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TALKBACK
Introducing Charlotte and Ollie Dugdale, directors of the wholesale business Pacific Time Industries…
Where do you live and who do you share your home with?
We live in Christchurch with our three children, Louis (10), Oscar (9) and Florence (7). We also have a wire-haired Jack Russell called Gavin, who came to us as a re-home following the death of our beloved Fox Terrier, Freddie last year.
Tell us about your career backgrounds…
Ollie: I joined the RNZAF in 1998 for pilot training and following the disbanding of the Fast Jet fleet in NZ, transferred to the RAF in the UK in 2001. I flew air to air refuellers, until joining Cathay Pacific Airways early 2008. Fourteen years with Cathay followed on the Airbus. COVID had an enormous impact on the airline industry, leading to my being made redundant in 2021. I was ready for a change so we set about looking for a business to purchase. To date, I still work full time in PTI, however, also keep my hand in the aviation industry with some private jet contract flying. Charlotte: After working briefly as a Registered Nurse, I realised I wasn’t cut out for shift work and moved into health management and recruitment. Returning home from London, I worked as a Nurse Manager in a retirement village before joining the Canterbury District Health Board recruitment team. My final stint in healthcare before embarking on our Pacific Time journey, came during the COVID response, where I worked as a Nurse Coordinator in the Managed Isolation (MIQ) facilities.
Why did you choose to enter the jewellery and watch industry?
We chose Pacific Time Industries (PTI) because it was run lean, without staff and without a large lease and the previous owners assured us it was an industry in which we were dealing with good people! We have found this to be very true and continue to be grateful for the support we have received from the industry. Knowing little about the industry prior to the purchase, we
felt it was an industry with products we could relate to and enjoy. We also believed we could add value to the business through expansion, new ideas and products and by stream lining some processes.
Tell us about your business and what services you offer?
PTI is a wholesale business offering an array of watch straps and bracelets, watch batteries, clock and watch parts and since aquiring the business, Rochet Jewellery and Boccia Titanium Watches and Jewellery.
You are the NZ distributors for? Boccia Titanium Watches and Jewellery, Rochet Watch Straps, Rochet Jewellery, Seizaiken Watch Batteries, Renata Watch Batteries, Bergeon and BecoTechnic.
Who does Pacific Time supply?
We are a wholesale business and supply trade industry customers throughout the country, with some customers in the Pacific Islands. Our customers range from small independent jewellers or watchmakers, to large retailers. What are your respective roles in the business?
Ollie is CEO, COO and CFO and Charlotte ensures the workspace is tidy and ordered, a work life balance is maintained and there’s some good chat in the workplace!
How do you keep up with the latest design trends and technologies?
We speak to industry customers and travel to Hong Kong each year for the HKTDC Clock and Watch fair. We also have relationships with similar businesses in Australia with whom we discuss the industry trends and economic environment. Our suppliers, friends and family are also a good source.
What will visitors to this year’s JWNZ Spring Trade Fair see on your stand?
We will have our Rochet Jewellery, Boccia Ttitanium Watches and Rings and a selection of watch straps. For us, the fair is an opportunity to connect with our customers and showcase the items which people like to see and
touch before committing to. What plans do you have for the future of the business?
We continue to look to add new product lines and with the constant upward pressure on costs, look for ways to streamline our processes to allow us to keep our pricing lower. We’re investing in building brand awareness for our current brands, particularly focussing on online advertising. How do you both relax in your spare time?
We both like the outdoors, Ollie preferring to head into the mountains fishing or hunting, while Charlotte loves nothing more than a hill run. Golf and Ollie have had some time apart over the last few years, however, with interest now being shown by our children, he’s hoping to get onto the golf course a little more often.
Most memorable holiday? And why?
We were closed for two weeks during the June quiet period and we took the opportunity to take our children to the USA. We had a terrific trip! It was a great mix of outdoor activities in the Yosemite National Park, a visit to Alcatraz, a baseball game in San Diego and a full dose of Disneyland magic! What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
Ollie: Running off to join the RAF and going to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Charlotte: I ran the Great Wall of China Marathon in 2008. It was a tough marathon with a lot of steps! My training consisted of running up and down the stairwell in the Gherkin building in London!
Olympic is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the Rhythm brand of clocks from Michelle Arndt-Russell and Robert Russell of Pronto Clock Company.
Michelle and Robert were looking to focus more on their very successful clock shop and repair business in Tirau. A quick chat over the phone between Robert and Jamie MacKinnon and the deal was done. The opportunity
NEW OWNERS FOR NZ JEWELLERY FINDINGS
Introducing the new owners of NZ Jewellery Findings, Joel and Lynley McNickle.
“Based in sunny Papamoa, we are excited for the next chapter of NZ Findings, building on the great work of the previous owner, Julie Jepsen, to continue to source high quality findings for you and your customers,” said Joel.
“Through our website you can find our extensive range of gold, sterling silver and platinum findings at competitive prices and we look forward to working with you. Any questions or queries, we are just an email or phone call away (just ignore the noise from kids ‘playing nicely’ in the background!)” sales@nzfindings.co.nz, Ph 09 478 9950.
to acquire Rhythm, a leading clock brand, aligns well with Olympic’s recent expansion into the reproduction of retro and vintage alarm and station clocks.
Olympic has also negotiated with Rhythm the Australian agency and this will be showcased in their display at the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair in September.
NEVER SMILE AT A CROCODILE
Well, in this case it is an alligator. Amsterdam designer Bibi van der Velden has launched her Alligator Collection…
These earrings are crafted from rich, deep ebony wood. The alligator’s body is accented by 18ct yellow gold scales and a gleaming green tsavorite eye serves as a captivating focal point, adding a vibrant splash of colour. The reptile’s jaw elegantly positions at the front of the earlobe, with a gold-tipped tail that wraps behind, securing the earring in place with a post closure. €4.950,00.
In 18ct yellow gold, this ring is entirely articulated, so that its body wraps around the finger. The alligator's jaws snap to secure the ring shut, with the catch clicked open and closed with a button inset into the creature's head. The alligator's tail moves from side to side, while its tiny legs also move. Its eyes, meanwhile, glisten with green tsavorites. €23,690.
Lynley and Joel McNickle with their children Arlo, Myla and Luka.
Webb’s Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories Department is seeking entries for upcoming auctions. We’re seeking exceptional period pieces from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras, as well as standout modern and contemporary jewels. Recent highlights include a 22ct/18ct Yellow Gold Sovereign Coin Bracelet estimated at $4,000–$5,000 and which sold for $5,975 (including Buyer’s Premium).
High-quality Swiss timepieces are in demand—vintage, antique, and modern—including brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, OMEGA, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, and Tag Heuer. Gold pocket watches are also making a comeback.
Luxury handbags and accessories from Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci continue to perform strongly at auction.
Our auctions feature both rare collectables and timeless essentials. Contact us—or refer a client—for a free appraisal. We’d love to hear from you.
IT’S NOT ALWAYS JUST ABOUT THE DRESS…
Brisbane-based high jewellery designer Margot McKinney has achieved a significant milestone on the international fashion stage. Her spectacular Marina collier was showcased at the prestigious 2025 Cannes Film Festival by English actress Dame Helen Mirren, who walked the red carpet for the première of the film Colours of Time.
The collier features more than 400 carats of gemstones at its heart, including a 241.14ct seafoam aquamarine, a 109.48ct green beryl and a 65.72ct aquamarine. These are set amidst an array of precious stones such as green tourmalines, sapphires, diamonds, Paraiba tourmalines and tsavorites, all united by 18ct yellow gold. The piece is further enhanced by a double strand of 24 rare Australian South Sea baroque pearls measuring 17-22mm, while a single, large example measuring 26 x 30mm is placed at the focal point beneath the hero aquamarine.
McKinney’s design was inspired by the play of light on the shallows of the Great Barrier Reef and Marina was a headline piece during her debut at the 2025 TEFAF Maastricht art and design fair in the Netherlands in March this year.
Meanwhile McKinney has opened her first U.S. boutique. Located inside The Peninsula Beverly Hills, the store offers a gateway to the designer’s
favourite colour for motifs and gemstone jewellery.
McKinney says her first independent store outside Australia is a milestone for her brand, which evolved from a giftware business started by her great-great-grandfather in the 1800s.
McKinney has brought the signature Kelly green colour from her Brisbane flagship store, affectionately known as the Green Door, to the Southern California location. Both shops were designed as a haven from the outside world, she explains:
“The green finishes envelop the visitor in a calming, soothing ambience,” says McKinney. “And so, the new store feels very similar, calming, quiet and irresistibly inviting. It’s the perfect setting for the jewellery to speak for itself with charisma and confidence.”
Since 2007, Margot McKinney jewellery has been available in the United States at luxury department stores Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. McKinney says recent demand for fine jewellery made it possible for her to expand the brand’s retail presence.
Dame Helen Mirren at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Chinoiserie-style teal botanical wallpaper and the brand’s signature colour, Kelly green, are predominant features of the Margot McKinney boutique in Beverly Hills.
Margot McKinney’s spectacular creation.
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SIR MICHAEL HILL DIES AT 86
Sir Michael Hill, the founder of Michael Hill Jeweller, died in July aged 86. Sir Michael stepped down from his role on the board of Michael Hill Jewellers to undergo cancer treatment in April. Sir Michael founded global jewellery retailer Michael Hill Jeweller in 1979 and retired as the company's chairman in November 2015.
In a statement the business said he was; “a celebrated jeweller, entrepreneur, philanthropist and committed father and husband who, with his wife Lady Christine, founded and grew Michael Hill from its humble beginnings in Whangārei, New Zealand, to a global retail jewellery brand that spans Australia, New Zealand and Canada.”
Michael Hill Jewellers chairman Rob Fyfe said Sir Michael was much more than a jeweller.
“To every endeavour he pursued, Michael brought a deep sense of purpose, an enduring curiosity, open-mindedness and creativity that challenged all of us to embrace ever more lofty goals and be unconstrained in our thinking, a legacy that will continue to inspire us.”
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Sir Michael Hill pivoted into the world of jewellery after being told he started too late to achieve his original dream of concert violinist.
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A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
One of India’s largest diamond companies has made a significant investment in West End Collection, acquiring 50% ownership of its Australian operations. This strategic alliance merges the global resources and manufacturing power of a jewellery giant with the established distribution network and trusted relationships that West End Collection has cultivated over the past 23 years.
A key strength the new partner brings is the ability to deliver high-quality
finished jewellery at factory-direct prices. Leveraging this advantage, West End Collection has launched its innovative Custom Diamond Jewellery Portal, a platform that connects Australian jewellers directly with the factory’s design team and valuers.
This allows the entire design and production process to be managed seamlessly under one roof, including CAD design, rendering, pricing, casting, setting, and finishing, all backed by local support.
Beyond one-off custom pieces, West End Collection is collaborating with select jewellers to develop their own exclusive jewellery lines, available both in-store and online.
Building on this momentum, West End Collection will unveil an exciting new extension of the portal, Omnichannel, at the upcoming JWNZ Spring Trade Fair.
Omnichannel empowers jewellers to showcase sample pieces in-store that customers can try on, while offering instant, real-time pricing on various metal and diamond options.
In a major enhancement to this offering, the Georgini Jewellery Collection will also be available via the Omnichannel Portal. This means that any Georgini piece can be custommade in gold or platinum, set with diamonds or other precious stones, with instant quotations ready to share directly with customers.
The new Georgini Elegant Essentials Collection features stud earrings with a delicate halo design behind round, emerald, or pear-cut stones.
LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED
The body of this Theo Fenell locket crafted at Fenell’s studio at Chelsea Barracks, London, is handmade out of yellow gold and has ‘All you need is love’ engraved on its surround. The lid is a guilloche enamelled and diamond set scarab beetle. The bale, through which the chain goes, has the initials JWL in relief, carved on it.
The inside of the lid reveals a hand
engraved, imagined scene of the Hudson River meeting the Mersey, flanked by the Dakota building and the Liver building, landmarks of the two cities that were home to the man to whom this reliquary is dedicated. The portrait inside is of John Winston Lennon. His likeness is carved in relief from black and white stratified sardonyx.
MAKING WAVES
From Tiffany & Co.’s Seahorse Chapter in its new edition Blue Book, A Sea of Wonder, featuring a collection of artful, craft-forward pieces inspired by Jean Schlumberger, the French jeweller who famously designed some of Tiffany’s best.
The seahorse brooch is set with more than 12cts of blue zircons, cabochon sapphires, moonstones and diamonds.
CARTIER AT THE V & A
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has opened its first major exhibition in almost three decades dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches with Cartier: Crafting the Exceptional. With more than 350 dazzling objects on display, including high jewellery, watches, historic gemstones and
LIGHTBOX SHUTTING DOWN
De Beers Group has announced its intention to close its lab-grown diamond (‘LGD’) jewellery brand, Lightbox, reinforcing De Beers Group's commitment to natural diamonds in the jewellery sector. As part of the closure process, De Beers Group is discussing the sale of certain assets, including inventory, with potential buyers.
Lightbox, which was established in
royal commissions, the exhibition explores how Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier, together with their father Alfred, adopted a strategy of original design, exceptional craftmanship and international expansion that transformed the 1847 Parisian family jeweller to a global symbol of
2018, has highlighted that LGDs are a distinct product from natural diamonds, with different attributes and different value. The business was launched with transparent linear pricing of US$800 per carat. Since then, LGD prices in the jewellery sector have fallen 90% at wholesale, tracking closer to a costplus model as they have diverged from natural diamond prices. Reflecting this
elegance, power and artistry.
