dancer and a heroine to generations of young ballerinas. The 'Swan Song' cocktail ring is set in 18ct white gold with a central green dichroic tourmaline and white diamonds. £30,000.
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A tale of golden spurs
Chele Clarkin often gets asked to make some ‘interesting’ pieces of jewellery, but her last request was certainly ‘interesting and amazing’. HRH The Crown Prince of Johor requested a pair of solid gold polo spurs.
Chele: “When asked if I would make them I quickly said, ‘of course’, then worried about the logistics later.
This request required specialised help. To produce these required a great team and I could not be happier with the result.
“I had worked with Paul Williams for more than 30 years, I know his work and that I would get the job done right. Paul now works with Nick Cowley at The Refinery - Rotorua's Manufacturing Jeweller, so a good combo. Paul and Nick worked on the logistics together and called on Mike, Paul’s brother to CAD them for us.
“Once they were cast, Paul set to work cleaning them up and putting them together and was given the task of hand fabricating the lettering and gold buttons for the straps. These spurs are more than 300 grams each in 9ct yellow gold, with white gold rollers and the initials TMJ (Tunku Mahkota Johor) overlayed on each spur. Even the buckles are 9ct gold.
“I then got my friend Helen Nash, a saddler, on board to handmake the spur straps. These she made from NZ bridle
leather and they are completely hand stitched. Then to prevent the spurs from being scratched or damaged when not in use, Helen made a pouch each for them using NZ deerskin.
To complete the package was a NZ rimu box with the initials TMJ engraved into the top
Chele Clarkin with Big Betty and guard dog Dory.
“I was worried about how these would get to HRH, but brother David, who has worked with the Royal Family for more than 20 years, had that in hand. I was visited by one of HRH’s body guards who had to duck to get in the doorway and come in sideways - he was a mountain of a man! I gladly handed the spurs to him, knowing they were in safe hands and he personally delivered them.
“When Chele contacted me with a crazy request to make some gold polo spurs, she had to repeat herself when I found out it was for HRH, The Prince of Johor.
“Paul Williams (our senior jeweller) and I set about planning the build and talking to people we would need to assist us in fabricating the spurs. One of the issues with the build was the physical size of each unit, as even the largest casting flasks couldn't cope with the volumetric shape.
“We both decided that the best way to solve the issue was to involve Mike Williams, of MW Design, an industrial product design agency, to supply us with CAD renders which we could break down and reassemble when they had been cast. Another issue was the amount of gold needed and the specialist casting equipment required to start the construction. Much thanks to Morris & Watson for its part in this step.
“Then, between Paul and I, we sank more than 85 hours into the construction and finish of the spurs.”
- Nick Cowley, The Refinery & Solar Jewellery, Rotorua
This elegant ESSE pendant is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Handcrafted in sterling silver with a dyed blue jade centre stone, blue enamel accents and individually bead set Swarovski marcasites (chain included).
Could be matched with 43-189BC or 43-300BTP earrings
Contact: AM Imports Pty Ltd.
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Senior jeweller Paul Williams at The Refinery & Solar Jewellery, Rotorua.
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Take it to the top
Since ancient times there has been a tradition of wearing elaborate head wear to symbolise significance. The Greeks and Romans wore gold braided leaves in the shape of a crown to signify high honours. In medieval times, crowns and jewels were worn by brides.
Tiaras became synonymous with royalty in the 18th century. During this time, coronations were cemented by the crowning of a new heir to the throne. While many of the tiaras have not survived since these early periods, they have been captured in classical art pre-dating the neoclassical period. The
Natural pearl and diamond tiara,
This one-of-a-kind tiara sold at auction for US$1,152,600. The tiara can be worn as a tiara and the metal frame. It was a gift for
CisternaIn who married to Prince Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of Aosta,
beauty, permanence, and iconography of tiaras have continued into the 20th century instilling the fantasy of what one was into the present-day fashion scene.
Here is a look at the five most expensive tiaras sold by Sotheby’s auction house in 2023.
natural pearls. Each natural pearl is supported by a rose diamond mount adding to the lustre and
Diamond tiara from the 1930s
This tiara is an emblematic timepiece of 1930s fashions. It is known as a ‘Halo Tiara’, as it is meant to be worn at a steep angle, high on the crown of the head, encircling the wearer with a halo-like blaze of precious stones. The style was developed to serve as the perfect complement to the closely cropped, waved hairstyles that were in favour of fashionable women at the time. This tiara sold at auction for US$659,000.
It is extraordinary because of its graduated series of alternating palmette and arrowhead motifs, each palmette motif supporting a cushion-shaped diamond, set throughout with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, the band enhanced with baguette diamonds.
From the collection of Princess Maria Immaculata of Bourbon, 1844-1899
Made by Köchert, a Viennese jeweller, this magnificent tiara from the late 19th century was sold at auction for US$898,000. It is constructed from natural pearls and diamonds. The tiara is an openwork, garland design, set with drop features to slightly baroque drop-shaped natural pearls set throughout with cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds.
The central elements are detachable and it comes with two hairpins. It was common during this time for tiaras to be multi-functional and worn as necklaces or bracelets.
Ruby and diamond tiara, circa 1896
Rubies and diamonds are the perfect combination in this tiara from 1896. This tiara was part of the estate of Isabella, Duchess of Württemberg (1871-1904). It stands out for the one-of-a kind rubies and bow ribbon set design and includes a set of three matching hairpins. Sold for US$841,900.
Ruby and diamond tiara/ necklace
From the Collection of Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (18701902), this superb ruby and diamond necklace/tiara is from Köchert, circa 1893. It sold at a Sotheby's auction for US$602,300. It is designed as a spray of wild roses, where the stamen and rose-buds are set with cushion-shaped and oval rubies. The leaves are pavéset with cushion-shaped and rose diamonds. Additionally, it includes six brooch fittings and two hairpin fittings.
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Showcasing the art of decoration
Patek Philippe presented 80 exceptional timepieces, alongside craftsmen demonstrating their rare artisanal skills at the 2024 Rare Handcrafts Exhibition in London.
At the heart of the collection was Patek Philippe’s dedication to perpetuating rare artisanal techniques such as enamelling, engraving, marquetry, and gem-setting. While other luxury watchmakers increasingly incorporate elements of these skills, Patek Philippe is unparalleled in its comprehensive approach to preserving the full breadth of these ancestral métiers d’art.
Among the showcase creations were pocket watches, dome clocks, table clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches.
Play of Feathers pocket watch featuring a white egret in a miniature painting on enamel. The gold dial is hand-guilloched with a sunburst motif and coated with dark green translucent enamel, showcasing the flinqué enamelling technique. The crown is set with a green sapphire cabochon (0.32ct). The watch is accompanied by a white-gold stand on a green marble base.
This pocket-size work of art is a miniature enamel painting of light playing on purple irises, based on the work of Claude Monet. The makers used 20 colours and fired the piece 28 times at temperatures of up to 900ºC.
Bear and Salmon pocket watch with a caseback in wood marquetry showing a brown bear catching a brightly coloured fish. The incredible detail is created by 315 tiny veneer parts, as well as 75 inlays, from a palette of 38 species of wood of different colours and textures. The dial is in American walnut and the small-seconds dial is in sycamore maple. An almandine garnet cabochon (0.42ct) is set into the crown.
The smoky atmosphere of a billiards saloon is perfectly captured in this wristwatch decorated with Grand Feu cloisonné enamel.
The American Trains dome clock captures the dawn of the age of the railway in the United States. The dramatic streamlined train and New York skyscrapers are recreated in grand feu cloisonné enamel and silver paillons (thin sheets of usually fine metallic foil, as of silver or gold.)
This fascinating scene on a desk clock of coy carp swimming beneath water lilies in translucent water is made of 385 different tiny wood parts, chosen from 36 different types of wood for their colour and texture.
Riding the rails
Earlier this year London’s Theo Fennell launched his collection, ‘Masterworks’, a compilation of one-of-a-kind pieces. Among the collection is the Railings bangle inspired by the various railings of London.
