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Out of the Blue
One day, out of the blue, Kristi Van der Lelie said, "Dad, I want to be a jeweller. Can you teach me?" -
Helen Seccombe
My Scarecrows have come about due to my love of “ Quirky “. -
Pearls of Wisdom
“Interestingly, I never really liked pearls. I thought they were overrated. But the opportunity sounded so intriguing. I also had no idea where the Cook Islands were!” -
Geoff Burns
Inspired by the shape and textures of our Giant Grasshopper I’ve created a copper bowl with brass tray stand. -
Jacqueline Kinred
Saw pierced shark pendant with opal cabochon setting. -
Something Special
Bree Wilson’s love for nature, painting, space, poetry, animals and colour have all been pivotal to her jewellery-making style. -
A Flame in Her Soul
Laura McDonald loved learning how important Pounamu was for the Māori people and how spiritual it was to them. The greenstone had ignited a flame in her soul. -
Jessica Vagg
Mystic talisman ring, handcrafted from sterling silver and 18k gold, hiding a rare Hackmanite gemstone inside. -
Wrapped in Wire
Once Phil understood the basic concepts of wire wrapping, he began to look at each piece not only as wearable art, but as a puzzle to solve. -
How much turquoise can a Polar bear?
For most of Jimi's life he has worked as a musician. Learn about his transition into jewellery-making & his love of turquoise. -
Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
With the status of each diamond affecting valuation, it’s important for jewellers to be able to determine the difference between synthetic and natural diamonds. -
Seddon Impact
Bec was working in the family signwriting business and was looking for a creative outlet, so she embarked on a series of jewellery-making lessons. -
Leesa Herbert
Sterling silver pendant with copper bail and turquoise coloured stone. -
The Accidental Jeweller
Garrett Kinder’s love for jewellery began in high school, purely by accident! -
Azriel Poskey-Miles
This is a stunning banded agate in a trapezoid shape which made it an interesting challenge to set. -
Which soldering board is right for you?
Soldering boards may seem like a fairly straightforward concept, however with jewellers’ needs being so diverse, it just makes sense to have the right board for each application. -
Rochet Watch Bands
Rochet (formerly Zuccolo Rochet & Cie, or ZRC) are a company based in France that have produced and sold top-quality watch bands for over 110 years all over the world! -
Jax Patinas, Blackeners & Darkeners
Jax have a product to achieve a stunning finish on any metal piece. -
Enamelling with the U-Namel Starter Kit
Enamelling made easy with the 7-colour U-Namel Starter Kit -
AJS Tool Kit Wrap Bag
Keeping track of tools on a busy workbench can be exhausting, especially if you’re moving around from station to station where mix-ups can happen often. -
Binding Wire
Can binding wire be reused for subsequent soldering operations? -
Kelly's One of a Kind
Kelly Cristaldi has a love for all things unique and one-of-a-kind. She always tries to make pieces with a point of difference or something to give them their own personality. -
Aaron's Aart
"I approached my previous employer, Glenn, who said that he was confident that I had the ability to do the job myself. These words of encouragement changed my life!” -
Brendan Eilola
This was my first successful solid glass heart ring using Gaffer blowing glass for lost-wax investment casting.