The exhibition is open until 16 November, featuring many pieces from Cartier’s Royal Collection and private owners, which are rarely seen, if ever, in public.
sharp price decline, De Beers Group intends to discontinue the Lightbox business.
The company said: “The evolution of LGD values in the jewellery sector underpins De Beers Group's core belief in rare, high-value, natural diamond jewellery as a separate category from low-cost, mass-produced LGD jewellery. “
Brooch, Cartier London, 1933.
On display…Rose clip brooch, Cartier London, special order, 1938. Owned by Princess Margaret.
Ring, Cartier, 2017, private collection. PHOTOGRAPHY: VINCENT WULVERYCK.
ONE OF SPORT’S MOST EXPENSIVE DNFS OF ALL-TIME
Diamonds might be forever, but not when embedded in the nose of a Formula One racing car, as the Jaguar team discovered at a bizarre incident during the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, among the most renowned and glamorous races in the Formula One calendar.
The car company was left pondering a costly day when a US$30,000 diamond went missing when Austrian driver Christian Klien crashed his car nose into the guardrail at the Loews hairpin. Rookie Klein emerged from the crash unscathed and retired from the race, but the jewel was gone, never to be seen again.
The diamond had been positioned in the nose of the car following a sponsorship deal with diamond trader Steinmetz. With the George Clooney-led Ocean’s Twelve movie about to hit cinemas, a group of marketing execs from Jaguar and the film’s production company Warner Brothers, came up with an idea. They decided to lean into the movie’s premise of stealing jewels by placing two massive diamonds, that were uninsured, on the front of Jaguar’s cars.
They partnered with Steinmetz, who provided two 1.4ct white diamonds for fellow driver Mark Webber’s and Klein's cars. Even Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon were on-hand to help promote the stunt. But there was one drawback, it seems nobody had considered what would happen if they crashed.
Jaguar’s spokesman, Nav Sidhu, who was heavily involved in the Ocean’s Twelve sponsorship later said: "At that point, I probably should've been worried about the car or the driver. But, I must admit, my immediate thought was for the diamond."
The disappearance of the diamond led to various theories: It flew off before the crash and was picked up by a spectator or marshal. It got lodged in a barrier, or swept up with other debris and washed out to sea through a storm drain. or Jaguar had switched the real diamond for a fake at the last minute.
There was, however, one sort-of-good outcome on the day. Mark Webber's car retired on Lap 11… with his diamond still in place.
GEMS WOW ON THE RED CARPET
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was once again graced by many familiar faces on the red carpet for the 2025 Met Gala. The biggest names in fashion, jewellery, TV, film and music gathered in New York City for the annual fundraising benefit, decked head-to-toe
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo looked simply bewitching in Bucherer Fine Jewelry, which included pear-cut diamond earrings that hugged her earlobes and a handful of cushion-cut diamond rings.
Multi-hyphenated artist, rapper, fashion icon and Met Gala co-chair, A$AP Rocky, led the way for men in jewellery, wearing a high jewellery necklace set in platinum with a pear ruby paired with multiple high jewellery rings. A high jewellery brooch in pink gold with a cushion peridot completed the look.
in dazzling jewels.
The theme this year was ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, which supported The Met’s Spring exhibition celebrating the history of Black fashion and dandyism.
GIA CHANGES ITS LAB-GROWN GRADING
Beginning later this year, GIA (the Gemological Institute of America) will start using descriptive terms to characterise the quality of laboratorygrown diamonds and will no longer use the colour and clarity nomenclature that GIA developed for natural diamonds.
The revised GIA description system for laboratory-grown diamonds will confirm that the submitted item is a laboratory-grown diamond and whether it falls into one of two categories, ‘premium’ or ‘standard.’ The categories will be defined by a combination of metrics related to colour, clarity and finish. If the manmade diamond fails to achieve the minimum standard for quality, it will not receive a designation from GIA. Until the revised descriptive system for laboratory-grown diamonds is finalised, the current GIA services for laboratorygrown diamonds will continue to be available.
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“Similar to other man-made gem materials, we anticipate the continued acceptance and popularity of laboratory-grown diamonds,” said Tom Moses, GIA executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer. “More than 95% of laboratory-grown diamonds entering the market fall into a very narrow range of colour and clarity. Because of that, it is no longer relevant for GIA to describe man-made diamonds using the nomenclature created for the continuum of colour and clarity of natural diamonds.”
Existing GIA reports for laboratorygrown diamonds remain valid.
Meanwhile HRD Antwerp will cease grading loose lab-grown diamonds next year and is billing itself as the first major lab to do so. CEO Ellen Joncheere said in a statement that HRD Antwerp will continue to analyse synthetic stones for research purposes and will still issue reports for jewellery with lab-growns.
Actress Teyana Taylor made a lasting impression wearing a bounty of diamonds from David Yurman. Her rich-looking jewels included an 18ct white gold necklace and a smattering of Renaissance-inspired brooches.
American TV personality Gigi Hadid wore an array of
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NOW OPEN STATE SIDE
Christchurch-born, London-based luxury jewellery designer Jessica McCormack has carved a unique place for herself in the world of fine jewellery since moving to the English capital in 2005. And now, in response to an evergrowing American clientele, she has opened a standalone store on Madison Avenue, New York, adding to statement flagship stores in London’s Mayfair and Sloane Street, Knightsbridge.
Echoing the distinctive style of her London boutiques, the space
1.51ct Round Brilliant cut rubies, four Round Brilliant cut blue sapphires, in 18ct blackened white and yellow gold. US$38,000.
OPAL EDUCATION ONLINE
showcases a carefully curated multidisciplinary art collection with paintings, photography and antiques displayed alongside the jewels.
“We have seen such enthusiasm and interest from our US clients, so it feels great to finally have a space for them to visit us, closer to home,” said Jessica. “I have always loved Manhattan and to be opening on one of its most iconic shopping streets is the perfect opportunity to reach more people, while welcoming old and new clients.”
In the meantime, Jessica has collaborated with her London Mayfair store near-neighbour master pâtissier, Nicolas Rouzaud, to create an edible tribute to her brand’s latest collection, ‘Fruit Salad’.
Rouzand has created a Cerisier dessert, composed of almond and sakura mousse layered over almond sponge and an almond praline base. At its centre is a cherry confit. The dessert’s pink dots in varying sizes
The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) has announced the launch of its Certificate in Opal Studies, the world’s first comprehensive, expert-led online opal course.
"Opals have long fascinated people worldwide," said Terry Coldham, Federal Patron of the GAA. “But until now, comprehensive education about this captivating gemstone has been available only through scarce specialist courses delivered through face-to-face teaching.
"This programme bridges gaps in understanding and allows anyone, anywhere in the world, to obtain accurate, detailed and practical knowledge about this gemstone,"
The GAA spent more than three years developing its Certificate in Opal Studies. Designed to educate gem professionals, jewellers, valuers, traders, researchers and enthusiasts, it provides insights into everything from opal’s geological origins, historical significance, identification and classification, to value factors and opal usage in jewellery and trade.
intends to mirror the signature rubies of Jessica’s collection.
“Jewellery, like pastry, is about telling a story through the senses,” said Rouzaud. “Jessica’s designs are joyful and bold and I wanted the flavours and form of the cake to reflect that same energy and elegance.”
Jessica added: “Nicolas is a true artist. I have always admired the way his desserts celebrate beauty, nostalgia and craftsmanship. Fruit Salad is one of my most playful collections and this cake captures that spirit so wonderfully.”
Other highlights include modules on opalised fossils, ethical sourcing and opal markets and commercial practices worldwide, with coverage extending beyond Australian opal to include major occurrences and practices across the globe. For more information: www.gem.org.au/opal-studies or learn@gem.org.au.
The New York store is housed in a historic Beaux-Arts building and features a curated art collection alongside the jewellery.
A pair of Fruit Salad earrings, set with Round Brilliant emeralds, Brilliant cut yellow sapphires,
A sweet collaboration.
Rough precious light opal, Andamooka, South Australia.
TIME THAT NEVER FORGETS
AVI-8 commemorated the 80 years since Victory in Europe Day (marking the unconditional surrender of Germany to the Allies) with the launch of a special capsule collection of automatic watches inspired by the historic aircraft and symbols of WWII.
The collection pays tribute to three iconic Allied aircraft: P-51 Mustang Patriot Automatic, Spitfire Type 300 Automatic and Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic. Two distinct colourways in each watch reflect the aesthetics of the 1940s, from sepia-toned dials to military browns and deep navy blues, while fully luminous dials enhance visibility in low-light conditions.
Standout details include references to Winston Churchill’s famous ‘V for Victory’ salute, which replaces the number 8 in the custom date wheel on the P-51 Mustang Patriot and Hawker Hurricane Kent models, and on the sub dial of the Spitfire Type 300. On each, the hour markers at 8 and 5 subtly highlight VE Day, May 8, 1945.
Even the strap pays tribute with engraved notes from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, its iconic four-note opening mirroring the Morse code for ‘V’.
TOWN AND AROUND
Meet Suzanne and John Mather, Mathers Jewellery & Time, Oamaru…
Tell us about your backgrounds in the industry, when did it all start and why choose the jewellery and watch industry as a career? We understand John turned his hobby into a career… John’s fascination with clocks began as a boyhood hobby when his grandmother gave him an old broken timepiece to tinker with. That moment sparked a lifelong passion. He was further inspired by a relative who was a collector of antique clocks.
At age 15, he left school to begin an apprenticeship in watchmaking with a local watchmaker he had been helping after school. He went on to graduate top of his class in 1988 and continued restoring old clocks in his spare time. Suzanne’s background is a little different. She started out as an Enrolled Nurse and later worked for AMI Insurance in customer service. Once their children started school, she joined John in the business, bringing her people skills and attention to detail to the front of the store and helping the business grow into what it is today.
What led up to you opening Mathers Jewellery & Time in Oamaru in 1990? At just 21, when his employer decided to leave Oamaru, John set up his own workshop in an upstairs space, focusing purely on repairs - watches, clocks, and jewellery for local customers and several out-of-town jewellers. It began as a dedicated workshop rather than a retail store.
As demand grew, the business naturally evolved, eventually expanding into
a successful full-service watch and jewellery retail store.
Where in Oamaru are you situated and what greets visitors when they walk in the door? We’re located at 199 Thames Street, right in the centre of Oamaru. As you enter, you’re greeted by the ring of our old school bell above the door - a nostalgic touch that’s followed us through two previous store relocations. We never liked the sound of modern electronic doorbells; they just didn’t suit the character of our store. The bell fits perfectly with the classic, old-world feel of our space.
What services does your business offer?
Watch and Clock Repairs - From quick battery replacements to full mechanical overhauls, we service everything from modern wristwatches to antique clocks. Whether it’s a quartz movement or a vintage mantle clock, each piece is handled with expert care.
Jewellery Repairs – We take care of minor repairs in-store, such as chain and charm soldering and clasp replacements. For more complex or delicate work, we partner with a trusted team of skilled trade jewellers who carry out comprehensive repairs to the highest standard.
Engraving Services – We offer professional in-house engraving on a range of items including jewellery, watches, giftware, and plaques. We also undertake cup and trophy engraving for various schools, clubs, and organisations. Your brands include… Our watch selection includes Citizen, Bulova, Casio,
G-Shock, Baby-G, Olympic and Rhythm timepieces.
Our jewellery collections feature wellloved New Zealand and international designers including Karen Walker, Boh Runga Jewellery, Ellani, NAJO, and Fabuloux Vous. We also offer a comprehensive range of Worth & Douglas and Landau Jewellery engagement and wedding rings.
How are you staying up to date with the latest design trends and techniques? We’re proud to be long-standing members of the Nationwide Jewellers Group - this year marks our 30th year with them! Nationwide does a fantastic job of keeping members informed about the latest design trends and technologies. We also make the most of opportunities to attend industry courses and conferences whenever we can.
How are you addressing the increasing demand for sustainable and ethical jewellery? We do encourage the reuse and repurposing of existing jewellery, whether that’s restoring a family
OAMARU
John Mather at his bench.
Suzanne Mather.
Little Jewel tries a bit of retail therapy; perhaps looking for a classy diver’s watch?
heirloom, resizing a ring, or redesigning an older piece into something new and meaningful. It’s a neat way to honour the past while reducing waste. As a small, independent business, we’re always looking for ways to tread more lightly and make choices that are better for both people and the planet. Tell us about a customer story that you're most proud of…. One that stands out was a customer who brought in his late father’s old pocket watch - not running and badly worn. It had huge sentimental value. John carefully restored it back to working condition, keeping as many of the original parts as possible. When the customer picked it up, he was so emotional he teared up and told us it felt like having a part of his dad back again. It’s moments like that that really make our work meaningful.
We understand John has an association with Oamaru’s Waitaki clock tower – what has this involved and is it ongoing? John has been caring for both the Oamaru and Palmerston town clocks since 1998, under contract with the Waitaki District Council. It’s a role that reflects his deep knowledge and passion for traditional clockmaking.
The Oamaru clock tower, part of the Waitaki District Council building (formerly the Oamaru Chief Post Office), is a category 1 Heritage Site. Inside the tower are three levels. The first houses the original 1903 W. Littlejohn and Son clock mechanism, the second level holds the five bells, and the third level features the four large 6-foot (1.8m) clock faces. John continues to regularly service and maintain the clocks to keep them running smoothly for the community.