“It often occurred to me how sculptural and individual the railings in London squares and streets were,” said Theo. “I started to sketch out an idea of how a bangle might look if it were made up as a circle of railings.
“I took this idea a step further, adding
a basement gate to act as the opening to the cuff, adapting a version of its latch to act as the snap. Finally, I added a bicycle and a dog to the prototype, and it looked and felt like a miniature part of this great city.
“Since then, we have made versions in every mixture of coloured gold and stones and almost every breed of dog and cat, as well as anything else that might be tethered or leant against the individual railings of that city street or square. Each one also boasts its appropriate, enamelled, miniature street sign.”
A Railings bracelet in 18ct yellow gold, enamelled and set with diamonds.
Having a swinging time
Pendant or sautoir watches are swinging back into popularity, as revealed at the Watches and Wonders Fair held in Geneva in the northern spring, where fashion houses presented several styles of pendant timepieces in their lineups of creations for the year.
Sautoirs and indeed pendant watches on said necklaces, have been around since the 17th century, becoming popular in the 18th century when French aristocrats started wearing them as status symbols. The name comes from the French verb ‘sauter’ meaning ‘to jump’, supposedly because of the way the necklace dances as the wearer moves and refers to a long necklace that can reach as far as the waist. Unsurprisingly this style had a resurgence in the 1920s, with flapper girls finding them the ideal accessory for drop-waist dresses and uncomplicated necklines.
Watchmaker Piaget brought the sautoir back to the stage with its ‘21st Century Collection’, a line of jewels, each with a secret or open watch dial dangling from precious metal and stone chains. It was Piaget who coined the moniker ‘Swinging Sautoirs’, a reference to the relative freedom of the time mirrored in the freemoving, seductive style of pendant.
The Chanel Bust Long Necklace Couture watch includes a diamond-encrusted dressmaker’s mannequin on a gold chain. The waist slides open to reveal a concealed watch dial.
Adorned with onyx and diamonds the sautoir captivates while the watch, graced with a tassel of lustrous Akoya pearls, completes the ensemble by Vacheron Constantin.
Piaget’s Swinging Sautoir watch is centred on a rare 25.38ct oval cabochon Zambian emerald. The draped chain is hand-made from twisted gold circular links, connected by diamonds and interspersed with emeralds. The malachite dial pays homage to Piaget’s 1960s creations and the sautoir is finished with a three-strand fringe, a silky cascade of diamonds, tipped with cabochon emeralds.
In the nature of things
‘Nature Studies’, a July exhibition of jewellery and objets d’art was an opportunity for Wellington jeweller Steph Lusted to showcase the beauty of Mother Nature through her own personal observations and interpretations.
Visitors were invited to look closely to find moonstones representing dew drops on a leaf, the intricately engraved wings of a tiny insect and a critically endangered species rendered in equally rare mammoth ivory.
“I chose to realise these various subjects in materials that have been used throughout the ages to mirror the beauty and majesty of the natural world around us,” said Steph.
Kōtuku / White Heron necklace in mammoth ivory and 9ct yellow gold.
Hungry Caterpillar necklace in 18ct yellow gold, sterling silver, hand carved cattle bone (stained) and moonstone with a sterling silver wheat chain.
Eel necklace in sterling silver and moonstone.
Sterling silver and hand carved mother-ofpearl shell eel necklace.
Hand carved Tagua Nut (vegetable ivory) Field Mouse necklace in 9ct yellow gold.
Sunday 8th September 9.30am to 4.30pm Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Westhaven, Auckland
Sixteen exciting new exhibitors and two new rooms
Arrive early on Sunday and get a free barista coffee and a freshly baked muffin and a danish pastry. Enter the draw to win one of two $500 House of Travel, travel vouchers Or come later in the day for a glass of bubbles Register to visit now www.jewelleryfair.co.nz
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In sunny Gisborne, smack in the middle of town, you will find a very talented man, Tony Field, in his beautiful corner store.
Tony trained as a jeweller with Peter Hutchings in Gisborne. He eventually purchased the business, Fine Arts & Jewellers in 1980 and that's how he developed the concept for his current store, Tony Field Jewellers. He has always loved antiques and now offers a wide range of jewellery, pearls, estate jewellery, antiques, watches and products targeted towards the cruise ship industry.
Tony and his late partner Janet Shiach were together for 27 years and travelled the world extensively. She adored sapphires and pearls. On a trip to Singapore, Tony purchased Ceylonese sapphires which he made into a very special Faberge style 'memorial egg' in memory of Janet, who died in 2021. Previously he had made her another egg with rubies and diamonds after a trip to India. These eggs are just exquisite and if you ever get a chance to visit Tony, ask him for a peek.
Away from work, Tony is a keen gardener and lives in an old home beside the river, which has been in his family since 1939. He enjoys gardening as recreation on an acre of terraced gardens, traditionally styled in 'rooms' to reflect his travels with Janet. These gardens were badly damaged in the Cyclone Gabrielle floods, so now Tony is hard at work putting them to rights.
Tony Field.
Set with rubies and diamonds, the surprise inside – a miniature Taj Mahal complete with an elephant and a tiger.
A very special egg in memory of Tony’s partner, Janet Shiach (1952-2021). The centre stone surprise inside – an 18.12ct Ceylonese sapphire accompanied by three smaller sapphires and three cultured pearls.
JWNZ Spring Trade Fair 2024
Sunday 8th September 9.30am to 4.30pm
60 A&C Oslo Jewellery - TAD Design
36 AM Imports Pty Ltd
12 ARMS NZ
47 Audacious Gems
16-17 BECKS
59 Blumoon Diamonds
44-45 Carl Yung Gems
54 Chemgold
50-51 Citizen Watches Australia
52-53 Designa Accessories
39-42 Duraflex Group Australia
68 Eugene's Jewellery
67 Evident New Zealand
26 Fabuleux Vous Ltd. / FV Jewellery
48 Finneys Importers and Distributors Ltd
5 & 55 G & A Warburtons
11 Gallagher
65 Gerrim International
ROVING Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand
72 Heart & Grace
15 House of Bond
1 Himalayan Treasures
ROVING Jewellers & Watchmakers New Zealand
ROVING Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand
ROVING JT 2024 - Jewellery Time magazine
66 Lagani Limited
18-19 Landau Jewellery
24-25 Moreton Jewellery
2-3 Morris & Watson
63 NAJO
43 Nationwide Jewellers
46 New Zealand Jewellery Findings
49 Nina's Jewellery Wholesale
56 NZ Gem Trading Co Ltd
9 Olympic Swiss Watches
69 OOZOO Timepieces / Steel & Barnett
37-38 Pacific Time Industries
70 Paul Shadiac Imports Pty. Ltd.
27-29 PEKA
64 Poix & Troy
20 Precious Gem Imports
21 Pronto Clock Company
61 RAD Wholesale Jewellery
30-32 Regal
8 Showcase Jewellers Buying Group
58 Sparkle Impex
13-14 Star Gems & Jewellery
57 Stolen Girlfriends Club
4 Techspan
22-23 The Refinery & Solar Jewellery
62 Time Supply
71 Triton Sourcing & Distribution Ltd.
ROVING Watchmakers Institute of New Zealand
6-7 West End Collection
10 World Shiner NZ
33-35 Worth & Douglas
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Morris and Watson takes pride in delivering friendly customer service along with high-quality products and services. Founded in 1928 and still privately owned, the company is now in its fourth generation. Despite its growth in size and capabilities, it remains a family-run business with traditional values at its heart. Morris and Watson offers a wide range of precious metal products and services, including Bullion, Precious Metal Refining, Fabricated metals, CAD, 3D printing, Casting, Bangles and Chains.
Brands: M&W
Techspan 4
Tim Fastnedge
PO Box 15 262, New Lynn, Auckland 1061
Tel 0275 701 702 / 0800 603 603 info@elma-ultrasonic.co.nz www.elma-ultrasonic.co.nz
Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners made in Germany by Elma, supplied in New Zealand by authorised distributor - Techspan Group. High quality - exceptional results.
