About us

Although originally a Whanganui girl, I spent most of my professional life in a science career working in various London teaching hospitals, having extended what should have been a short overseas trip into a 26 year stay.  However, I have always been an artist at heart, and whilst in London I also trained at the Sir John Cass School of Art (now part of London Metropolitan University) to obtain a Diploma in Art and Design, specializing in silversmithing/jewellery fabrication.

After returning to New Zealand in 2005 I made Nelson my home and base for my own jewellery business. I create unique hand made pieces of jewellery that are both stylish and wearable, and I am inspired by the colours, forms, patterns and textures of the beautiful South Island. I strive for balance in my work, rather than mere symmetry, and seek to create pieces which are elegant, without being overly complex. I do hope you enjoy looking at the selection of my jewels on this website. 

My husband Andy (who was actually a Professor of Medical Microbiology at Kings College, London before we came home) started working for my business over a decade ago, and has 're-trained' to become something of a gem expert - he is now responsible for sourcing most of our wonderful gems and looks after all our social media output.

 Please don't forget to visit (and like!) my Facebook and Instagram pages (links below) which have even more examples of my work.