Tell us about the visit of the penguin Little Jewel to the store last Christmas… Just before Christmas last year, we had an unexpected visitor - a little blue penguin chick waddled right into the store off the street! The sea is only about 250 metres away, but it’s not every day a penguin decides to do a bit of jewellery shopping.
She strolled in like she owned the place, much to the surprise (and delight) of everyone in the store. We gently guided her into a corner to keep her calm and contacted the team at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. They came quickly, checked her over and safely returned her to the sea, but not before we managed a quick photo! She’s since been affectionately nicknamed ‘Little Jewel’ - a fitting name for our sparkly little visitor. It brought a smile to everyone’s face during the Christmas rush and was a great reminder that in Oamaru, you really never know what the day might bring.
Have you had any ‘unusual’ visitors since? Not since our surprise visit from the penguin chick - but with the warmer weather on its way, who knows? “Little Jewel” might just decide to pop in again for another look around!
Your favourite piece of personal jewellery… Suzanne: My favourite piece would have to be my engagement ring. It’s a simple yet classic 18ct yellow gold ring set with a .33ct diamond. Nothing extravagant, but incredibly special to me and I still love it just as much today as I did 28 years ago when John proposed during a McDonald’s lunch date in the Oamaru Gardens!
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John: Not exactly jewellery, but definitely something special! It’s our 18th-century long case clock, made in Scotland. We found it on Trade Me and collected it from an antique store in Gore. It now proudly stands at the end of our hallway in our 1920’s bungalow and it still keeps perfect time, which is pretty impressive for its age!
What keeps you both motivated about the industry? Honestly, it’s the people. We love hearing the stories behind the pieces. Whether it’s a clock that’s been in the family for generations or someone choosing an engagement ring. Being part of those moments is special. There’s always something new to learn too. The industry keeps evolving with new styles and techniques, which keeps things interesting. Even after all these years, we still enjoy the hands-on work,
people are buying - but things are still ticking along nicely. Wedding rings are a consistent favourite and we’re seeing a lot of couples still wanting to invest in something meaningful for their special
good-quality, thoughtful jewellery and watches.
How do you relax away from the business? John enjoys time out on the golf course or hitting the mountain bike
John Mather working on Oamaru’s historic clock.
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Going once, with provenance
From the quirky to the collectable and the multi-million dollar sales, we look at a selection of items that have gone under the hammer at auction houses around the world so far this year.
COVETED AND COLLECTIBLE
Recent Webb’s (NZ) auctions have showcased two exceptional pieces that captivated collectors due to their craftsmanship, materials, rarity and documented provenance.
Leading the watch category was a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 (ref. 16013), which sold for NZ$10,350. This piece features the rare and highly
TRUE BLUE
The Mediterranean Blue, an ultrarare 10.03 ct. fancy vivid blue diamond, fetched US$21.5 million at Sotheby’s High Jewellery auction in Geneva in May.
The stone’s price doubled from its opening bid of US$10.7 million during a bidding battle between two determined suitors. The winning bidder was described by Sotheby’s as “an American private collector keen to add the blue
BELONGING TO THE ‘BOSS’
Sotheby’s New York offered a diamondstudded Patek Philippe platinum pocket watch that was owned and ‘blinged out’ by famed gangster Al Capone.
coveted ‘ghost dial’, a subtle, faded variant prized by collectors. Likewise, it has a beautiful, documented provenance that enhances the significance of this timepiece.
Gifted to the vendor, a former McLaren associate, by Mansour Ojjeh (then TAG principal and McLaren co-owner), it commemorates the marque’s legendary 1984 season, where they won the Constructors’ Championship and Niki Lauda edged out Alain Prost for the Drivers’ Title by just half a point, the closest margin in F1 history. Few ghost dial examples exist and even fewer with such a unique story, making this watch especially desirable.
Also under the hammer at Webb’s was a stunning Platinum Art Decostyle diamond bracelet that fetched NZ$19,120. It stands out for its historical charm and impressive total
diamond to her collection.”
Sotheby’s said that fewer than 0.1% of diamonds show any evidence of blue colour and an even smaller percentage are graded fancy vivid blue. The 31.94 ct. rough diamond that yielded the Mediterranean Blue was found in 2023 at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The cutter studied the rough for more than a year.
diamond weight of approximately 10 carats.
The bracelet’s flexible design features 12 old European-cut diamonds bezelset in the centre, totalling an estimated 3.20 carats, surrounded by a further 195 smaller old European and single cut diamonds (approx. 5.70 carats) and 12 baguette cut diamonds adding a further 1.20 carats. All diamonds are estimated F colour with VS2 to I1 clarity, set with exquisite craftsmanship consistent with the Art Deco era. The bracelet measures 17.5 cm in length and weighs 27.8 grams, secured by a hidden tongue and box clasp.
One of the most high-profile mob bosses of the Prohibition era, Capone was known for his flamboyant style which included premium watches. A Sotheby’s statement said that Capone’s descendants don’t know where he purchased the Patek, but they believe he discarded its original ‘plain’ case and commissioned a custom made one from solid platinum.
The pocket watch’s dial features an ‘open face’ design with Breguet numerals and the period-correct ‘long
signature’, though the dial is aged and its minute hand is missing. Its reverse side contains 90 single-cut diamonds spelling out the initials AC within a circle.
Berry’s Jewellers was a successful bidder, the watch selling for US$95,250. It will take pride of place in Berry’s new dedicated Patek Philippe showroom in Leeds. Established in 1897, Berry’s Jewellers is a prestigious independent, family-owned company with 12 locations across the UK.
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At Noonans Mayfair’s recent jewellery auction, a signet ring from the 1500s sold for £42,000, against a pre-sale estimate of £10,000 to £15,000.
It’s one in a series of rings that Tudor financier and merchant Sir Thomas Gresham (1519-1579), financial agent to four Tudor monarchs, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth I, gave as gifts to acquaintances and associates. The heavy seal ring, circa 1560-1575, is carved with the coat of arms of Warner with the Gresham family crest, a green enamelled grasshopper, engraved on the underside of the bezel.
It is believed to have been gifted from Gresham to Mark Warner of All Hallows, Lombard Street in London, a cloth merchant and liveryman of Drapers’ Company. According to the auction house it is one of nine ‘Gresham grasshopper’ rings that are known to exist and is the first Warner ring to be offered at auction for almost 50 years.
“Although the rings could have been given by Gresham in thanks for past services, it seems more probable that those chosen to receive these expensive gifts were individuals whose future potential could be of benefit
RARE IN SILVER
to Sir Thomas,” said Frances Noble, head of Jewellery at Noonans. “The hidden grasshopper crest to the interior of each ring serving as a pertinent reminder as to where the recipient’s loyalties should lie.”
This parcel-gilt silver büttenman, a decorative figure in the form of a grape-picker and his dog, with a basket on his back that serves as a drinking vessel, sold at Christies for €63,000. Dating from around 1590 and crafted by Polish silversmith and engraver Joachim Hiller, it is a rarity in that it is made of silver rather than wood and the base is unusually elaborate, carved with hunting scenes in which dogs and horses chase bears and other animals.
Hiller was a master from 1573 to 1613 and is considered the undisputed master of figurative silver.
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REMEMBER ME
A rare Royal mourning ring, commissioned to commemorate the death of Princess Amelia, youngest daughter of King George III and discovered in a Leicester charity shop where it was purchased for just £15, went under the hammer at Hansons’ Auctioneers, Derbyshire.
Born on 7 August 1783, Princess Amelia died on 2 November 1810 aged just 27, having battled tuberculosis. The white enamelled and gold ring bears the poignant words “Remember me” beneath a crown and was crafted
THE STAR OF THE SALE
The top lot at Bonhams New Bond Street’s London Jewels sale in June was arguably one of the most enduring design legacies from Cartier - the Astor turquoise and diamond tiara, circa 1930 - owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor (1879-1964).
Made of platinum, with a 3ct centre diamond and approximately 11cts t.w. old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, the tiara had not been seen on the market since its original purchase by Astor’s husband, Waldorf, circa 1930. The headpiece illustrates the era’s
WITH ROYAL PROVENANCE
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in June presented the rare opportunity to acquire a gem with historic royal provenance that’s been beautifully recrafted for a new era. A 10.38 ct. fancy purple-pink diamond once owned by Marie Antoinette and now set with other diamonds in a JAR ring, it was estimated to sell for US$3million to US$5 million. It sold for a whopping US$14million.
The modified kite brilliant-cut pink diamond was one of the French queen’s treasured jewels that, according to royal mythos, she entrusted to a loyal
by the renowned Royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. Fifty two of these rings were commissioned by her brother, the Prince Regent, later George IV and distributed among family and close friends after her funeral at Windsor.
Princess Amelia, the youngest of King George III and Queen Charlotte’s 15 children, was said to be her father’s favourite. Her death reportedly contributed to the King’s final and irrecoverable mental decline. In a final act of devotion, Amelia is said to have
bold synthesis of Eastern and Western aesthetics: Its fluted turquoise plumes, diamond stems and fan-shape panels
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pressed a ring containing a lock of her hair into her father’s hand, whispering “remember me” as she lay dying, words now immortalised in this design.
Auction price realised: £5,500.
are a nod to Egyptian, Indian and Persian motifs, exquisitely carved and arranged by Cartier.
The spectacular tiara sold for £889,400, more than three times its pre-sale estimate of £250,000£350,000.
Nancy Astor was the first woman to take a seat in the UK Parliament, (1919-1945).
A society hostess she championed temperance, education and women’s rights from the grand halls of Cliveden (her home) to Westminster.
The Kat Florence Lumina, recognised as one of the world’s largest flawless Paraiba tourmalines sold for NZ$812,900 at Bonhams Hong Kong auction house. The 181.61ct Paraiba tourmaline was discovered in 2003 by gem hunter Don Kogen in the Mavuco district of Mozambique’s Nampula province.
The presence of copper in the crystal structure of Paraíba tourmaline, finely balanced with manganese, gives rise to a unique ‘blue-green neon’ hue. When light penetrates the gem, the countless colours reflected from within create an optical effect which seems like an endless feast of light and shadow.
coiffeur when she fled Paris in 1791 in the hope she would one day recover them. While the queen met a tragic fate during the revolution, her jewels survived.
Identified by Christie’s as the Marie Thérèse Pink: a Historic JAR Colored Diamond Ring, the contemporary reimagining by JAR (Parisian jeweller Joel Arthur Rosenthal) set the stone in a striking ring of blackened platinum, accented with round diamonds.
The diamond last appeared on the auction block in Geneva in 1996, offered by a member of a European
royal family and has remained largely unseen for nearly three decades.
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Launched earlier this year the Katerina Perez x Osmium Institute Design Contest, also known as the Osmium Visionary Contest, was conceived as a platform to challenge jewellery designers to explore the creative potential of osmium, one of the world's rarest precious metals.
“The idea emerged from my fascination with osmium's unique crystalline brilliance and its potential to inspire innovation in jewellery design,” said jewellery influencer Katerina Perez. “Collaborating with the Osmium Institute, we aimed to encourage designers to push boundaries and reimagine their craft using this extraordinary material.
“We received an incredible 394 design entries from 234 talented designers from 47 countries. Each submission brought a distinct cultural lens, resulting in a dynamic showcase of how osmium can inspire creativity across continents.
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Berke Henny’s ‘Osmé’ earring design, awarded second place, incorporates osmium through fluid organic shapes with platinum accents.
Bernadette Yodia’s ‘Serenade of the Moon’ brooch design, awarded first place, features a luminous moon in osmium, accented with diamonds and sapphires.
“I had the joy of joining a diverse panel of judges, each bringing a unique lens to the competition. Frédéric Mané, an award-winning French designer, was taken by osmium’s artistic pull, noting that “its brilliance and rarity almost demand exploration”. Jewellery designer Anthony Garcia from Brazil noted how designers elevated the metal beyond luxury into something symbolic of “identity, innovation, and individuality”.
“Tania Chan, a creative jewellery designer from Hong Kong, spoke of designs that felt “like modern artefacts or pieces from the future”. Richard Reis, representing the Osmium Institute (Germany), shared how “on social media, you could feel the global creative energy growing”. Finally, Place Vendôme jeweller Lorenz Bäumer praised the blend of avant-garde thinking and commercial potential seen in the entries.”
The winners were announced at Gemgenève 2025. The first-place winner, Bernadette Yodia, from Indonesia, received €30,000 worth of osmium to bring her creation to life. The second and third place winners received €20,000 and €10,000 worth of osmium respectively.
Osmium (Os) is a blue-white, hard, brittle and lustrous metal belonging to the platinum group. It's known for being the densest naturally occurring element. Osmium is also one of the rarest precious metals, found as a trace element in alloys, particularly platinum ores.
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Pasquale Rossi's ‘The Gaze of the Digital Age’ ring design awarded third place features an octagonal osmium lock.
In the nature of things
Nature has always provided a wellspring of inspiration for the jewellers of Place Vendôme and Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902) was no exception. He soon set himself apart with his unique vision of a living nature, naturalistic and untamed. It was this aspect of nature that the Maison’s founder loved and Boucheron’s archives abound with ivy, thistles, ferns, flies and bumblebees.
This year Boucheron’s creative director Claire Choisne offers a fresh perspective on this singular vision of nature, instilling a whole new dimension. Designed to be worn in
innovative ways, her 28 new creations show nature asserting itself and taking over the body, blurring the lines between the human form and its surrounding ecosystem.