Established more than 50 years ago, G&A Warburtons continues to offer the best range in NZ. We proudly service manufacturing and retail jewellers, hobbyists, students and gemmologists. We specialise in all tools, equipment and consumerables for jewellers and custom packaging. With a fully stocked showroom in Auckland we offer great service.
West End Collection is a leading Watch & Jewellery Distributor supplying premium jewellers across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Our extensive range of 16 major international brands includes premium Swiss watches, (Maurice Lacroix, Roamer) famous international fashion watch brands including Maserati, Bering, ICE watches, Vivienne Westwood etc. West End Collection also owns Georgini Jewellery and will have an amazing display of new release collections to view. We will also be showcasing the newly released Titan watch range in 2024.
Brands: Swiss Watches: Maurice Lacroix, Philip Watch, Roamer, Jacques du Manoir. Fashion Watches: Maserati, ICE watch, Bering, Vivienne Westwood, Ingersoll, Nordgreen, Chiara Ferragni, Oui & Me, Disney, Festina. Jewellery Brands: Georgini, Maserati, Chiara Ferragni, Rebel & Rose. Clocks: Braun, Disney.
Showcase Jewellers Buying Group
Nicola Adams / Anthony Enriquez
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L1, Suite 4 - 550 Pricess Highway, Kirrawee - Sydney, NSW 2232, Australia
Tel 0061 2 8566 1800 enquiries@showcasejewellersgroup.com www.showcasejewellers.com
Supporting the independent jeweller, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Our range of services include merchandise, marketing, finance, administration, retail,training and education. Join our collective of like-minded business owners and watch your business thrive.
Brands: Showcase Jewellers Buying Group services.
Olympic Swiss Watches
Courtney MacKinnon 8F Ward Street, New Lynn, Auckland 0600 Tel 09 825 0061 sales@olympicwatch.com www.olympicwatch.com
Established in 1972, Olympic Watches was founded with the goal of producing affordable high quality watches. Nearly 50 years later Olympic is still known for its reliable time pieces and have now extended the range to include giftware and watch straps. In 2023 Olympic also picked up the New Zealand agency for Danish watch brand Obaku.
Jewellers Block Insurance, exclusive to Gallagher. Product designed for jewellery & watchmaking businesses, extending to a wholesaler, manufacturer or pawn broker. It also includes optional covers such as transit coverage, exhibition insurance and reputation and liability insurance. Jewellers Block Insurance - exclusive to Gallagher. Claims Advocate/Dedicated claims team. Risk mitigation. Jewellers Block Insurance, Package Offering, Claims Advocate, Risk Mitigation.
ARMS NZ
Malcolm Alderton
PO Box 2786, Christchurch 8140 Tel 021 145 3493 malcolm@arms.com.au www.armsusa.com
Born in NZ, raised in Australia, matured in USA, ARMS Software is the premier software for retail & wholesale jewellers international. If you want to grow your business then take 15 minutes to find out how ARMS has assisted hundreds of successful jewellers accelerate their growth.
Brands: ARMS Signature Series Retail & Wholesale software, ARMS Smart POS state of the art POS software, ARMS iQ cloud based analytics, web based programme.
JT 2024 - Jewellery Time magazine Wall
Debbie Whiting
Tel 0274 777 955 / 09 378 1222 inklink@xtra.co.nz www.jewellerytime.co.nz
The official magazine of the Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand. JT 2024 is the focal point of JWNZ member and New Zealand jewellery and watch industry communication. Published seasonally, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter by InkLink Publications Ltd.
BALLROOM
Star Gems & Jewellery.......................... 13, 14
Tilak Wadhwa
PO Box 105 000, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1143
Tel 09 261 2638 info@stargems.co.nz www.stargems.co.nz
We are the leading supplier for diamonds in New Zealand. We carry an extensive range of meticulously selected and sourced diamonds in all shapes, sizes, colours and grades. We use cutting edge technical software and hardware to test, grade, photograph and video our diamond stock. We focus on speedy and sharp service. But most importantly we take pride in building and maintaining relationships that last.
House of Bond
Sahil Wadhwa
PO Box 105 000, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1143
Tel 09 638 9039
info@houseofbond.co.nz www.houseofbond.co.nz
House of Bond is a leading diamond jewellery wholesaler based out of New Zealand, with experience of mre than 50 years in the South Pacific market. They pride ourselves in quality jewellery at affordable prices. Their product ranges from on-trend styles to designs of timeless elegance. These styles are set with natural coloured stones and diamonds in pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets as well as gold jewellery.
14 Duncan Court - Ottoway Park, Adelaide, SA 5013, Australia Tel 0061 8 8440 3300
michaelgrant@becksgroup.au www.becksgroup.au
At BECKS we champion love in everything we do since 1976. Our ongoing passion remains to create world class wedding rings and jewellery products using the finest precious metals, diamonds and manufacturing techniques. We're proud to be a family-owned business, operating with a team of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring each piece is finished to the highest standards. For both customers and clients, we stand by three powerful words. Long live love.
Brands: BECKS
Landau Jewellery 18, 19
Craig Dawson PO Box 5323, Papanui, Christchurch 8542 Tel 03 338 4016 craig@landaujewellery.co.nz www.landaujewellery.co.nz
Landau Jewellery manufactures an extensive range of fine diamond jewellery. Come and see our new styles including cutting edge modern, re-imagined retro and beautifully crafted classics. We will be featuring the Landau Collection of special "one of a kind" pieces set with stunning coloured stones which will be heirlooms of the future. We look forward to seeing you at the fair.
Brands: Landau
Precious Gem Imports
Roger McKinnon / Joy Thavat
PO Box 37 597, Parnell, Auckland 1151 Tel 09 377 8038
sales@preciousgem.co.nz www.preciousgem.co.nz
Importer and wholesaler of fine quality diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other precious gemstones.
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Pronto Clock Company
Michelle Arndt-Russell PO Box 512, Matamata 3400
Tel 07 880 9795
sales@prontoclocks.co.nz
We are NZ's clock specialists, proud to represent our chosen range of clocks. From Collectables to Grandfathers and everything in between, all guaranteed - supported by our in-house service workshop. Rhythm, Howard Miller, NeXtime, Lascelles, Smiths, Wharton, Hekas and own range of Collectable Clocks.
Brands: Rhythm, Smiths, Lascelles, Hekas, Collectables, Howard Miller, NeXtime, Wharton.
The Refinery & Solar Jewellery ............. 22, 23
Come meet the new owners of Solar Jewellery. New Zealand's largest selection of coloured stone jewellery. We offer a continuation of the business service and supply of quality kiwi made jewellery to your retail. All made locally in our Rotorua workshop boasting three experienced jewellers. At the refinery we back up the catalogue by evolving current styles and adding new designs. We can also design and manufacture short production runs, wholesale repairs, optic frame repair and rhodium plating.
Brands: The Refinery, Solar Jewellery
Moreton Jewellery ...............................
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Deane Moreton
4 - 340 Durham Street North, CBD, Christchurch 8013
Tel 0272 222 590 / 03 421 6495 deane@moreton.nz www.moretonjewellery.co.nz
Moreton Jewellery is a family-owned boutique New Zealand business. They pride themselves on building strong relationships, creating stunning toanga and bringing you the very best of New Zealand craftmanship. Moreton Jewellery brings a combination of traditional and contemporary designs to their extensive range. Their fresh designs and unique style make them one of NZ's leading suppliers of genuine pounamu products. Pounamu carving, Pounamu silver jewellery.
NZ's most diverse, on trend and largest stainless steel collection. Our speciality being sterling silver with FV pearls, precious and semiprecious stones. A very unique offering of pearls uniquely designed in house. Local family business. Best ever jewellery cleaning products exclusive to NZ.
Brands: Fabuleux Vous, Old Skipper, Cudworth, J.C. Jewels.
PEKA is a premier wholesale provider with an extensive range of gold and silver chains, pearls, findings, earrings and pendants. We pride ourselves in sourcing products made from high-quality materials to ensure durability and longevity. We offer a wide range of designs and styles to cater to the diverse and ever-changing needs of our customers.
