queenstown

Tiny treasures: the amazing shrinking artworks that become beautiful jewellery

Tiny treasures: the amazing shrinking artworks that become beautiful jewellery

Tabatha Davison of Tabby & Mimi moved to New Zealand in 2010, after a working holiday here when she met her partner. She has gone from London, to Queenstown, to the sleepy town of Athol – where she loves spending her time on long walks by the river with Poppy the dog. She also works at the local Brown Trout Cafe, and volunteers for the rural fire service. Tabatha loves making jewellery and custom pieces for people, and says it’s a real joy to see someone’s face light up when they receive her work.

Featured Seller: Silverdarling Jewels

Emma Lumley of Silverdarling Jewels creates jewellery in silver and gold of beautiful delicacy and lightness. Emma trained as a silversmith, but is more inclined towards the intricacy of jewellery making. Originally from the UK, she has lived and worked in Queenstown, New Zealand for nine years. Her work is gentle, feminine and a touch whimsical, with an emphasis on delicate, organic and natural forms.

Featured Seller: Hedgehog Art

After eight years in the Royal New Zealand Air Force as an electronics technician, Ross Heywood completed a bone carving course at the Wanganui Summer School, which led to a jewellery apprenticeship in Palmerston North. Now based in Queenstown, Ross has achieved international recognition for his carving and in 2005 exhibited his jewellery in a solo exhibition in Osaka, Japan. He is the creative force behind Hedgehog Art and we have a stunning pair of his sterling silver earrings to give away to one lucky reader!