Maison Boucheron presents ‘Untamed Nature’, a new Histoire de Style collection as a living encyclopaedia of High Jewellery…
Boucheron Scarabée Rhinocéros ring with rock crystal, mother-of-pearl, black lacquer and diamonds in 18ct white gold.
A model wears the Mauve bracelet (worn here on the shoulder), the Rosier ‘Question Mark’ inspired necklace with a 6.01ct F-colour, VVS2 clarity pear-shaped diamond, rock crystal and further diamonds and the Mouche brooch with rock crystal, mother-of- pearl, diamonds and black lacquer, all in 18ct white gold.
Chardon necklace paved with diamonds in white gold, with the Scarabée rhinoceros ring worn as a brooch. Set with rock crystal and mother-of-pearl, paved with diamonds with black lacquer, in white gold.
A model wears the Boucheron Avoine head jewel with diamonds in 18ct white gold, alongside the Lucane and Papillon de Nuit brooches with mother-of-pearl, diamonds and black lacquer in 18ct white gold.
Fuchsia brooch paved with diamonds in white gold. Pendant earrings set with two D IF pear-cut diamonds for a total of 4.10cts, paved with diamonds, in white gold and the Roseau brooch in white gold and diamonds.
Fleur de Carotte brooch, worn here as an earring, with diamonds in 18ct white gold.
Boucheron Papillon de Nuit brooch with mother-of-pearl, diamonds and black lacquer in 18ct white gold, part of the Untamed Nature Histoire de Style 2025 High Jewellery collection.
Time travel, around the world in eight days
Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous odyssey imagined by Jules Verne and first published in French in 1872, was revisited by curator Jean-Marie Schaller, owner and Creative Director of the Swiss watchmaker Louis Moinet.
A collection of eight magnificent métropolises was captured in eight horological works of art. The beauty of these dials has to do with the originality of the materials chosen, ranging from rock crystal to aventurine, from genuine fragments of history to high-tech materials. The adventure starts in Paris, birthplace of Louis Moinet and ends in New York, passing through the colourful floating markets of Bangkok and the avant-garde
metropolis of Kuala Lumpur.
Each timepiece in this collection features a flying tourbillon within an off-centre cage, defying gravity in a visually striking manner. Housed in 18ct red gold cases, these watches were presented in a luxurious trunk decorated with a world map dating back to 1786, symbolising the timeless journey of watchmaking excellence across continents and centuries.
PARIS – THE CITY OF LIGHTS
“The trunk immediately conjures the fascinating discoveries that travel brings. The world map dates to 1786, the year of Louis Moinet's birth and represents a direct link to the past.”
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The Eiffel Tower, once the tallest structure ever built, has been meticulously sculpted by hand from a real piece of this Parisian hallmark. It comes from one of the original beams that had supported the structure for a century before being sampled for a scientific examination.
To make this timepiece, Louis Moinet tapped into the great art of hand-engraving. The craft person's expertise has made it possible to reproduce the distinctive architecture of this Parisian icon, with its slender silhouette, intertwining metal beams, diagonal arches and cross-bracings.
The Eiffel Tower has been placed on a jigsaw puzzle dial made up of 81 interlocked pieces and seems to rise up out of the city itself. The puzzle reproduces the map of Paris including many details, like the Seine River that splits the city, as well as the different districts.
SAN FRANCISCO – THE EPICENTRE OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Technological innovation, a pillar of San Francisco's identity, inspired the dial’s unique design. Its base is a silicon wafer etched with microelectronic circuits, the very symbol of Silicon Valley, but it also reflects the architectural elegance of San Francisco’s urban design. The elegant symmetry of the Golden Gate Bridge stands out vividly against this high-tech pattern. The bridge is carefully sculpted and hand-painted in that famous and recognisable ‘International Orange’ and has been skilfully positioned in relief on the dial.
SINGAPORE – A BLEND OF ANCIENT AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE
In tribute to Singapore the dial features vibrant straw marquetry, forming a lively composition that mirrors the city’s spirit. Against this back drop, the city’s iconic landmarks emerge, with the Marina Bay Sands complex commanding attention, the architecturally distinctive Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Singapore Flyer Ferris Wheel and the Merlion, a mythical creature and the city’s symbol.
Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner & Creative Director
BANGKOK – VIBRANT, BOUNTIFUL FLOATING MARKETS
The exceptional skills of the micro-painter come to full flower in this piece, which carries the viewer right to the heart of the bustling, colourful life of Bangkok's floating market.
The boats laden with colourful goods, the subtle details of the woven straw hats and the delicate nuances of the water lilies have all been reproduced with remarkable precision.
To capture the liveliness of the scene, all the decorations have been added to the dial, thus giving the illusion that they are floating on an azure surface. The blue dial features a circular labyrinth that represents the tangled canals and rivers that crisscross the city. The feeling of movement and animation is enhanced by the contrasting polished and brushed surfaces.
TOKYO – CAPITAL OF MODERNITY AND GUARDIAN OF TRADITIONS
At the heart of this timepiece is an origami made from a piece of metallic paper. It represents a crane, a symbol of longevity and happiness. The aventurine evokes a starry night and serves as a backdrop to Mount Fuji and the delicate cherry blossoms, all hand-painted with remarkable precision. This composition incarnates the perfect harmony between the métiers d’art in watchmaking and the timeless treasure of Japanese traditions.
ABU DHABI – AN OASIS OF MODERNITY
To evoke the majesty of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and pay tribute to its pure lines, the dial-makers worked on a rock crystal base. Each element of this architectural gem, from the majestic domes adorned in white marble to the imposing columns, was meticulously handpainted.
The result is a testimony to their traditional skill in miniature painting, making use of the transparency of the rock to stage a scene on two levels. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque appears on the backdrop of a clear blue sky with a moon crescent.
KUALA LUMPUR – THE CITY OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
The Petronas Towers, carved out of silver, stand proudly on a silicon dial engraved with microelectronic circuits. The masters of the engraving art have meticulously crafted the glorious architec-ture of these two 88-storey towers, with their prominent M-shaped silhouette. At the centre of the dial is the famous Skybridge that connects these two architectural icons. The backdrop to the towers is a silicon wafer (a thin, circular slice of crystalline silicon), whose engraved microelectronic circuits form an intricate technological decor. The bold choice of silicon for the dial of this timepiece underscores the crucial importance of technology for the city.
NEW YORK - THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
What better monument to dominate this timepiece, than the Statue of Liberty, engraved and painted by hand. The sapphire crystal substrate of the dial has been carefully painted black to highlight the imposing skyline of the Big Apple.
In the back is a holograph film that creates a fascinating play with lights that recalls the typical architecture of the skyscrapers. Depending on the angle of viewing, these buildings light up brightly and emit all the nuances of the rainbow.
WWW Dirty Dozen
During the Second World War the British Ministry of Defence commissioned 12 Swiss brands to each create military watches. Today, collectors seek to obtain all 12 of these watches to create a complete collection of the ‘Dirty Dozen’.
The British military had always been equipped with contemporary watches. The majority of commercial watches were produced by Swiss watch manufacturers. However, at the beginning of WWII the Ministry of Defence asked the watch makers instead to create military watches. The ministry left nothing to chance; after all, the correct functioning (or non-functioning) of a watch could mean the difference between life and death for soldiers in combat. The criteria for these watches were very specific. Requirements:
• Dial: Black dial with Arabic numerals; small seconds at 6 o’clock; railroad-style minute track; luminous hour and minute hands and indexes.
• Movement: a proven precise movement, preferably regulated to chronometer standards; hand-wound movements with 15 jewels.
• Case: a shock-resistant, water-resistant case.
• Crown: easy-grip crown for use with gloves.
• Crystal: shatterproof plexiglass crystal. As suggested by the collection name, 12 companies took on the extensive brief: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex. Collectively, these brands created more
Some of the most sought-after military timepieces today.
than 150,000 wristwatches for the military and sent them to Britain. The watches were labelled for ‘general service’, but they were intended to be resources for special units, including radio operators and artillery staff members.
The name for the set is derived from the popular 1967 movie ‘The Dirty Dozen’, starring acclaimed Hollywood actors Charles Bronson and Donald Sutherland. The film depicts 12 members of a crack commando team who undertook a daring mission in Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War.
Although the watches come from 12 companies, they are all easily identifiable by the same small details. On the back of each watch is the engraving ‘WWW’, which stands for ‘Watch, Wrist and Waterproof.’ A broad arrow head can be seen on the dial, inner case and back of the watch, signifying that it is a of government quality. The use of this symbol by the government and military dates back to 1585. Finally, a military serial number is visible on the back of each watch to identify them.
It is believed that fewer than 20 people own the whole collection, due to the rarity of some of the makes. The most valuable and desirable being the Grana. Apparently, fewer than 5,000 of these, maybe even less than 1,000, exist, making it very rare to come by.
Collecting all the original watches is a difficult task due to the kind of wear and tear that they went through during the war. Because they went through such extreme conditions, the watches often needed repairs. The MoD did not care to keep them in their original conditions, they just wanted them to work and get back out onto the field. Therefore, the ministry would replace broken parts with cheaper alternatives and make many mistakes during the repair process. Subsequently, it is very rare to find one of the watches in its original condition, making them highly valuable collectables.
In August 2020, Fellows Auctioneers (Birmingham) offered a full set of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches at auction. Due to their rarity, the collection made headlines and eventually sold at auction for just under £30,000.
Casebacks feature the Broad Arrow, the three W’s and the military serial number.
On trial
Earlier this year The Royal Mint, the United Kingdom's official maker of British coins, located in Llantrisant, Wales, submitted 6,432 coins for testing at the UK’s oldest judicial ceremony, the Trial of the Pyx, held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London.
A sample of all new coins struck by The Royal Mint, whether currency or collectable, is submitted to the Trial of the Pyx each year. The coins are rigorously checked for fineness and quality by an independent jury made up of members of the Goldsmiths’ Company, before undergoing scientific analysis by the London Assay Office.
The Trial is opened by the King’s Remembrancer, Senior Master Jeremy Cook of the Kings’ Bench Division of the High Court, who also delivers the verdict once testing and analysis have been completed.
The 776-year-old ceremony aims to protect consumers by upholding the quality of the UK’s coinage through rigorous testing, as important today as it was at the first recorded public trial in 1248. The process ensures that the coins produced by The Royal Mint meet the standards of precision, accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship for which it is internationally renowned.
A highlight of this year’s submission was a silver sixpence made from silver recovered from expired medical and industrial x-ray films. Released by The Royal Mint to promote the revival of ‘Stir Up Sunday’ - a Victorian tradition where a silver sixpence would be placed into the Christmas pudding mix, before family members took turns to stir the pudding and make a wish - their production forms part of the Mint’s overall commitment to a sustainable future across its businesses.
Alongside gold bullion coins in the form of the 22ct Sovereign and the 24ct Britannia, this year’s submission featured a range of collectable coins designs for the young and the young-at-heart. Available in a variety of metals and finishes, these included new additions to the Royal Mint’s Harry Potter and Star Wars collections and a trio of designs based on the myth and legend of Robin Hood.
The Trial of the Pyx originated in the 12th century, making it one of the oldest judicial procedures in the UK and has taken place at Goldsmiths' Hall since 1871. The name Pyx refers to chests in which the coins are transported and derives from the Latin word ‘pyxis’, meaning small box. For
The trial is held at Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London.
centuries the chests were stored in the Pyx Chamber in Westminster Abbey, along with other important items of state and church. The first record of a public trial dates from 1248 when 12 citizens of London and 12 goldsmiths of the City were selected to examine the money.
Up until the reign of Elizabeth I the juries of the trial were composed of a mixture of goldsmiths and other citizens of the City of London. Elizabeth gave the Company entire responsibility for the trial in 1580 and all jurors were nominated from its members from then on.
The 1870 Coinage Act, established Goldsmiths' Hall as the new venue for the Trial. This made good sense as The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office was also located in the Hall, as it is today.
Little has changed in the procedure since the reign of Edward I. Throughout the year, coins are randomly selected from every batch of each denomination struck, sealed in bags containing 50 coins each and locked away in the Pyx boxes for testing at the Trial. Officials from The Royal Mint bring the Pyx boxes to Goldsmiths' Hall, containing coins put aside in the course of manufacture during the previous year.
The trial jury is part of a formal court of law. It is summoned to the Hall by the senior judge in the Royal Courts of Justice, known as the King’s Remembrancer. During the opening proceedings, the coins are counted and weighed and put aside for testing by the Assay Office.
The purpose of the annual trial is to check that UK coins produced at The Royal Mint are within the statutory limits for metallic composition, weight and size. The benchmark against which the coins are tested for metallic composition is called a Trial plate.
These metal plates, made of gold, silver, platinum, nickel and zinc are held at the National Measurement and Regulation Office, along with the original coin Standard Weights, against which the weight of the trial coins is compared. The oldest surviving silver Trial plate, from 1477, is one of the treasures of The Royal Mint Museum. When the examination is complete and the Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office has established whether The Royal Mint has met its requirements, the court reconvenes at Goldsmiths’ Hall. The verdict is in. The Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer instructs the Clerk of the Goldsmiths’ Company to deliver the verdict to the gathered officials and audience, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy and the Deputy Master of The Royal Mint. Historically, failure to pass the Trial of the Pyx can result in a prison sentence or a fine.
The recycled silver sixpences promoted the revival of ‘Stir Up Sunday’.
A gold trial plate, 1707.
A silver trial plate, 1542.