7 Akihiro Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024 Tel 0278 118 294 / 09 638 7378 kirsty@regal.co.nz www.regal.co.nz
Regal will be showcasing our range of handmade bracelets, chain, bangles, pendants, mounts and wedding rings, all made in our workshop. We will be displaying our imported range including some beautiful diamond and coloured stone pieces. We also be showcasing mounts and wedding rings - all made in our workshop. We have added stones. The team will be on hand to discuss anything CAD-related and of course our famous Sale Bins will be ready to go. We can't wait to see
Worth & Douglas ............................
John Worth PO Box 8566, Newmarket, Auckland 1049 Tel 09 303 4666 sales@worthdouglas.co.nz www.worthdouglas.com
As a leading jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler, we specialise in made-to-order wedding rings, custom designs, a diverse range of rings and bangles and offer an extensive collection of trendy earrings, pendants, necklaces, sovereign coin and souvenir jewellery for anyone seeking quality and variety in their jewellery inventory.
Brands: W&D, Karen Walker Jewellery, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, ZiRO, Memento, Luv You.
AM Imports Pty Ltd
John Michaelis / Susi Chinnery-Brown (NZ Agent) PO Box 62, Morrinsville 3340 Tel 021 751 115 / 0061 3 9500 2777 info@amimports.com / susi@twentyfive7.co.nz www.amimports.com
Our range of reproduction vintage jewellery is timeless, elegant and has a wide appeal to all age groups. Crafted in sterling silver, semi-precious stones and individually bead set with top grade Swarovski marcasites. Rings, earrings, necklets, brooches and bracelets/bangles - something to suit everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the fair with our latest selections for 2024.
Brands: ESSE marcasite jewellery.
Pacific Time Industries
Charlotte Dugdale & Ollie Dugdale PO Box 36331, Merivale, Christchurch 81461
Tel 03 356 3587 sales@pacifictime.co.nz www.pacifictime.co.nz
Pacific Time offers a comprehensive collection of quality watch straps, watch and clock parts, tools and batteries. In addition to our parts,
EXHIBITORS
Duraflex Group Australia ........... 39, 40, 41, 42
Helen Finlayson
Level 1 - 328 High Street, Chatswood, Sydney, NSW 2067, Australia
Tel 0061 2 9417 0177
Helen@dgau.com.au www.dgau.com.au
DGAU is recognised as a leading wholesale supplier of jewellery and watches to the NZ trade. Showcasing an extensive range of Trade Fair Only Specials in diamond jewellery, lab grown diamond jewellery and watches. New season releases across the brands will also be on display.
Brands: Diamonds by DGA, Lab diamonds by DGA, WOLF, Luminox.
Suite 2 - Level 4 - 828 Pacific Highway, Gordon, Sydney, NSW 2072, Australia
Tel 0061 2 9418 0000 niven@nationwidejewellers.com www.nationwidejewellers.com
Australasia's largest independent retail jewellers buying group with more than 400 members. Nationwide provides a range of benefits to support independent jewellers. For more information visit www.jgbs.com.
Brands: Nationwide Jewellers
Carl Yung Gems 44, 45
Carl Yung
PO Box 109 380, Newmarket, Auckland 1149 Tel 09 623 2078
info@carlyung.com www.carlyunggems.myshopify.com
Diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Ruby, sapphire, emerald and coloured sapphire rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and neclaces. Semi-precious stone rings, earrings, pendant and bracelets. Loose stones also available.
New Zealand Jewellery Findings .................
Julie Jepson
Katikati 3129
Tel 0275 542 101 / 09 478 9950 sales@nzfindings.co.nz www.nzfindings.co.nz
We are pleased to support the Trade Fair again this year. Call in and see us (Julie & Dayna) downstairs at table 46. July 2024 catalogues will be available to collect. Importers and wholesalers of premium gold, platinum and sterling silver findings. Easy to use, full e-commerce website (log on required). Personal customer service. Quick dispatch of orders. Can try to source findings not in our product range.
Audacious Gems
Lisa Daysh
PO Box 168, Napier 4140
Tel 021 455 692 info@audaciousgems.co.nz www.audaciousgems.co.nz
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View new stock of coloured gems including sapphire, peach sapphire, teal sapphire, calibrated Fancy sapphire, ruby, tourmaline, spinel, aquamarine and large garnets. Brazilian and Zambian emerald, moissanite, briolette and plain earring drops, large quartz drops and more. Show specials.
Come see our beautiful range of new styles, new one off pieces and fair specials at the JWNZ Trade Fair.
Joel Blyde Unit 2 / 27 Kennaway Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8023 Tel 03 389 9878 sales@finneys.co.nz www.finneys.co.nz
Finneys is proud to supply: Top quality, beautifully made leather watch straps from Morellato, Italy. Energiser multi-drain and lithium batteries with 12-month guarantee cards to provide your customers with peace of mind. Connoisseurs jewellery cleaning products to care for your precious jewellery. Premium range of watch and jewellery tools from Horotec Switzerland - a specialist in tools and watch components worldwide since 1946. We also stock a wide range of rubber, silicone and metal straps to cover all your service line needs! We look forward to seeing you all at the fair!
Citizen Watches Australia is a multi-brand company - Citizen watches, Bulova watches, Alpina, Frederique Constant. We will be offering an extra 5% discount on all orders placed on the day of the fair.
Founded in 1965, Nina's Jewellery began its journey in Kununurra, WA - right on what would become the now famous Argyle Mines doorstep. In 1984 they were honoured to set the first Argyle diamonds. It was the start of a relationship that continues to this day, with their celebrated status as an Argyle Pink Diamonds Select AtelierTM. Using years of sales data, they have curated ranges based on their own best sellers and international market trends, designed to be in line with everyone's bottom line. Designed in Australia, these pieces are made to the highest modern standards and exacting levels of quality control by our Western Australian-based master jewellers.
Brands: Nina's coloured diamond Jewellery - Prism. Luster Collection - South Pacific Pearls. Rose' - Argyle pink and blue diamond range, Everessence - champagne diamonds. Wander Collection - inspired by the native flora and fauna of Australia's northern climes.
Designa Accessories is a family-owned Australian business that has been bringing fashion to timekeeping since 1984. One of Australia and New Zealand's major watch and jewellery distributors, Designa Accessories' distinctive portfolio includes prestigious Australian and iconic international watch and jewellery brands such as Maxum, GUESS Watches, Timex, Rosefield, Furla, Ted Baker, adidas Originals and August Berg. Everything we do comes from a passion for watches and for making people feel good about themselves. Designa Accessories exists not just as an ambition, but as an ideal.
PO Box 6397, Alexandria, NSW 2015, Australia Tel 0061 2 9698 8500
lindie@chemgold.com www.chemgold.com
For more than 35 years Chemgold has been supplying jewellery retailers and manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand. Our range of products and services includes casting, refining, fabricated alloys, findings, bullion, mounts, laser engraving and a comprehensive 10,000+ design catalogue. Chemgold offers a complete one stop for CAD/CAM, supporting our customers at every stage - from designing, printing, casting, moulds, finishing and setting. Apart from this we also aim to make customisation easier for clients with our JewelMount collection. We will be showcasing our CAD, printing, casting and finishing services. We will also showcase some of our metals, solders and findings. Brands: CAD, printing, casting and finishing services. Metals. Solders. Findings.
Established more than 50 years ago, G&A Warburtons continues to offer the best range in NZ. We proudly service manufacturing and retail jewellers, hobbyists, students and gemmologists. We specialise in all tools, equipment and consumables for jewellers and custom packaging. With a fully stocked showroom in Auckland, we offer great service.
NZ Gem is a proudly New Zealand-owned and operated family business that is a trusted supplier, supporting NZ jewellers for more than 40 years. NZ Gem supplies an extensive selection of high quality individual diamonds in round and fancy shapes. There is also a vast range of small parcel diamond goods, all of the highest quality. All our diamonds are ethically traded and carefully selected by qualified experts, for complete peace of mind.
