JULY 2009

By Skycity - Thousands of visitors poured through the doors of the SKYCITY Convention Centre over four days for The New Zealand Jewellery Show finishing on Sunday (19 July). The show was opened by Dame Jenny Gibbs on Thursday evening for a special gala preview which set the scene for the much anticipated showcase of New Zealand’s best fine and contemporary jewellery. The visitor exist survey showed an overwhelmingly positive response.

The Jewellery Show was launched on Thursday night with Carol Hirschfeld as MC. This national event brings jewellers from around the country to showcase their fabulous wares. Carol is wearing the necklace 'Blue Fish'. A contemporary work by 2008 National Award winning finalis...

Epoch Times Staff Created: Jul 18, 2009 By Margo MacVicar AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Artworks, from over one hundred designers, formed an impressive display of both contemporary and fine pieces at the New Zealand Jewellery show's grand opening in Auckland on Thursday, 17 July. There was something for everyone—ranging from the unconventional to the traditional. It is the biggest event on the jewellery calendar and gives contemporary, emerging and traditional designers throughout New Zealand the chan

By NICK CHURCHOUSE - The Dominion Post - The old and the new of Wellington jewellers have been recognised in the age-old art of bling. Veteran jeweller Chris Persen and 19-year-old apprentice Nick Hensman, both from The Village Goldsmith [The Inspired Collective], have been named as finalists in the Jewellery Design Awards next week. The other two finalists were Auckland brothers David and...