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Out for the evening
In the 1920s and 1930s Italian goldsmith, jeweller and the founder of the prestigious jewellery house Buccellati, Mario Buccellati, realised the potential of embroidered evening clutch bags, decorated with gold and precious stones. The bags soon became a popular fashion accessory for women who attended the La Scala Theatre in Milan, located next to Buccellati’s goldsmith ‘workshop’.
In the 1950s Buccellati went on to interpret the tastes of the American public, proposing creations which, while retaining the distinctive elegance of the Maison, were characterised by a more linear design and different materials. These were then referred to as ‘evening cases’ rather than actual bags.
During Paris High Jewellery Week in July, Buccellati presented its new jewellery bags, an homage to savoir faire. Creative director Andrea
Buccellati, Mario’s grandson, created a capsule collection consisting of three one-of-a-kind clutch bags, which draw inspiration from the iconic shapes of the past translated into a modern design.
The third-generation capsule collection ranges from the green velvet rectangular clutch bag sewn with a quilted effect with an opening clasp highlighted by a cabochon rubellite tourmaline, to the black velvet clutch bag with a closure decorated with diamonds and rubellite tourmalines, further enhanced by a small Opera pendant and a spherical bag, in black stretch velvet, decorated with a double row of triangles and garlands with diamonds and a yellow gold circular handle.
The ultra-modern spherical handbag in black velvet, decorated with a double row of triangular elements and garlands with diamonds and a circular handle in yellow gold ‘rigato’ engraved.
The rectangular evening case in green velvet with a quilted effect has an opening ponsoir made around a cabochon rubellite. The gold applications on the surface and the gold chain are a true statement of Buccellati style.
To close the creative journey of this collection, the black velvet case with clasp decorated with diamonds and rubellites and ‘rigato’ engraved is further embellished by a small opera pendant.
The inspiration for the collection came from the recovery and restoration of various Buccellati evening bags.
Clockwise from top left: beige embroidered fabric purse with diamonds, pearls and silver chain and clasp (1920s); black silk purse with rubies and cabochon emeralds (1920s); handbag engraved with pink gold flowers and yellow gold leaves, clasp tipped with grey and white pearls (2001).
Many thanks to our trade fair sponsors:
September 14, 2025
Viaduct Events Centre
Auckland
9.30am - 4.30pm
• Come early for ease of parking.
• First 400 will get a free barista coffee, a free muffin & a free Danish.
• Complimentary wraps at lunchtime.
• Stay for a glass of bubbles at 3.30pm.
• First 10 visitors who are financial JWNZ members and have a valid air travel boarding pass will receive a $50 travel voucher.
• All financial JWNZ members can go into the draw at 12.30pm for a $500 travel voucher (winner must be present on site, at time of draw, 1 entry per company).
Sunday 14th September 9.30am to 4.30pm
WELCOME TO THE 2025 JWNZ SPRING TRADE FAIR
We are excited to welcome you to our wonderful new venue, the Viaduct Events Centre, in the hub of Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter.
With more than 100 stands, there are many to explore. Enjoy a complimentary barista coffee, a free muffin and a free danish pastry before we run out.
Stay for a light lunch and a complimentary wrap. Then at 3.30pm, with the generous support of our sponsors, Landau Jewellery, Pacific Time Industries, Morris and Watson and PEKA, we will toast the day with a glass of bubbles.
We value your feedback, please let us know what you enjoyed and if you have any suggestions for 2026. Let’s work together to support and elevate the jewellery and watchmaking trade to new heights.
Arrive early on Sunday and you will find street parking on meters. There are also seven car parking buildings within 10 to 12 minutes’ walk to the Viaduct Events Centre offering all day parking from $12 to $20, or Uber to the front door and enjoy your day of complimentary tasty treats and coffee… and bubbles. www.jewelleryfair.co.nz
- Debbie Whiting, JWNZ Trade Fair Manager
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
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95, 96
45 Boltons 102, 103, 104 Carl Yung Gems
11, 12 Citizen Watches Australia
9 Couture Kingdom NZ
22 Danish Delight and Lunchtime Wrap
39, 40, 41 Designa Accessories
64 Devino Pearls
16 Dialog Solutions / HRA Group
21 Distell International Pty. Ltd.
46, 47, 48 Duraflex Group Australia - DGA
1 Elma-Techspan New Zealand
13 Eugene's Jewellery
6 Evident
67, 68, 69 Fabuleux Vous Ltd. / FV Jewellery
24 Facets Australia - Delenos Pty Ltd
7 Festina
25, 26 Finneys Importers and Distributors Ltd
58, 59, 60 G & A Warburtons
5 Gallagher Insurance
27 Gemmological Association of New Zealand
100 Gerrim International
17 Global Jewellery Concepts
19 Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand
90, 91, 92, 93 House of Bond
20 Jewellers & Watchmakers New Zealand
18 Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand
20 JT 2025 - Jewellery Time magazine
62, 63 Jewellery Services
79 LAGANI Limited
77, 78 Landau Jewellery
32, 33 Mark McAskill Jewellery
70, 71 Moreton Jewellery
97, 98, 99 Morris & Watson Ltd
43 Muffin Break and Lunchtime Wrap
75, 76 NAJO
88
Nationwide Jewellers
53 Olympic Watch
66
OOZOO Timepieces - Charlisse Pty Ltd
36 Orange River
81, 82
2, 3, 4
Pacific Time Industries
Palloys
28, 29 Paterson Fine Jewellery
101 Paul Shadiac Imports Pty Ltd
72, 73, 74 PEKA
31 Poix & Troy
34 Precious Gem Imports
65 Olympic Watch
8 Raymond Weil
49, 50, 51, 52 Regal
35 Scanlan & Co
10 Showcase Jewellers Buying Group
55, 56 Solar Jewellery by The Refinery.gold
89 Star Gems & Jewellery
54 The Sapphire Merchant
37, 38 Timesupply
86, 87
West End Collection
23 Wildside Gifts
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World Shiner NZ
83, 84, 85 Worth & Douglas
Stand No.
Company Name
Stand No.
Company Name
EXHIBITORS
Elma-Techspan New Zealand ...................... 1
The Elma product range in the field of ultrasonic cleaning is probably the largest in the world, including an array of serial units and specially designed cleaning installations. From the smallest table-top unit for the cleaning of glasses, up to a 20-stage special installation unit for the fine cleaning of computer chips in the manufacturing process - Elma has become the right choice for solutions to cleaning problems in many business sectors. Cleaning units made by Elma are well known and trusted by opticians, in laboratories, in jeweller's workshops and for medical instruments and even private households. Traditional QualityModern Technology - Elma Ultrasonics.
Brands: Elma. ElmaSonic. Techspan.
Palloys
Richard Ashman
8 Meeks Road, Marricville, Sydney, NSW 2204, Australia Tel 0061 4 2280 8007, 0800 446 491 richard.ashman@pallys.com www.palloys.com
2, 3, 4
Established in 1951, Palloys is Australasia's leading B2B jewellery manufacturer, now proudly serving New Zealand. We offer responsibly sourced fabricated metals, findings, casting, chain, wedding rings and refining all made with 100% Australian gold and silver. As Australia's first RJC-certified manufacturer, Palloys is known for innovation, craftsmanship and quality. With more than 74 years of experience, we're your trusted partner for premium materials and cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.
Brands: Palloys. Livadi Wedding Bands by Palloys.
Gallagher Insurance
Shane Laurie 4/100 Beaumont Street, Auckland City, Auckland 1010
Faizal Sahib Auckland 1051 Tel 0800 888 718 AU-CO-CS@evidentscientific.com www.evidentscientific.com
Evident is a manufacturing sales and services company. Our specialty is in Non-Destructive Testing specialising in ulrasound, Eddy Current, portable and benchtop XRF analysis and microscopes. Predominately working in mining and exploration, with field portable XRF now being used in precious metals industry.
Brands: VANTA GX Precious Metal Analyzer. Vanta 2. 39DPLUS
Festina Watches
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Marc Rom Suite 604, 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW 2022, Australia Tel 0061 4 1168 2223 marc@avstev.com.au www.festina-watches.com.au
Discover elegance in every second with Festina. Immerse yourself in our exclusive collections of watches designed for men, women and children, offering a wide range of styles, captivating designs and functions such as smartwatches, automatics, chronographs and multifunction watches. Discover more at www.festina-watches.com.au
Brands: Festina watches
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITORS
Dialog Solutions / HRA Group .................. 16
Nicole Bender
Suite 1501, 3777 Kingsway, Burnaby, Vancouver, Canada Tel 0061 4 1246 9711
nbender@hragroup.com www.dialogvault.com
Dialog is a game-changer for your business - the world's first diamond inventory subscription service. And the more you sell, the more you save. Dialog offers retailers a convenient and cost-effective way to access premium mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and jewellery styles through a flexible subscription model. We are proud to offer Clarity DiamondTM on the Dialog platform. Clarity is proud to offer artfully crafted, American-grown diamonds in premium shapes and sizes.
Brands: Clarity Diamond™, Dialog.
Global Jewellery Concepts ....................... 17
Kylie Zamel-Gejubini
PO Box 11, Toorak, Melbourne, VIC 3142, Australia Tel 0061 4 1056 6714
kylie@gjconcepts.com.au www.gjconcepts.com.au
Global Jewellery Concepts is a family-owned business based in Melbourne. We specialise in crafting a diverse collection of high-quality jewellery that blends timeless elegance with modern trends. Our offerings include 9ct and 18ct rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and coloured gemstones. We also have a large selection of Italian-made earrings and necklaces. Additionally, we provide custom design and remodelling services, using CAD technology to bring any design to life.
Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand
Grant Harrison
PO Box 41 113, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5047
Tel 027 693 0001
info@jirbnz.org.nz www.jirbnz.org.nz
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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.
Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand 19
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 Certified Qualified Manufacturing Jewellers are eligible for membership of the Goldsmiths Guild of NZ.
Jewellers & Watchmakers New Zealand ..... 20
Craig Anderson
19 Edwin Trent Drive, Trent Park, Prebbleton 7604
Tel 021 596 988
info@jwnz.co.nz www.jwnz.co.nz
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 2025 for and on behalf of members and the New Zealand jewellery and watch industry. JT 2025 (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.
JT 2025 - Jewellery Time magazine
Debbie Whiting
PO Box 46 218, Herne Bay, Auckland 1147
Tel 027 477 7955, 09 378 1222
debbie@inklink.co.nz www.jewellerytime.co.nz
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The official magazine of the Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand. JT Jewellery Time magazine 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.
Distell International Pty. Ltd.
Peter Grech
Level 2, 491 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Tel 0061 2 9264 8660 peter@distell.com.au
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Distell specialises in high quality coloured stone and diamond jewellery aimed at the mid to low end price points. Opening our Bangkok factory 20 years ago allows us to manufacture product in any alloy or colour stone required. Distell is represented in New Zealand by Paul Kerr, Paul Kerr Agencies.
Wildside Gifts is a family business supplying top quality jewellery to more than 300 businesses throughout New Zealand. We have several ranges of jewellery including New Zealand Greenstone/Pounamu, Sterling silver earrings and pendants (our own range of unique designs), enamel jewellery and most recently PDV 18ct gold-plated stainless steel huggies.
Brands: Wildside Gifts. Mana NZ.
Facets Australia - Delenos Pty Ltd
George Palos
PO Box 28, Gosford, NSW 2250, Australia Tel 0061 4 1453 5555 georgepalos@ozemail.com.au www.facetsaustralia.com.au
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. Premium range of watch and jewellery tools from Horotec Switzerland - a specialist in tools and watch components since 1946. A sparkling new partnership with Town Talk for all your jewellery cleaning needs.
c/- Suite 7a, 47 High Street, CBD, Auckland 1010 Tel 09 377 0730 jacob@jewelleryvaluers.co.nz www.gemmology.org.nz
Paterson Fine Jewellery ..................... 28, 29
David Paterson
PO Box 244, Moorabin, Melbourne, VIC 3189, Australia
Tel 0061 3 9555 9344
sales@pfj.com.au www.pfj.com.au
Paterson Fine Jewellery has been supplying the NZ and Australian jewellery industry as manufacturers and wholesalers since 1935. We supply a quality range of Australian opal jewellery, men's jewellery and children's jewellery. Our comprehensive range includes lockets, initial pendants and name necklaces, coloured stone and diamond jewellery, in all metals.
Brands: My Little Angel. FIREGEM Australian Opal. Paterson Gents. Paterson Ladies.
Audacious Gems 30
Lisa Daysh
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The Gemmological Association of New Zealand was established in 1979 to promote gemmology, assist gemmologists and assist with education in gemmology in New Zealand. We help with Gemmological Diploma courses, through either Gem-A (Gemmological Association of Great Britain) or GAA (Gemmological Association of Australia).
PO Box 168, Napier 4140 Tel 021 455 692 info@audaciousgems.co.nz www.audaciousgems.co.nz
This year I will be showcasing new stock selected from my most recent buying trip. Of particular note is a range of Atelier Munsteiner pieces, each a unique work of art. Plus European quality cut stones in aquamarine, morganite, rutile peridot and exciting parti-colour and blue tourmaline. For unique Christmas stock I have a selection of loose earring pairs in flat rose cut slabs and briolettes cut from sapphire, tourmaline, blue opal, agate, turquoise and gold sheen sapphire.
Come see our beautiful range of new styles, new one off pieces and fair specials at the JWNZ Trade Fair.