Suite 601 - 155 King Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Tel 0061 2 9222 2733
info@sparkleimpex.com www.sparkleimpex.com
Sparkle Impex Pty. Ltd. is family-owned wholesale diamond dealer and jeweller helmed by Raj Barmecha, based in Sydney, Australia, with more than 37 years of excellence. Renowned for our competitive pricing and accesible inventory of internationally certified diamonds, we offer exquisite diamond jewellery under our distinct brands: Essentrial Diamonds, Ordyse, Amore & Amoro to name a few and our newest addition NEVER MINDED. Don't miss our latest collections unveiled at the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair 2024 - visit us to witness the brilliance first hand.
Brands: Essential Diamonds, Ordyse, Amorè, Amoro.
Blumoon
Chirag Jogani
Suite 308 - 227 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
A & C Jewellery is designed in Norway, with love down to the finest detail - inspired by the Nordic lifestyle. The jewellery expresses a relaxed elegance, with the desire to highlight your personality and inspire to be your self. Pure Steel collection is one of the bestselling collections - sharp, elegant, timeless and very wearable. Perfect basics to combine with other jewellery. Pure Steel is highly polished 316 Steel. Gold items are plated with 14ct gold. We always use IP plating, the most durable plating process. We also have a unisex collection that has a Scandinavian look and is designed to be worn by everyone. The lines are clean and quality durable. The stones used are mostly Swarovski and Australian crystal stones, but we also use hand-cut glass jewels made exclusively for us.
Brands: A&C Oslo Jewellery.
VISIT US AT THE JWNZ SPRING TRADE FAIR TABLE 71- COMMODORE’S ROOM
RAD Wholesale Jewellery ..........................
Adam Rad S. 2104 - L.1 - Tower 1 - 520 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW 2022, Australia
Tel 0061 4 9034 1232 info@radjewellerywholesale.com.au www.radwholesalejewellery.com.au
We are engaged in the mass production and wholesaling of fine jewellery with precious and semiprecious gemstones. Product ranges from basic classics to extravagant and dress pieces, rings, earrings, hoop earrings, necklaces, bracelets, Tennis necklaces, Tennis bracelets, bangle, pendant, cross pendants, alphabet pendants, cufflinks, pearl rings, pearl pendants, wedding bands, etc. All our 18ct jewellery is crafted with good quality diamonds graded "SI1 or VS2" clarity & colour "F" with excellent commitment and attentions.
AMERICA’S CUP FOYER
Time Supply
Ken Abbott
Level 2 East - 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Tel 0061 4 1052 4474 ken@timesupply.com.au www.timesupply.com.au
Timesupply is a leading distributor for high quality branded jewellery predominately with an European heritage, offering quality distinctive design and value.
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Brands: Nomination Italy, Coeur de Lion, UNOde50, Sif Jakobs, Qudo.
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NAJO
Helen Finlayson
PO Box 3159, Redfern, Sydney, NSW 2016, Australia Tel 0061 2 9415 6663
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Najo is a leading sterling silver design house with more than 30 years in the trade. Launching Capri, a sun kissed jewellery collection fusing
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Poix & Troy
Craig Troy
GPO Box 384, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia
Tel 0061 4 1172 1305
craig@poixandtroy.com.au www.poixandtroy.com.au
Through their mutual business vision to create "passion, dreams and lifestyle", Philippe and Craig manufacture and distribute incredible and unique jewellery pieces for their customers. POIX & TROY Austraila are brand ambassadors and represent some of the finest jewellery houses from around the world. Philippe and Craig have built strong personal partnerships with incredible designers and leading manufacturers, to develop amazing and unique lifestyle jewellery collections.
PO Box 3186, Yeronga, Brisbane, QLD 4104, Australia Tel 0061 4 9990 4427
sales@gerrim.com www.gerrim.com
Win a Luxury Escape Voucher'. Contemporary coloured gem set jewellery with a bespoke feel. Rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and pearls.
Brands: Gerrim, Gerrim Noveau.
Lagani Limited
Satish Kathiriya
Glen Eden, Auckland 0602 Tel 022 101 3235 satish@lagani.co.nz www.lagani.co.nz
LAGANI offers a diverse collection of fine lab-grown diamond jewellery. Whether you want to feature our products in your retail outlet or seek the perfect lab-grown jewellery for your clientele, we are here to serve you with our unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch that makes you feel special. As a family-oriented business, we promise genuine relationships and provide personalised service that makes you feel cared for and valued. Contact us at: satish@lagani.co.nz or +64 221013235 for more information.
Evident Scientific manufacturers (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions) produce benchtop X-ray flouresence (XRF) analysers used for analysing the purity, compostion and authenticity of gold, silver, jewellery,coins, watches and other valuable objects. The benchtop XRF analysers are used by jewellery pawn shops to accurately price the valuables. Using a simple and safe testing process, analysers deliver precious metal content, caratage and finess in seconds without damaging valuables.
Brands: VANTA GX Precious Metal Analyser, VANTA 2. 39DPLUS.
Suite 802 / 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia Tel 0061 4 13180416 eugenes@bigpond.com www.eugenesjewellery.com.au
Eugene's Jewellery is a Melbourne-based family business that's been operating since 1995. Being manufacturers ourselves, we take great pride and care in our product quality, workmanship and great customer service. We manufacture gold bracelets, chains,bangles and earrings in 9ct, 10ct and 18ct yellow, rose and white gold. We can also stone set our range of jewellery. We produce our own range of bolt rings and padlocks in gold and sterling silver. Our silver product also includes handmade bracelets and necklaces, as well as high quality rhodium plated ranges of silver earrings, pendants and bangles.
OOZOO Timepieces / Steel & Barnett .......
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Anthony Hodgkinson PO Box 676, Pasoce Vale, VIC 3044, Australia Tel 0061 4 6666 8883 info@oozoo.com.au www.oozoo.com.au / www.steelandbarnett.com.au
OOZOO timepieces are fashion items in every sense of the word and are high quality watches with genuine leather. OOZOO Timepieces launches four new collections each year, designed in Holland and distributed globally. Steel & Barnett creates wrist jewellery you'll love to wear whatever your style. Handcrafted in Belgium to a high standard, our designs are sophisticated yet contemporary, because great style never goes out of fashion. We combine metal, beads and stones, leather and natural fibres to create wrist wear as individual as you are.
Brands: OOZOO Timepieces,Steel & Barnett.
Paul Shadiac Imports Pty. Ltd.
Nicholas Shadiac
Suite 704 - 38 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Tel 0061 8 8223 6811 nic@shadiac.com.au www.shadiac.com.au
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Paul Shadiac Imports is a national importer and wholesaler established in 1981. Specialising in 18ct and 9ct jewellery.
Triton Sourcing & Distribution Ltd.
Josh Allnutt
PO Box 237, Orewa, Auckland 0931 Tel 021 872 674 josh@tritonsourcing.co.nz www.tritonsourcing.co.nz
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Couture Kingdom brings you licensed collections of vibrant and unique pop culture jewellery in collaboration with some of the world's most recognised and iconic brands. Creating jewellery and accessories inspired by classic Disney animation and films. MARVEL, Star Wars & PIXAR. Available exclusively in NZ now through Triton Sourcing & Distribution Ltd.
Brands: Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, PIXAR, Couture Kingdom.
Fashion forward, on trend, ready to wear jewellery and watches. Whether it's a statement piece or something to treasure everyday, our brands will have you covered. Sterling silver, gold plated jewellery and stainless steel watches all at affordable prices. The success of our stockists is important to us. We provide an open and honest introduction to our brands, data based range recommendations, direct marketing assistance, merchandising support and after sales services to ensure our stockists feel supported. PDPAOLO Jewellery, Rachel Jackson Jewellery, CLUSE Watches, Reflex Active Watches, and Tikkers. Brands: PDPAOLO Jewellery, Rachel Jackson Jewellery, CLUSE Watches, Reflex Active Watches, Tikkers.
INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS
Jewellers & Watchmakers New
Craig Anderson
19 Edwin Trent Drive, Trent Park, Prebbleton 7604 Tel 021 596 988 info@jwnz.co.nz www.jwnz.co.nz
Zealand . ROVING
The Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand is the largest jewellery and watch industry specific organisation in New Zealand. Financial membership allows access to a range of benefits and initiatives negotiated for and on behalf of members. The JWNZ organised the Spring Trade Fair 2024 for and on behalf of members and the New Zealand jewellery and watch industry. JT 2024 (Jewellery Time), the official magazine of the JWNZ, is internationally recognised as one of the best trade magazines for its coverage of the jewellery and watch industry as well as product trends.
Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand .......... ROVING
Brian Barrett
PO Box 17 234, Karori, Wellington 6147 Tel 021 661 060 / 04 476 4764 nzgoldsmithsguild@gmail.com www.jwnz.co.nz
NZ Trade Qualified manufacturing jewellers are eligible for membership of the Goldsmiths Guild of NZ.
Watchmakers Institute of New Zealand . ROVING
Nick Parker
135 Clyde Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Tel 021 254 2456
nick@pilbrowswatchmaker.co.nz www.jwnz.co.nz
NZ Trade Qualified watchmakers are eligible for membership of the Watchmakers Institute of NZ.
Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand ................................................ ROVING
Grant Harrison
PO Box 41 113, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5047
Tel 027 693 0001 info@jirbnz.org.nz www.jirbnz.org.nz
The industry recognised body responsible for the registration and delivery of apprenticeship training for manufacturing jewellery, gem setting, hand engraving and watch and clock making and repair in New Zealand.
JT 2024 - Jewellery Time magazine
Debbie Whiting PO Box 46 218, Herne Bay, Auckland 1147 Tel 027 477 7955 / 09 378 1222 inklink@xtra.co.nz www.jewellerytime.co.nz
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The official magazine of the Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand. JT 2024 is the focal point of JWNZ member and New Zealand jewellery and watch industry communication. Published seasonally, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter by InkLink Publications Ltd.
It has been a tough year for goldsmiths, but we are not alone; many businesses are struggling. The hospitality business has been particularly hard hit as has the clothing industry. Retail shops everywhere are generally empty, with minimal staff manning them. The job cuts in the public service have certainly had quite an impact and it is wellknown that a number of public servants are now departing for more promising opportunities in Australia. I have seen these downturns before and this one certainly wasn’t unexpected, following on from the covid pandemic. Some financial experts advise “Just hang in there until 2025.” They may be right in their beliefs; only time will tell.
The Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand recently
recognised Goldsmiths Guild members Craig Anderson, Brian Barrett, Steve Crout, Andrew Linn, Les Riddell and Mike Sherring, presenting them with their Statement of Attainment Certificates – Trade Certified Master Manufacturing Jeweller. This is an acknowledgement of their long-time support and commitment to the jewellery manufacturing facet of the jewellery and watch industry through training apprentices in the skills required to become Trade Certified Manufacturing Jewellers. These members have a long association with the jewellery and watch industry, with Craig, Steve and Brian all having held the position of JWNZ President. Noel Herd from Blenheim was also awarded this recognition.
It was a sad day for the industry with the loss of David Gill, who passed away recently after struggling with a debilitating illness for many years. He was a well-known character in the trade in Wellington and we will all miss his smiling, cheerful face.
The JWNZ Spring Trade Fair is to be held on Sunday, 8th September. I will be there, representing the Goldsmiths Guild and I do hope that many of our members are able to attend; I would welcome a chat with you. I am also keen to encourage new members, and to meet those who are still training and are likely to be members in the future.
Recently, Pilbrows Watchmakers have had the privilege of working with two of New Zealand’s leading watch microbrands, helping them to produce a high-quality product.
Microbrands have become a significant force in the watch industry, offering fresh designs and innovation. From a watchmaker’s standpoint, these brands represent an exciting opportunity in keeping mechanical watches available to the masses. They excel in personalising the watch experience, frequently involving customers in the design process and maintaining direct communication.
Microbrands also challenge the status quo by providing high-quality timepieces at competitive prices, often bypassing traditional retail markups. This direct-toconsumer model allows for greater access to a high-quality product at a more digestible price point.
However, their growth also brings challenges. Microbrands must navigate scaling their operations, while preserving the attention to detail and quality that initially set them apart. Balancing innovation with reliability is crucial, as these brands strive to make a lasting impact in a competitive market.
You can help to support our local micro brands by visiting their websites:
Draken Watches: www.drakenwatches.com
Beaufort Watches: www.beaufort-watches.com
Zealandic Watches: www.zealandic.co.nz
Magrette Watches: www.magrette.com
Komrade Watches: www.komradewatches.com
Olympic Watches: www.olympicwatch.com
The Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand recently recognised watchmakers Ash Wells and Alistair Saywell with Gary Barwick, JIRBNZ Chairman, presenting them with their Statement of Attainment CertificatesTrade Certified, Master Watch and Clockmaking.
This is an acknowledgement of their long-time support and commitment to the watch and clockmaking facet of the jewellery and watch industry through training apprentices in the skills required to become Trade Certified Watchmakers. Congratulations to Ash and Alistair for this great accolade.
– Nick Parker, nick@pilbrowswatchmaker.co.nz, Ph 03 351 1320.
Ash Wells Alistair Saywell
The Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand Inc.
MEMBER BENEFITS:
Jewellery Time magazine - The focal point of JWNZ member and industry communication.
JWNZ Inc. Trade Fair - An annual event held on behalf of our members, for our members and industry.
Internet - www.jwnz.co.nz - The official JWNZ website with a free listing for financial members.
Press Releases - Jewellery and watch specific editorial promotion of product and JWNZ members.
Consumer Information - Online brochures, water resistancy guide and refund policy.
BUSINESS SERVICES:
ANZ Bank - Business and Personal banking.
ANZ Merchant Business Solutions - Merchant facilities for EFTPOS, Credit & Debit Card sales.
Gallagher - Business, Personal and Travel insurances.
CourierPost - Special Trackpak rates, $2000 insurance cover on each parcel sent.
EFTPOS NZ Ltd - EFTPOS Terminals and Payment Solutions.
Gilrose Finance - Consumer Finance for Hire Purchase sales.
Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand - Representation on the Jewellery & Watch Industry organisation responsible for Apprenticeship Training.
TRADE & COMMERCE:
Government Liaison (When required) - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Commerce Commission, New Zealand Customs, Disputes Tribunal, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, Immigration New Zealand, Statistics New Zealand, Ministry of Economic Development.
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2024-2025 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
To those members who have paid their annual subscription, thank you for your continuing support of the JWNZ, NZ’s largest industry specific jewellery and watch organisation. It is greatly appreciated. The 2024-2025 Financial Member Certificates and Membership Booklet have been posted to financial members. If your contact detail, email, or website addresses have changed please advise Craig Anderson, JWNZ Executive Secretary, so we can maintain our databases and mailing lists.
JWNZ SPRING TRADE FAIR 2024
Our Spring Trade Fair is being held on Sunday 8 September at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland. We have 16 new exhibitors along with those exhibitors returning to showcase their products and services. We are looking forward to another successful event.
An early evening Saturday social get together with a Western theme will take place from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the Quarterdeck at the RNZYS. Tickets are $35.00 each and a limited number of tickets are still available. There will be no door sales. Contact Craig Anderson
JWNZ PRESIDENT’S REPORT
As I write this report on a sunny overcast/dry/wet/warm/cold/windy/still mid-winter morning, I am determined to be ‘positive'. There are new lambs in the paddocks, daffodils in full bloom and birds singing as they dash to the feeder for a snack. Despite all the doom and gloom, good things are happening, spring is not far away and we can look forward to the 2024 JWNZ Spring Trade Fair at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron at Auckland Viaduct on Sunday 8th September.
The fair is another sell-out, with 16 new exhibitors (five from New Zealand and 11 from Australia). And we have a waiting list. It promises to be a great day. Our trade fair organiser, Debbie Whiting, has done such a sterling job that we have 'outgrown the RNZYS site
at the JWNZ National Office for your tickets.
