Down by the Sea

This Ring Shaped after a piece of Shell found on our Local Beach and constructed in Sterling Silver allows the wearer to exclaim her love of Nature to the whole World.

The Ring sits comfortably on the finger and does not protrude to far for everyday wear.

I have also made this with Gemstones set on one side in a 9kt Gold rub-over setting to compliment the organic nature of the Ring.

Peridot Oxidised Ring

This Sterling Silver Ring with Peridot and 9kt Yellow gold trim is made using a technique called Reticulation. It requires great skill to cause the outer surface of the silver to "melt and bubble" without melting the entire Ring.
The entire Ring is then Oxidised to  darken the surface and highlight the irregularities.
In this Ring the Peridot is also set in a 9kt Yellow Gold setting.

See:
www.philipthornton.co.nz
www.24sevenjewellers.com

To view this delightful  Shibori collar, sapphire and ruby  by 

CHRISTINE HAFERMALZ-WHEELER

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An elegant band of 18ct gold in Christine’s favoured Shibori technique, threaded with a string of sapphire and ruby. Diamonds garnish the whole. Sumptuous!

Christine works from her Gallery at Oneroa, Waiheke Island New Zealand

To contact her regarding work or to visit the Gallery:

Telephone: (+64) 9 372 7509
Mobile: (+64) 21 817 209
Email: chw@TheArtistGoldsmith.com
Skype: TheArtistGoldsmith
Facebook: TheArtistGoldsmith

I also loved this Ring made from.....the Client's mother's wedding band, two pearls from an oyster feast and a diamond that had TWICE been lost and found! How special is that!

Second Chance Broach

From Peter Deckers at Fingers Gallery

Fingers Gallery was established in 1974 to provide an outlet for those Jewellery Makers who's jewellery really are works of Art.

Peter calls this piece "Second Chance".

Organic Flotsam Bracelet

Sterling Silver Bracelet from Fingers Gallery, opposite the Auckland City Art Gallery in Kitchener St, Auckland

Created by Roy Mason, using the lost wax casting technique, Roy has created highly individual links to form this very organic looking Bracelet which he calls "Flotsam".

A comb for your hair...

This selection is the work of Pie Sanchez, a pupil at Florence Jewellery School, Jewel on the Arno, run by Kiwi  Jeweller Kenneth Scott.

To see Ken Scott's work go to:

www.kenscottdesign.com

 

Rose Studs from the Rose Collection

From the website: www.philipthornton.co.nz

The latest addition to my Roses Collection. These tiny Studs are about 1cm diameter and like the rest of this collection they are built up of layers of Sterling Petals with a Red Gold Stamen.

Tui and Tuatara

New Zealand's native Birds and animals are a Constant source of inspiration. 

These tiny Tuatara encircle a wrist with elegance and grace.

The native Tui brings joys to everyone as he/she wings around the garden singing and chortling with happiness.

Both of these items are sculptured in Sterling Silver and are available from Philip Thornton at Silverdale Village Market 

or online at:

www.24sevenjewellers.co.nz

SteamPunk tech

SteamPunk is not just about using old watch cogs and wheels.

 To me it's about technology, new and old. It's about the idea of technology, about where we have been and where we are going to.

With this in mind I give you......

16GB USB drive encased in Sterling Silver and copper hand made SteamPunk casing by Philip Thornton Jeweller. See his work here: www.philipthornton.co.nz and here: www.24sevenjewellers.com

DaniGirl Jewellery at Silverdale Market.

Punk Art

Steam Punk Earrings. Part of a selection available from Philip Thornton's Market Stalls:
Silverdale Market every Saturday 8am to 1pm
Puhoi Market Last Sunday every Month 9am to 1pm
Coatesville Market First Sunday every Month 10am to 2pm
or from www.24sevenjewellers.co.nz

Hand Forged Kite Earrings

Each Kite is finished with a burred or brushed pattern on the face and signed on back. These are quite a long Drop, so they are a real indicator of your collector Status. 
Hand Forged in Sterling Silver by Philip Thornton and available from:
www.philipthornton.co.nz
www.etsy.com

Silverdale Market, Silverdale St Silverdale(Auckland N.Z.)
Art of this World, Devonport, Auckland

Antique Copper Heart Pendant

Hand Forged Heart Ornament made from aged copper sandwiched between two layers of hand beaten Sterling Silver.
The layers are attached to each other with tiny rivets as are the tabs that attach the pendant to the hand forged Paper Clip style chain.
The reverse of the pendant is solid Sterling Silver, so that the copper ornamentation will not discolour your skin or clothing.

Available online from www.philipthornton.co.nz

or Philip's stalls at Silverdale Market, Saturday 8am to 1pm or Coatesville Market, 1st Sunday of the month 10am to 2pm.