GPO 384, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia Tel 0061 4 1172 1305
craig@poixandtroy.co.au www.poixandtroy.com.au
Philippe Poix and Craig Troy established POIX & TROY to bring exclusive and beautiful collections from around the world to Australia and the South Pacific. Through their mutual business vision to create "passion, dreams, and lifestyle" Philippe and Craig manufacture and distribute incredible and unique jewellery pieces for thier customers. POIX & TROY Australia 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. See our Poix and Troy high end 18ct gold haute couture jewellery with diamonds and coloured stones, along with our exclusive Baraka Italian men's jewellery. Brands: Poix and Troy. Baraka.
Mark McAskill Jewellery 32, 33
Mark McAskill
21 Phillips Street, Thebarton, SA 5073, Australia Tel 0061 8 8352 1400 sales@markmcaskill.com.au www.markmcaskill.com.au
Mark McAskill Jewellery is a manufacturer of fine quality 9ct, 18ct gold and platinum jewellery. Established in 1989, the company arose from an unwavering passion for producing jewellery of exceptional quality. Our range consists of rings, earrings and pendants, featuring both coloured stone and diamond designs. We offer a custom CAD design and manufacturing service.
Brands: Aurelia. Lux. Estelle Collection. Modern Bridal.
Founded in 1990 we are New Zealand's premier diamond and gemstone supplier with 35 years' of excellence. We maintain New Zealand's most comprehensive inventory of natural diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and precious gemstones. We are fully qualified gemmologists with both diamond and gemstone education and expertise.
Scanlan & Co
Chris Scanlan
PO Box 2141, Moorabin, Melbourne, VIC 3189, Australia Tel 0061 4 17319930 chris@scanlanandco.com.au www.scanlanandco.com.au
Orange River ......................................... 36
Adam Plant
S3, Level 4, 141 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
Tel 0061 4 3929 8766
adam@orangeriver.com.au www.orangeriver.com.au
Orange River is a premier Australian gemstone and jewellery wholesaler, specialising in ethically-sourced natural and lab-grown diamonds, sapphires and coloured gemstones. We supply loose stones, customdesigned fine jewellery, and bespoke rings to retailers and independent jewellery designers.
Timesupply
Ken Abbott
Level 2 East , 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Timesupply is a leading distributor of high quality branded jewellery throughout Australia and New Zealand. We have sourced an outstanding range of brands predominantly with European heritage, always focusing on quality, distinctive design and value.
Brands: Coeur de Lion. Nomination Italy. UNOde50. Qudo.
Designa Accessories 39, 40, 41
Cindy Mak PO Box 99 313, Newmarket, Auckland 1149 Tel 021 280 5567 cmak@designaaccessories.co.nz www.designaaccessories.com.au
Designa Accessories is a family-owned 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 brands such as Maxum, GUESS Watches, Timex, Rosefield, Furla, Ted Baker, adidas Originals, Philipp Plein and Plein Sport. 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.
Scanlan & Co is a family-owned business with more than 50 years’ experience in the distribution of premium European jewellery. Weddings rings are our major business focus with more than 500 stores selling the Dora brand. We also have a large German collection of high-end diamond, pearl and coloured gemstone jewellery and Italian chain and bangles. Scanlan & Co is committed to providing the Australian and NZ markets with unique European collections, great service and jewellery that is commercial and saleable.
Brands: DORA wedding rings. Lux Jewellery. Italian chain and bangles.
Malcolm Alderton PO Box 2786, Christchurch 8140 Tel 021 145 3439 info@arms.com.au www.arms.com.au
ARMS has once again released an innovated API development. This ARMS/Shopify API keeps your stock in store and in Shopify in sync. Selected ARMS stock is automatically downloaded to ARMS adding new Shopify customers and sales direct into ARMS CRM, reducing the quantity on hand in both Shopify and in your store. Time saving, accuracy and automatic sales handling have made this API a clear winner.
221 Leitchs Road, Brendale, QLD 4500, Australia Tel 0061 7 3205 6311
dee@boltongems.com.au www.boltongems.com.au
Bolton Gems are miners, cutters and wholesalers of diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones, pearls and jewellery. Established in 1962, Bolton Gems is a third generation family business and 100% Australian owned.
Brands: Eternity Diamonds. Australian Chocolate Diamonds. Fine Gems. Biron Laboratory Grown Diamonds.
Duraflex Group Australia - DGA 46, 47, 48
Helen Finlayson
Level 1, 328 High Street, Chatswood, Sydney, NSW 2067, Australia Tel 0061 2 9417 0177
sales@dgau.com.au www.dgau.com.au
Recognised as a leading wholesale supplier to the retail jewellery trade. Showcasing new lab and mined diamond ranges. New WOLF, Ania Haie, DKNY and Daniel Wellington. Trade fair only diamond and lab diamond specials on offer.
Brands: Diamonds by DGA. Lab Diamonds by DGA. Ania Haie. WOLF. DNKY Watches. Daniel Wellington.
Established in 1972, Olympic Watches was founded with the goal of producing affordable, high quality watches. More than 50 years later Olympic is still known for its reliable time pieces and has now extended the range to include giftware and clocks. Olympic is also the New Zealand distributor for Rhythm clocks, Smith & Lascelles and Obaku Denmark watches.
The Sapphire Merchant is a Christchurch-based precious gemstone retailer and custom jewellery house. We travel to source and hand curate our gemstones, keeping prices lower. With more than 500 gemstones in stock we offer B2B prices.
Solar Jewellery by The Refinery.gold 55, 56
Kirsty Shutkowski
7 Akihiro Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024 Tel 027 811 8294, 09 638 7378
kirsty@regal.co.nz
www.regal.co.nz
This year Regal will be showcasing our range of classic handmade bracelets, chains, bangles, pendants, mounts and wedding rings - all made in our workshop right here in NZ. We have added some gorgeous NEW pieces to our in-house range including a brand new beautiful bespoke range, plus a lot of NEW imported pieces, including some beautiful diamonds and coloured 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 you.
Nick Cowley - Michelle Edhouse 1290 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010
Solar Jewellery – NZ Made in Rotorua. Crafted by our local artisan in Rotorua, Solar Jewellery offers a range from classic to contemporary styles, including New Zealand-inspired designs.
We work with coloured stones, diamonds and your choice of precious metals. Many mounts can be set with locally-cut greenstone cabochons for a unique Kiwi touch.
All pieces are made to order, with the ability to customise to suit your customers’ needs.
Suite 14320, 17B Farnham Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Tel 027 750 0030
aurorizgemsnz@gmail.com www.auroriz.com
Auroriz Limited sources and supplies ethically mined, high-quality gemstones including sapphire, amethyst, aquamarine, opal and more. Founded by expert gem specialists, we offer custom-cut stones and personalized service for retailers, wholesalers and individual buyers. Our team of skilled gemmologists and artisans ensures authenticity, sustainability and elegance in every piece. Based in New Zealand, Auroriz transforms nature’s treasures into timeless works of art. Auroriz Limited will be exhibiting its flagship brand Auroriz Gems, showcasing a curated selection of ethically sourced and expertly cut gemstones. This includes premium collections of sapphire, amethyst, aquamarine, opal, spinel, and tourmaline. Each piece reflects our commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainable sourcing.
Brands: Auroriz Gems
G & A Warburtons
Mike Walters
1A Charann Place, Avondale, Auckland 1026 Tel 09 820 0006
Warburtons is proud to provide the jewellery industry with a fully stocked showroom in Auckland. From display and packaging to tools, equipment and consumables all available from stock. We offer friendly and expert advice for all levels and solutions for every job. Included in our range: Cleaning, polishing, welding, setting, hand tools, measuring and custom printed boxes.
4K, 47 High Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
Tel 09 358 3443 nz@worldshiner.com www.worldshiner.com
Loose polished diamonds and diamond jewellery.
Jewellery Services
Richard Mayo PO Box 305355, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757 Tel 021 439 492 richard.mayo@jewelleryservices.co.nz www.jewelleryservices.co.nz
We are New Zealand's largest jewellery workshop, providing high quality jewellery services to the trade since 1986. Polishing & plating. Chain & bracelet repair. Resizing. Stone & finding replacement. Advance repairs. Engraving. Casting clean up & finishing. Setting. CAD & renders. 3D printing.
Devino Pearls
Caroline Zingg 1202 / 115 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Tel 0061 2 9261 3555 devino@devino.com www.devino.com
Devino Pearls has specialised in saltwater cultured pearls since 1987. They offer a wide range of South Sea, Tahitian and Japanese Akoya pearls. From loose pieces and matching strands to earrings, pendants, ringsand necklaces. They will sort and match pearls for your custom requirements.
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. More than 50 years later Olympic is still known for its reliable time pieces and has now extended the range to include giftware and clocks. Olympic is also the New Zealand distributor for Rhythm Clocks, Smith & Lascelles and Obaku Denmark Watches.
270 Macaulay Road, Unit 4149, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia Tel 0061 4 6666 8883 info@oozoo.com.au www.oozoo.com.au
OOZOO Timepieces are fashion watches that never go out of style. They have Miyota movements and Nappa Leather. Steel & Barnett are men's bracelets in leather, bead and stainless steel. A bracelet to suit all occasions.
Brands: OOZOO Timepieces. Steel & Barnett.
Fabuleux Vous Ltd. / FV Jewellery 67, 68, 69
Helen Thompson-Carter PO Box 294, Drury, Auckland 2247 Tel 027 420 3137 helen@fabuleuxvous.com www.fabuleuxvous.com
Beautifully designed sterling silver with Fresh Water pearls and semiprecious stones jewellery. Classic with a modern twist. New Zealand's largest and most exciting stainless steel collection, including black! Premium jewellery cleaning products. Jewellery travel pouches. Brands: Fabuleux Vous Ltd. JC Jewels. Cudworth. Old Skipper.
Moreton Jewellery 70, 71
Deane Moreton
4/340 Durham Street North, Christchurch 8013 Tel 027 222 2590 deane@moreton.nz www.moretonjewellery.co.nz
Moreton Jewellery design and craft beautiful carvings, inspired by the unique elements that make our country. Our display will be Pounamu carving along with Pounamu sliver and gold jewellery.
PEKA is New Zealand's premier wholesale jewellery provider of gold and silver chain, findings, pearls, earrings and pendants. We offer a wide range of designs and styles to cater to the diverse and ever-changing needs of our customers. Our experienced team and onsite workshop ensure that our clients receive only the best service and attention to detail. Trusted by the trade since 1983.
NAJO
Frances O'Connor / Helen Finlayson
PO Box 3195, Redfern, Sydney, NSW 2016, Australia
Tel 0061 2 9415 6663
info@najo.com.au www.najo.com.au
The Najo brand is known for its sterling silver jewellery of beautiful design and impeccable craftsmanship. We are proudly Australian-owned and run, with all designs coming from our head office in Sydney. Najo offers a diverse range of silver jewellery, including a wide variety of best sellers. We offer two new collections per year, plus a Christmas collection. Najo has recently added a Men's Collection to its range, with designs both in silver and stainless steel. Packaging is included with each item.
Brands: Najo
Landau Jewellery...............................
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Craig Dawson PO Box 5323, Papanui, Christchurch 8542
Landau Jewellery has been manufacturing an extensive range of fine diamond jewellery for 40 years. We will have new styles including cutting edge and modern, through to beautifully crafted classics. The Landau Collection of special 'one of a kind' pieces are a must see. Don't miss out on our Trade Fair special offers. We look forward to seeing you at the fair.
Brands: Landau
LAGANI Limited
Satish Kathiriya Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600 Tel 022 101 3235 satish@lagani.co.nz www.lagani.co.nz
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Discover LAGANI at stand 79 - your go to brand for the top five must-have diamond jewellery pieces every woman should own: studs, hoops, tennis bracelets, solitaire rings and pendants. Crafted with ethical lab-grown diamonds and premium metals, our collection delivers timeless elegance at unbeatable prices. We're here to help retailers compete confidently with major players through sharp pricing and highquality design. Visit us at the 2025 JWNZ Spring Trade Fair to see the difference.
Brands: LAGANI
AM Imports
John Michaelis - Aust. / Susi Chinnery-Brown - NZ PO Box 62, Morrinsville 3340 Tel 021 751 115, 0061 3 9500 2777 info@amimports.com / susi@twentyfive7.co.nz www.amimports.com
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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, bracelets, angles and bracelets - something to suit everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the new fair venue with all our latest selections for 2025/26.
Brands: ESSE marcasite jewellery
EXHIBITORS
Pacific Time Industries ....................... 81, 82
Oliver & Charlotte Dugdale
PO Box 36331, Merivale Box Lobby, Merivale, Christchurch 8146 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, we’re the New Zealand distributor of Boccia Titanium Watches and Jewellery and Rochet Men’s Jewellery. We pride ourselves on supplying a wide array of specialty parts, exceptional customer service, prompt delivery and competitive pricing. We’re your one stop shop for all things watches and clocks.
Brands: Boccia Titanium - watches, rings and earrings. RochetJewellery and Watch Straps. LBS - Watch Straps.
Worth & Douglas .........................
83, 84, 85
West End Collection
John Rose
4/17-23 Walter Street, Moorabbin, Victoria 3189, Australia
John Worth PO Box 8566, Newmarket, Auckland 1049 Tel 09 303 4666
sales@worthdouglas.co.nz www.worthdouglas.com
As a leading manufacturer and wholesaler, we specialise in crafting 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 coins 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.
West End Collection is a jewellery manufacturer and watch distributor. We have recently launched a Custom Diamond Jewellery Portal whereby jewellers are able to upload their designs and receive back CADs, renderings and a quote with factory direct pricing within 24 - 48 hours. Besides bespoke jewellery West End Collection owns Georgini Jewellery, a silver range, which is now available in gold or platinum with diamonds, made to order for your customers. Live pricing on all options is available on our new Custom Portal. Our watch collections include famous Swiss and luxury fashion brands.