There are several hotels close to the venue and parking is available, a short walk from the venue.
Industry members are invited to register online to visit the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair 2024 at www.jewelleryfair. co.nz
The JWNZ greatly appreciates the continuing support of our 2024 Trade Fair sponsors; Star Gems & Jewellery, Landau Jewellery (Christchurch), Pacific Time Industries, Morris and Watson and PEKA and our exhibitors.
2024 MEETINGS
The JWNZ National Council will meet prior to the JWNZ Annual General Meeting. The JWNZ AGM is being held at 2.30pm on Saturday 7 September in the Quarterdeck, at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, (RNZYS), 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland.
The Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand Annual General Meeting will be held at 5.30pm on Wednesday 11 September at the JIRBNZ Wellington office.
JT 2024 - JEWELLERY TIME MAGAZINE
The upcoming issues of JT 2024,
Jewellery Time magazine, are available as an e-magazine one month after the publishing and posting of the printed version. JT 2024 is the focal point for JWNZ member communication. Keep yourself informed as the magazine contains information such as events, JWNZ reports and editorial, business news, and industry updates.
JWNZ Inc. National Office
Craig Anderson JWNZ Executive Secretary T 021 59 69 88 E info@jwnz.co.nz
and 2025 will see the trade fair shift to the exciting new venue of the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre - with more space and all on one level!
As I have been out and about visiting retailers, many of you have told me you will be coming to the fair. Great news. Hope you can also come along to the Western-themed social evening on the Saturday night prior for some fun and a meal. Tickets are limited, so please book with Craig Anderson as soon as possible and pre-register for the fair for a speedy entry.
Looking forward to seeing you in Auckland. Keep warm, stay safe and well. Good trading.
Please feel free to contact me at any time. - Susi Chinnery-Brown, JWNZ President, 021 751 115 susi@twentyfive7.co.nz
Craig Anderson.
Susi Chinnery-Brow.
It is quoted that “it takes a village to raise a child”. With an apprenticeship it is no different - “it takes an industry to raise a tradesperson.” The similarities don’t end there as like young people who go on to form society, our tradespeople go on to form what is our industry.
This could not be truer of the two new tradesmen pictured here. Thomas Luoni started off by enrolling in the first stage of the correspondence course that our trade apprentices undertake,7471 Stage 1, while planting pine trees in Otago, (we do let some of the public also enrol this way to enter the industry). Nick Gould also public enrolled in 7471 Stage 1, but then enrolled in a school course. By means of JIRBNZ introductions, both then went on to gain apprenticeships. They’ve been influenced by many and experienced a wide range of work right across the spectrum of our industry.
Special thanks goes out to the Open Polytechnic, the Minturn School, Everson’s Manufacturing / Dave Moran, Sherrington Jewellers, Jewel Petone, support at JIRBNZ , support from the JIRBNZ banner sponsors below and to all the tradespeople that helped them learn their trade.
JIRBNZ has been able to put into place - where those who have met the standard set to be authorised to be able take on an apprentice, as in a Master and an Apprentice and also been deemed to have upheld the tradition and integrity of the jewellery industry and conducted themselves and their business in such a manner that has reflected credit to the trade, their fellow members and the industry as a whole - the recognition of being
awarded a Masters Certificate.
The focus here is on two new Qualified (yes, Manufacturing Jeweller is a qualification, so don’t use it if you are not qualified), Trade (used as in the Industry) Certified (used as in guarantee by the Trade that they have been assessed as work competent for the industry for which they have been trained) Manufacturing Jewellers. Introducing Thomas Luoni and Nicholas Gould. Qualified, Trade Certified Manufacturing Jewellers. Well done both of you, welcome to the Trade.
We do have more apprentices coming through and you may see me with those who are sitting their Final Trade Certificate examination at JWNZ Trade Fair time. I will be introducing them to the JIRBNZ banner sponsors who have supported these apprentices throughout their apprenticeship, on our walkabout following the conclusion of the exam.
Formal notices: Firstly- Jewellery Industry Board of New Zealand
(JIRBNZ) 2024 TRADE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, Manufacturing Jewellery. TIME 9.30am, DATE: Sunday 8th September, VENUE: the Crows Nest RNZYS.
Secondly - 2024 JIRBNZ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of members is to be held at 5.30pm on Wednesday the 11th September, 2024. VENUE: JIRBNZ office, 128 Featherston Street. Level 3, Wellington CBD.
– Grant Harrison
Industry appointed Commissioner of Apprentices
Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand
M: 027 693 0001,
E: info@jirbnz.org.nz
W: www.jirbnz.org.nz
Bevan Hayne, Qualified Tradesperson Forman Sherrington Jewellers, presents Thomas Luoni with his Trade Certificate.
Warren Beard, Qualified Tradesperson
Jewel Petone, presents Nick Gould with his Trade Certificate.
NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
MERGING SOPHISTICATION AND AFFORDABILITY
Obaku Denmark proudly introduces SMYKKE, a stunning addition to its watch collection. This stainless steel 32mm timepiece features a genuine 1mm SI1 single cut diamond at 12 o’clock, symbolising luxury at an unbeatable price. The SMYKKE’s dial boasts an embossed pattern, mimicking abstract flower petal outlines. This meticulous design adds artistic flair, transforming the watch into a wearable masterpiece. Beyond being a watch, SMYKKE is a piece of everyday jewellery. The name, meaning ‘jewellery’ in Danish, reflects its purpose, a timeless accessory effortlessly complementing personal style.
Level up your look with our sterling silver ring, showcasing three bands. The central band gracefully tapers towards a radiant white button freshwater pearl, accentuated by sparkling cubic zirconias; an exquisite blend of sophistication and elegance. Product code: IPRS54.
Introducing geometric elegance, a stunning new collection of rings that seamlessly blends modern design with timeless sophistication. Each piece features intricate geometric patterns, from diamond shapes to interlocking angular motifs that create a continuous, maze-like effect, available in all gold alloys.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
These Thomas Sabo organic drop-shaped ear studs are made of recycled silver and boast a modern design that exudes understated luxury. Their design celebrates timeless and beautiful silhouettes that are inspired by organic shapes and that exude elegance. TH2299 - NZ $329.
With Hot Diamonds x Tasha Ghouri, you can offer your customers a jewel that literally spells the name, word, or numbers of their choice. Our UK production team creates the jewel from scratch using 925 sterling silver. With a choice of three fonts, four chain designs, necklaces (3 lengths), bracelets or anklets and gold or silver finishes, there is something for everyone!
Contact: Helen Finlayson, DGA Duraflex Group Australia, Ph +
This elegant, gold-coloured Thomas Sabo necklace with its heart pendant exudes quiet luxury and timeless elegance. The necklace is made of recycled silver with 18ct gold plating thanks to supreme craftsmanship and is inspired by classic silhouettes as well as organic shapes. TKE2276Y - $449 NZD.
helen@dgau.com.au
NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
GEMS FOR SPRING
This stunning ring is crafted from 9ct yellow gold and showcases a dazzling 8x6mm oval natural garnet, securely held in place by a claw setting. The band of the ring features a parallel split design, adding a touch of contemporary elegance to the overall aesthetic. Style code 3370.
Crafted in 18ct rose gold, this gorgeous ring features a captivating 1.90ct oval cut indicolite held in a double claw setting.
These stunning drop earrings are crafted in 18ct yellow, rose and white gold and feature a 9x7mm cushion cut yellow beryl, 8x6mm oval morganite, 9x7mm cushion cut aquamarine with RBC and marquise diamonds set in between TDW 0.70cts. Style code 989051645.
Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, this Circle set includes a ring, pendant and earrings each set with a round ruby. Style code 6057.
Contact: Bolton Gems, helenf@boltongems.com.au, NZ Toll Free 0800 777 414 or call Helen on 027 7226 000
FOR EVERY OCCASION
Exclusive launch of Titan Watches at the JWNZ Fair 2024! Nature has a lot of different shapes and colours to offer. The language of nature is the same as that of a woman. The Titan Raga Crystal is a collection of watches that is inspired by the unwavering strength of a woman, who, just like the different elements found in nature, is brilliant and beautiful. RRP$349.