PO Box 369, North Ryde BC, Sydney, NSW 1670, Australia
Tel 0061 2 9418 0000 niven@jgbs.com www.jgbs.com
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Nationwide Jewellers was founded in 1991 with a simple objective - to support, promote and improve the profitability of independent jewellery retailers. Our experienced team provides the industry specific and innovative support services required to meet the challenges of a continuously evolving retail landscape. While the strength of our numbers provides impressive purchasing power for members, the most often cited advantage is becoming part of a larger community of likeminded individuals and family owned businesses. Nationwide members never pay membership fees, can use as many of our services as they wish and can contact us for help with any business need.
We are the leading supplier for diamonds in New Zealand. We carry a 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 City, Auckland 1143 Tel 09 638 9039
info@houseofbond.co.nz www.houseofbond.co.nz
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House of Bond is a leading diamond and jewellery wholesaler based in New Zealand, with experience spanning more than 50 years in the South Pacific market. We pride ourselves in quality jewellery at affordable prices. Our 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.
BECKS Group Australia 94, 95, 96
Michael Grant
14 Duncan Court, Ottoway Park, Adelaide, SA 5013, Australia Tel 0061 8 8440 3300
michaelgrant@becksgroup.au www.becksgroup.au
At BECKS, we've been championing love in everything we do since 1976. Our passion remains as strong as ever, to craft world class wedding rings, special occasion and dress rings and fine 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 professionals committed to ensuring each piece is finished to the highest quality standards. For both customers and clients, we stand by three powerful words. Long live love.
Morris and Watson is a proudly New Zealand family-owned business, that has been crafting high-quality precious metal products locally since 1928. Now in its fourth generation, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to offer jewellers a trusted, onestop supplier for casting, CAD design, handmade and machine-made chain, bangles, bullion and refining services.
Brands: M&W
Gerrim International
Gerri Maunder
PO Box 3186, Yeronga, Brisbane, QLD 4104, Australia Tel 0061 4 9990 4427 sales@gerrim.com www.gerrim.com
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Gerrim International with more than three decades in the fine jewellery industry. Gerrim is recognised as the preferred supplier to independent retail buying groups. Gerrim is recognised for its excellence service and producing designs of elegance, style and timless pieces.
PO Box 109 380, Newmarket, Auckland 1149 Tel 09 623 2078 info@carlyung.com
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102, 103, 104
Special - Coloured stone studs. Diamond rings. Diamond studs. Coloured stone rings.
BIG BEN, A PRIZE WINNER
’The renovation of Elizabeth Tower, home to London’s Big Ben bell and part of the Palace of Westminster, by international architecture studio Purcell, has won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award.
"This project is a veritable masterclass in conservation and craftsmanship," said the jury citation. “The most comprehensive programme of works in the more than 160 years since the tower was built, it represents an astonishing achievement in upgrading and preserving this monument for the
benefit of future generations."
The renovation included updates to the external stonework and castiron roof, as well as installing a lift and upgrading the building's services. Purcell also carried out an extensive renovation of the clock mechanism.
"Climb to the top of 334 spiral steps to the tower's main functions and the project's achievements are fully revealed," said the jury. "Every element of the building fabric and the clock's workings has been painstakingly examined, researched and assessed,
to inform the complex programme of cleaning, repair, redecoration and renewal.
"Repairs to clock faces and the mechanism have improved the timekeeping accuracy and the four clock faces have been lifted by replacing 1980s black paint with the original Prussian blue and gold."
The Elizabeth Tower was repaired from the gilt cross and orb at its tip, to the bottom of its 334-step staircase.
Big Ben was shrouded in scaffolding from 2017-2022.
Many hundreds of specialist craftspeople from across the UK contributed to the conservation project.
BRENMUHL’S JEWELLERS ... A FAMILY AFFAIR
Shane Taylor is the 3rd generation in his family to own and run this well-established Levin jewellery store. Shane commenced his apprenticeship at Max Wilson Jewellers in Palmerston North when he was 16 in 1975 and has now been in the trade for 50 years. He spent seven years working for Max and then returned to work with his mother, Coral Taylor, who had purchased the store that his grandparents, Ron and Elsie Brenmuhl set up in 1959. It was the first manufacturing jeweller to be established in Levin.
Shane really enjoys the creative side of manufacturing and dealing with people, bringing their dreams to fruition. He has just finished a gorgeous pendant for his wife Jenny. They also specialise in vintage jewellery, which has become very successful and is a large part of the business nowadays, as well as a wide range of jewellery and watches.
Shane and Jenny have three adult children, Jacinda, Adam and Caitlin. Jacinda is following in the family tradition and works with Shane in the business. Away from work Shane enjoys a round of golf on an 11 handicap and hunting deer. He is currently treating a fallow deer stag head for a European mount.
Jenny’s handmade pendant is 18ct and platinum, 4ct oval natural Ceylon sapphire and diamonds. It took approx. 20 hours to complete.
Ron and Elsie Brenmuhl with daughter Coral (middle).
Shane and Jacinda Taylor.
The Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand Inc.
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Jewellery Time magazine - The focal point of JWNZ member and industry communication.
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Internet - www.jwnz.co.nz - The official JWNZ website with a free listing for financial members.
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2025-2026 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
To those members who have paid their annual subscription, your continuing support of the JWNZ, NZ’s largest industry specific jewellery and watch organisation, is greatly appreciated. The 2025-2026 Financial Member Certificates and Membership Booklet have been posted to financial members. I apologise for the delay in getting these to you, we had printing issues. 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.
2025 JWNZ SPRING TRADE FAIR
Our 2025 JWNZ Spring Trade Fair is being held at a new venue, the Viaduct Events Centre, 171 Halsey Street, Auckland Central, Auckland. Sunday 14 September is the date and opening hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm. We have a great lineup of return exhibitors, along with several new exhibitors showcasing their products and services. With all exhibitors on the one level we look forward to welcoming you all to the fair.
The JWNZ greatly appreciates the continuing support of our 2025 Trade Fair sponsors: Landau Jewellery, Pacific Time Industries, Morris and Watson and PEKA.
There are several hotels close to the
venue. Metered parking is available a short walk from the Viaduct Events Centre and there are also seven car parking buildings nearby, offering all day parking from $12 to $20. Industry members are invited to register online to visit the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair 2025 at www.jewelleryfair. co.nz.
2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The JWNZ AGM is being held at 2.30pm on Saturday 13 September, in the Rangitoto Room at the Viaduct Events Centre, 171 Halsey Street, Auckland. The JWNZ National Council will meet prior to the JWNZ Annual General Meeting.
JWNZ CONSTITUTION
Financial Members will have received the new Draft JWNZ Constitution. The acceptance of the new constitution will be put to the vote at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Considerable time and resources have been put into formulating the document, so it includes all the required legislative and our organisation’s requirements. Rather than make amendment after amendment to the current constitution, it was agreed to formulate a new constitution as part of our reregistration process.
JT 2025 - JEWELLERY TIME MAGAZINE
The upcoming issues of JT 2025, Jewellery Time magazine, are available as an e-magazine soon after the publishing and posting of the printed version. JT 2025 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 Inc. Executive Secretary
T 021 59 69 88
Int +64 21 59 69 88
E info@jwnz.co.nz
TEN TO CELEBRATE
Tiffany & Co has announced the acquisition of a more than 7,500ct kunzite, to be used in an exclusive capsule collection of Bird on a Rock brooches. The kunzite will be cut into ten custom-cut gemstones to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jean Schlumberger’s bird motif, introduced to Tiffany in 1965.
Victoria Wirth Reynolds, chief gemologist and vice president of high jewellery diamond and gemstone acquisition at Tiffany & Co, said: “We are honoured to share this incredible gemstone with the world; by cutting ten unique stones from the rough, it will be the perfect celebration to honour the 60th anniversary of the iconic Bird on a Rock.”
Kunzite was named in honour of Dr. George Frederick Kunz, Tiffany & Co.’s first chief gemmologist who helped establish the brand.
Craig Anderson.
The gem, found in Mozambique more than 25 years ago, has a rich purple colour that is completely natural.
The JIRBNZ Trade Certificate for Manufacturing Jewellery will be held on September 14, the venue being the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland.
We’ve had good results so far this year, with firms committing to train in both Manufacturing Jewellery and Watch and Clockmaking. The rules are quite clear on who can be referred to as an apprentice. Rule number one is: an apprentice must be employed. Simple, but not so simple.
Other countries have ventured into areas where schools and students have been effectively calling themselves apprentices, allowing them to enter competitions under that title, embellishing with incentives and sadly for some, encouraging them to take on student debt for a Level 6 or 7 qualification, when trades have traditionally resulted in a Level 4 qualification.
While it’s easy to poke the borax at misaligned quals, the reality is that skipping apprenticeships at Levels 2, 3, and 4, simply doesn’t work. It’s also easy to see how this situation came about.
It’s a delicate balance to find that middle ground between employers who genuinely believe in giving back from the beginning for long-term benefit and those who expect first-year apprentices to turn up trained and hit the ground running. I’d like to point out, we all had to start somewhere.
For those firms who can’t take on an apprentice and as an important component to show as an industry, we can support trade apprentices. We have the opportunity for firms to show their support by becoming apprentice banner sponsors. For those firms that have already committed, good on you. For those that haven’t, why not? If possible, please do consider. Without industry support JIRBNZ cannot survive. Shown in the accompanying picture is one such firm that has always seen the value in training apprentices. Pictured is Master Brent White and apprentices Barnaby White and Jared Adams at The Ringmakers, Timaru.
Barnaby is one of 2025 apprentices who will be sitting their final Trade Certificate Examination at JWNZ Spring Trade Fair time, in a final bid to meet the requirements to be awarded their Trade Certificate and become Qualified. Yes, both Manufacturing Jeweller and Watch and Clockmaker are recognised qualifications, so don’t use these titles unless you are truly Qualified, Trade-certified (as in certified by the industry), to be competent in the trade for which you’ve been trained.
You may see me with the 2025 apprentice group after they sit their Trade Certificate examination. I will be introducing them to the JIRBNZ banner sponsors below who have supported these apprentices throughout their apprenticeship.
Formal Notices:
JEWELLERY INDUSTRY BOARD OF NEW ZEALAND (JIRBNZ) 2025 TRADE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION – MANUFACTURING JEWELLERY:
• Time: 9:00am, Date: Sunday, 14th September 2025, Venue: The Motutapu Room, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, (JWNZ Spring Trade Fair venue).
From left, Barnaby White, Brent White and Jared Adams, The Ringmakers.
Although it is mid-winter as I write my final report as President, the sun is shining, paper whites and daffodils are coming out all through the garden and we have our first lambs of the season. It actually feels like spring is just around the corner. And of course, that means our JWNZ Spring Trade Fair is also not far away. Lots of excitement about the new venue, lots of new exhibitors and I know there will be lots of wonderful new product on offer.
I do hope that as many of you as possible will take the time to visit the fair and support the exhibitors who travel from far and wide to put on a great show for you. I would also like to acknowledge Debbie Whiting, our Trade Fair Manager, for the outstanding job she and her team have done organising the fair. It’s a huge job, thank you Debbie.
It’s been a reasonably tough year so far with the increased cost of living, along with increased costs of just about everything: power, materials, freight costs and travel. Roadworks and
GOLDSMITHS GUILD OF NZ
Sensible animals hibernate through the winter and this year it seems that many people have done just that. Things always quieten down through the colder months, but 2025 has been especially slow with very little happening. Having spoken with people in other lines of business, it is apparent that it is a trend across the board, not only in our industry. Just thinking through the possible reasons for this I realise that many people, unfortunately, will be spending time cleaning up after devastating floods. Rising costs will be forcing some people to spend more on necessities such as heating, rather than spending on luxury goods. Many more fortunate people have chosen to travel to warmer climates.
I must admit to being in the latter
footpath ‘rehabilitation’ / disruptions don’t help and the streets are quieter in these cold months. But we Kiwis are inventive, creative and above all, resilient. We look forward to a good summer and positive Christmas trading.
The long awaited JWNZ Draft Constitution has been completed and will be presented at the AGM in September for approval by the membership. Craig Anderson and others have put a great deal of hard work into the preparation and writing of this document and it is something I wanted to see finished during my term. It brings the JWNZ into the 21st century and provides a clear pathway for the future. Thank you Craig.
It’s been a privilege to serve you over the last two years and moving forward, I plan to concentrate on getting The Goldtime Foundation into a strong financial position for the future.
Looking forward to seeing you at the JWNZ Spring Trade Fair in Auckland on September14th.
- Susi Chinnery-Brown JWNZ President 021 751 115 susi@twentyfive7.co.nz
group. Six weeks in Europe was stimulating, invigorating and very enlightening. The crowds, the vibrance, the heat and the stress of catching trains and planes…I was glad to get back!
This Spring issue of the magazine is published as we prepare for the JWNZ Trade Fair. This event is a great time for people in the trade to get together, whether it be on a supplier/ client level or just meeting mutual trade acquaintances. As always, I look forward to meeting and talking with as many of you as possible.
E7352: Available in sterling silver and 14ct yellow gold plated silver. 12mm x 30mm earrings, composed of larger ‘raindrops’ hanging from smaller inverted ‘raindrops’.