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Limited Edition - Limited to 1 of 288. Inspired by the iconic Calypso of the 90s, the AIKON has become an icon in its own right. The design language embraces bold, urban-styling and masterfully plays with contrasts. Like all of our watches, the AIKON unites Swiss craftsmanship and high perceived value. RRP$5,540.
The Maserati Epoca Skeleton Automatic R8821118011 men's watch operates with a Japanese Seiko NH70A automatic movement bearing 24 jewels. A gold PVD-coated stainless steel envelope is set with a skeleton dial and protected by sapphire glass. The whole is complemented by a black leather strap. Water resistance of 10 ATM. RRP$899.
Rebel & Rose Natural Bead Bracelets embody the essence of ultimate freedom, daring to challenge boundaries every day. The jewellery is not just fashionable; it's inspiring and thoroughly contemporary, symbolising the icons of the generation. It's a movement fuelled by those who wear and combine the pieces. Crafted with precision and care, our jewellery boasts high quality and artisanal craftsmanship. From precious stones to handwoven leather, each piece is a testament to excellence. RRP$89 - $699.
Contact: John Rose, West End Collection, Ph +613 9553 3777, john@westendcollection.com.au, www.westendcollection.com.au
FORM AND FUNCTION
Gorgeous Coeur de Lion German handmade jewellery offers an exciting new colour pallet for the iconic GeoCube®, fresh green and vibrant red for a sophisticated and timeless style. Jewellery that offers a unique and unmistakable design that is recognised worldwide.
Fabulous new link designs, celebrating birth and family, new sport links and the cute new party links. Excellent additions to the highly collectible and unique Nomination Italy Composable Bracelet Collection. Made in Italy, with sterling silver, 18ct gold, and 9ct rose gold. Generates excellent repeat business.
New ready-to-wear fashion jewellery from this iconic Italian jewellery brand. The Nomination Italy Royal Dream collection offers beautiful, well-priced bracelets that build on the highly successful Milleluci Collection, offering new easy to wear CZ set designs. Great for layering.
The new Ser Valiente collection from UNOde50 Spain, offers an iconic and bold design with sparkling purple crystals set in an organic oval design, handmade in Spain. If you are looking for truly unique statement jewellery with organic styling, UNOde50 delivers.
New from Qudo is an exciting range of colourful tops and unique style ring bases, offering new opportunities for lovers of this unique jewellery. The combinations are almost limitless. Stylish tops that can be added to rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings and taps into the global trend for customisable jewellery, encouraging repeat custom.
New from Sif Jakobs is the gorgeous Maratea collection, featuring a highly polished finish with sparkling hand-set AAA zirconias in a unique Deco design. This multi-award winning Danish jewellery brand offers high quality, sophisticated designs crafted from sterling silver, with a strong International fan base, including celebrities such as Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.
View Gerrim’s new 2024 catalogue feature pieces: 9ct seed pearl dome ring, 9ct lapis lazuli and diamond ring and 9ct morganite, aquamarine and white sapphire ring.
The Jolyye from Ted Baker is the perfect new understated accessory for your wrist.
This style features a petite 24mm rose gold-tone case enriched with delicate floral and crystal details on the dial and a matte pink leather strap. NZ$295. BKPJLF406.
Bursting with style and youthful energy, adidas Originals introduces its new collection, Project Four. The black resin 41mm case and strap and iconic white Trefoil logo bring a trendy streetwear element to complete your look. It's the perfect accessory to brighten up every day and express your style with confidence and flair. NZ$139.95. AOST24568.
Power-accessorising begins with this bold timepiece by Furla. The Furla Diamante has a square face with soft rounded edges for effortless wearing, paired with a luxurious rose-gold and silver tone multi-link bracelet. An eye-catching watch with a rose gold sunray dial, with three dot indices, topped with the Furla arch logo at 12 o’clock. NZ$349. WW00058006L5.
This dainty new bracelet from Furla adds a tasteful touch of sparkle to your wrist. The Furla arch logo forms the rose gold-tone oval shape that clasps a smaller version within, set in brilliant white crystals. The delicate chain is in silver-tone and held in place with a signature lobster clasp. Pair it with the matching Furla Ooh necklace and earrings. NZ$ 229. FJ1128BTU.
An instant classic that never misses, the Octagon XS from Rosefield is the perfect petite timepiece to add to your rotation. This rare octagonal face shape features a rich sunray burgundy dial that creates an ever-changing spectacle of light and colour and the elegant 5-link gold-tone bracelet evokes the sophistication of the 1920s. NZ$229.95. OBGSG-O83.
A masterpiece that artfully blends our signature GUESS aesthetics. Bolstering a bold, oversized 48mm two tone silver and gold-tone case with our signature stone embellishments throughout the black dial and bezel, this GUESS timepiece is a show stopper. $119.95. GW0796G3.
Take your style game to the next level. This silver-tone ID tag bracelet is inscribed with our script GUESS logo and features an onyx highlighter on either side. A silver tone chain link bracelet completes the look. Pair it with the matching ring and necklace for a real statement. NZ$119.95. JUMB04401JWSTL.
The Signature Collection: Nina’s Jewellery is excited to bring the season’s most popular gift range to New Zealand. The Signature Collection is a range of diamond initial jewellery - on trend, on price, and in demand! Simply pick your metal, pick your letter, and viola! Perfectly personalised diamond jewellery!
Contact: ninasjewellerywholesale.com.au
SPRING SELECTIONS
Carnelian ring
Joining our bestselling collection, the carnelian stone is new to our La Stele range. The oval semiprecious stone sits in the sterling silver band to create a bold and beautiful ring. Various designs, semi-precious stones and mother of pearl options available in a range of sizes.
Z earrings
Modern and on trend, these unique earrings are crafted in stainless steel. At a very transactional price point, women love a well-made, affordable and fabulous pair of earrings.
P earrings
Designed to stand out, perfect for special occasions and everyday wear. Made in stainless steel and finished with 14ct yellow gold plating. New, affordable and easy to wear.
necklace
New to FV, this short style necklace is classic with a modern twist. Crafted in sterling silver, this is a fabulous piece for a wide range of women. Perfect for the gifting season.
Ball earrings
For everyday wear, special occasions and everything in between. Designed to be different, crafted to last. Made in sterling silver, these earrings are a unique, modern choice for every woman.
Ball ring
A simple, classic, sterling silver ring. Wear it stacked or on its own, this ring is a versatile choice. New, fabulous and available in a range of sizes.
The Baltimore Watch Strap range from Rochet offers a pop of colour for a fresh spring look. Available from size 12mm to 20mm.
Contact: Pacific Time Industries, Ph 03 356 3687, www.pacifictime.co.nz
CENTRE OF ATTENTION
Our new Paua Kingfisher and Fantail oval drop sterling silver earrings are causing quite a stir. Beautiful, unique sterling silver jewellery designed by The Wildside.
All rethreading including lengthening & shortening Extensive range of clasps Pearl drilling
19 Tapestry Grove, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019 p 04 528 9699
e info@aven.co.nz www.aven.co.nz
BLOOMING BEAUTY
Embrace the allure of nature's beauty with floral-inspired rings from BECKS. These rings capture the elegance and romance of blooming flowers, offering the perfect way to express your love, appreciation or gratitude. Pretty in pink (gold), marquise and round diamond prong-set floral ring. Style: J5241.
GO BOLD
Bold statements of modern expression. New gents’ and ladies’ signets by BECKS, crafted with contemporary flair designed for those who appreciate bold, distinctive jewellery. Yellow gold signet ring set in a quad of Australian sapphires. Style J5204.
Come to see the BECKS stand at the JWNZ Spring Fair – Table 16 and 17.
Pronto Clock Company Ltd Ph 07 880 9795 info@prontoclocks.co.nz
GEMS for Design Work & Trade repairs. Sourcing of Gems from the cutters. Hand Engraving, Setting, Sizing, trade repairs. Prompt Turn around of your Jobs.