E7301: Available in sterling silver, 14ct yellow gold plated silver, and 14ct rose gold plated silver. 8mm x 14mm tapered, rounded huggie hoop earrings.
R7360: Sterling silver, 14ct rose gold plate, rose quartz.12mm x 21mm rectangular rose quartz cabochon in a rose gold plated bezel. Contrasting sterling silver band. Also available in rainbow moonstone, green onyx and amazonite, with matching earrings and pendants.
B9014: Available in black or tan leather, with stainless steel hinged clasp. 5mm wide leather strap bracelet.
B9024: Black onyx, stainless steel. 6mm round matte black onyx gemstone beads. Three round steel beads. 21cm long plus 1.5cm extender. Also available in malachite, tiger eye and sodalite.
Contact: Najo, Helen Finlayson, The Brand Agent, Ph +64 27 722 6000. info@najo.com.au, www.najo.com.au
ALL NEW…
Palloys two-sided diamond bezel bracelet. Crafted from 100% certified Australian gold, with 10 natural, mined diamonds GH/SI.
Obaku Denmark presents the SMYKKE Petite Diamond, a watch that effortlessly combines elegance with simplicity in a 24mm diameter. ‘SMYKKE Petite’, meaning ‘to shine’ in Danish, is the ideal name for this radiant timepiece, featuring a genuine SI1 single-cut diamond at the 12 o’clock position, adding a luxurious sparkle to its minimalistic design.
Refined and minimalist. Crafted with a polished 34mm stainless steel case and a matching silver-tone bracelet, the model showcases a sleek silver dial accented by clean hour markers and the iconic DKNY logo. Designed for effortless elegance, this timepiece features durable mineral crystal glass, quartz movement for precise timekeeping and 50m of water resistance, making it as functional as it is stylish. Ideal for everyday wear or special moments. DKNY DK1L016M0045.
DRAWING ON THE GENTLE ESSENCE OF AUTUMN
CLASSIC COMBINATIONS
Ania Haie Lady Gold Tiger Eye Huggies. From the Lady Cozy collection, these earrings feature tiger's eye stones in popular brown tones and bulbous organic shapes. The warm and inviting hues create a sense of robust luxury, perfect for a life lived in style. E068-01G-TE.
DELICATE BRILLIANCE
Crafted in solid 9ct gold, the Diamonds by DGA Evil Eye necklace is a striking symbol of protection and timeless style. At its heart lies the iconic evil eye motif, delicately set with brilliant-cut diamonds and deep blue sapphires that shimmer with subtle brilliance. AJP11970BS-Y.
Contact: Helen Finlayson, DGA Duraflex Group Australia, Ph 61 2 9417 0177, NZ 027 7226 000, helen@dgau.com.au.
The perfect blend of timeless charm and contemporary edge, this sterling silver ring features the well-loved black onyx stone. Its fluid, modern design wraps gracefully around the finger, creating a striking contrast between polished silver and deep onyx. Ideal for everyday sophistication or bold statement occasions.
Bold and architectural, this sterling silver ring features a stacked linear design. The polished band offers a sleek finish, while the ridged top adds texture and interest. A statement piece with a minimalist edge, perfect for those who appreciate contemporary style. New to FV and perfectly paired with matching earrings.
The classic combination of sterling silver and fresh water pearls. This elegant design is perfectly finished with the freshwater pearl drop. Lightweight yet eye-catching, they offer a perfect balance of structure and softness, ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Contact: Helen Thompson-Carter, Fabuleux Vous, 0274 203 137, helen@fabuleuxvous.com www.fabuleuxvous.com
TIME TELLERS
WATCHES AS JEWELLERY
The latest releases from Vivienne Westwood lead the trend of watches worn as exquisite pieces of jewellery. Jewellery has always been central to the Vivienne Westwood aesthetic and the new watch collections embody this perfectly. All Vivienne Westwood watches are powered by precision Swiss movements, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship beneath their iconic design.
The Vivienne Westwood Orb Button Gold watch is designed with a sliding split case, featuring a gold-tone brushed dial beneath. Drawing inspiration from signature house styles, the piece offers a polished curb chain bracelet, branded with a raised orb motif, synonymous with Vivienne's vision of taking tradition into the future.
The Vivienne Westwood Belvoir Black & Gold watch revives Vivienne Westwood's signature house motif, featuring a polished orb emblem at its centre and a delicate gold dial, powered by specialist Swiss movement. The piece is adorned with an elegant letter-branded bangle, finished with black enamel detailing.
A standout is the Vivienne Westwood Heart Pendant Collection, where the watch is set within a heart-shaped pendant-available in black, pink, or red casings-resembling a modern fob watch and featuring a distinctive safety clip clasp.
The Ingersoll Tennessee Automatic Watch features a skeletonised twin balance wheels. This stunning automatic watch in rose gold with a black leather strap encapsulates watchmaking excellence combined with sophisticated design. The exhibition caseback showcases the watch's movement, whilst the 45.5mm case gives the watch the overall presence that it deserves.
The Ice Find Watch Collection is designed to make learning to tell time fun and easy. With clear analog displays, vibrant colours and comfy straps, these kid-friendly watches are the perfect firsttimepiece for little learners. With Apple Find technology built in, the ICE Analogue Find Watch can always be located through the Apple Find App for safety and peace of mind. No subscription fees or SIM card required. Available in seven colours.
Velocita, Italian for speed or velocity. The Maserati Velocita Chronograph Watch blends innovative design with precision craftsmanship, featuring a blue dial with gold toned hands and markers, filled with luminescence. The dial of the watch also has a date window and chronograph sub-dials. The 43mm case of the watch features a tachymeter and is made from yellow gold plated, stainless-steel, as is the matching band.
Maurice Lacroix Wotto Automatic Watch: Urban-inspired, contemporary aesthetics, ergonomic design and a mechanical heart, make this the ideal accompaniment to city life. With its playful use of contrasts and shapes, the AIKON Automatic makes a bold statement. The case is etched with artwork by the renowned Californian artist, Wotto and the dial features his signature street art style.
Contact: West End Collection, info@westendcollection.com.au, Ph 022 570 3203.
NOT AFRAID TO SHINE
The Philippe Plein Royal Prestige. A timepiece that exudes elegance and power. Its dazzling design, adorned with precious stones, is a testament to luxury and sophistication.
Featuring a pavè crystal dial and gold done case and bracelet. A watch fit for a queen.
PW4FA0525, RRP:NZ$1475.
Experience bold design and winning performance with the Plein Sport Viper Edition I. This sleek silicone timepiece in deep blue redefines style with durable construction and ergonomic fit. The bold dial is complemented by a meticulously-crafted case, featuring a dynamic shape that merges sharp angles with smooth curves, creating a striking and modern silhouette.
PSOGA0125, RRP: NZ$325.
The Timex Marlin Quartz GMT brings dual time zone tracking to the ‘60s Marlin. Housed in a 40mm polished recycled stainless steel case, the sunray dial presents faceted markers, a date window and a sophisticated tonal GMT index accompanied by a prominent red triangle GMT hand. Keeping in line with its Marlin heritage, this timepiece features a vintage-style domed acrylic crystal and we’ve paired it with a brushed and polished stainless-steel bracelet.
TW2Y47600, RRP: NZ449.95.
This shimmering timepiece from GUESS Watches brings instant glam to your wrist. Quinn features a 36mm gold-tone case and a fully glitzed-out multi-function dial. It's finished with crystal detailing on both the bezel and bracelet for maximum sparkle.
GW0988L2, RRP: NZ479.95.
Command attention with this powerful new icon from GUESS Watches. Kryptonite features a robust 43mm case and a rugged multi-function champagne dial with precision cut-out sub dials and is finished with crystal detailing on the gold tone case and bracelet.
GW0960G2, RRP: NZ549.95.
This dainty gold-tone watch by Furla is the perfect example of petite luxury. The tiny 20mm gold-tone case, paired with a delicate gold tennis bracelet adorned with crystals, creates a harmonious and refined design. A perfect blend of delicate charm and luxury.
WW00064010L2, RRP: NZ$449.
adidas Originals’ Project Four Solar represents the ultimate evolution of our most beloved silhouette. This isn't just about adding solar power, it's about reimagining what's possible when you combine proven design excellence with cutting-edge energy innovation. Now featuring a new coloured glass that transforms every ray of light into endless timekeeping power.
AOST25527, RRP: NZ$219.95.
The Gaia by Rosefield speaks to both sophistication and simplicity. The 30mm rounded case gently hugs the wrist with its slim silhouette and the soft crème matte dial offers a simple backdrop to four roman numeral indices. Finished with a matte and shine duotone stainless steel bracelet, this watch is full of vintage charm.
Elma Super Clean is an aqueous ammoniacal cleaning concentrate for jewellery cleaning. An ultrasonic cleaner universal for gold, silver and jewellery with gemstones. Applicable to all hard gemstones. Bumps on gold, silver or their alloys are lightened, the jewellery is degreased, emulsions, dust and welding residues removed.
Elma Super Clean is a mild cleaning concentrate with ammoniac for the gentle cleaning and brightening of jewellery in immersion baths with ultrasound. Suitable for gold and silver and jewellery with hard stones. There is a brightening effect on precious metals and alloys, respectively. Removes grease, sweat, emulsions, fingerprints and dust.
An 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a 3.25ct cushion cut pink tourmaline at its centre, secured in elegant claw settings, with a band adorned with grain-set round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.37cts.
Modern elegance meets trending style with this yellow gold open ring. Featuring diamond-set ends for a touch of brilliance, this versatile open ring is perfect for stacking, complementing with an engagement ring or as a stand-alone statement. Designed for women who love a contempo-rary twist on classic beauty, it combines expert craftsmanship with the sophistication that defines BECKS. Style – J5328.
These charming new floral rings bring a playful elegance to the BECKS floral ring collection, blending soft petal shapes with fine craftsmanship. Available in rose, yellow, or white gold, each ring is set with a centre stone, diamond, blue topaz or tsavorite garnet, for a subtle pop of colour. A fresh take on feminine styling, perfect for everyday wear and easy to stack with other beautiful BECKS bands. Style – J5311.
Introducing ZiRO – ELEMENTS, a bold evolution of our iconic Black Ring. Crafted to express individuality, each ring is anodized in vibrant teal, blue, purple, gold, or the classic black. Representing natural elements and personality types, this curated collection brings colour, character and a fresh edge to the proven success of the ZiRO range.
A highly requested design, the Anastasia Necklace combines lustrous freshwater pearls with solid Italian gold beads for a modern take on a classic. Handcrafted with care, this piece can be customised to your preferred length. SKU: IC-W6-GB & IC-W6-BGB.
Blakely Earrings
Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, the Blakely Earrings feature a modern rectangular hoop paired with a luminous 9mm white freshwater drop pearl. The pearl is removable, allowing for added versatility in styling. This sleek silhouette offers a contemporary twist on a classic style, making them a versatile choice for both everyday wear and special occasions. SKU: IP409-EYG.
Doris Necklace
Classic with a modern twist, the Doris Necklace features a luminous 11.5–12mm round Edison pearl set in a sterling silver basket, adorned with a delicate cubic zirconia. Designed with an adjustable chain (50, 60, or 70cm), it’s made to layer, style solo, or wear your way, every day or for something special. SKU: IP400-BAS.
Emilia Earrings
Make a subtle statement with the Emilla Earrings, crafted in 9ct gold and finished with two striking baroque freshwater pearls. Suspended from classic huggie hoops, each pearl brings its own natural shape and beauty, making this pair the perfect balance of effortless elegance and bold individuality. SKU: IP36-EYG-BAR.
In today’s complex diamond market, accuracy and trust are vital. The JRT Reveal 2S is the ultimate testing solution for jewellers, valuers and retailers, delivering fast, precise identification of natural diamonds, HPHT, CVD, moissanite and simulants.
With industry-leading speed (421 stones/hour), a large scan area and portable design, it’s perfect for showrooms, mobile appraisals, or bulk testing with 100% lab-grown detection, independently verified by the Natural Diamond Council’s ASSURE 2.0 programme. Seamlessly integrated with mobile devices, cloud storage and automatic updates, it future proofs your workflow.
At just AU$5995, it’s the smart investment to protect your reputation and profitability.
19 Tapestry Grove, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019 p 04 528 9699 e info@aven.co.nz www.aven.co.nz All rethreading including lengthening & shortening Extensive range of clasps Pearl drilling IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALERS OF PREMIUM GOLD, PLATINUM AND STERLING
$150.00 each for Standard Business Card size advertisement $400.00 for 4 issues (1 year) $300.00 each for Double Standard Business Card size advertisement $800.00 for 4 issues (1 year)
Contact: Debbie Whiting, Jewellery Time, PO Box 46 218 Herne Bay Auckland. Phone 0274 777 955 – www.jewellerytime.co.nz Email: debbie@inklink.co.nz
• E-commerce website with pricing for easy online ordering
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• Personal customer service
• Happy to help source findings not on our website
Contact Joel on 09-478 9950 or sales@nzfindings.co.nz www.nzfindings.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.
Fast & Reliable Cutting Services Available. P O Box 109380, Newmarket, Auckland. Ph: 09-623 2078 Email: info@carlyung.com
$150.00 each for Standard Business Card size advertisement $400.00 for 4 issues (1 year) $300.00 each for Double Standard Business Card size advertisement $800.00 for 4 issues (1 year)
Contact: Debbie Whiting, Jewellery Time, PO Box 46 218 Herne Bay Auckland. Phone 0274 777 955 – www.jewellerytime.co.nz Email: debbie@inklink.co.nz
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