Maria Podskrebko is the artist behind Awaroa Rd Jewellery, based in Laingholm, West Auckland, she creates distinctive jewellery using reactive metals such as niobium and titanium, pairing them with natural stones and vintage gemstone beads from pre-loved jewellery she sources from vintage and second-hand stores. Her journey began in 2013, during a period of significant health and life challenges. Seeking a creative outlet to help her cope with all the challenges life presente

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Some jewellery makes a statement from across the room. Adele Stewart’s work asks you to come and take closer look. That feels right for a jeweller who loves the small, quiet details of the natural world. Bluebells dipping their heads. Snowdrops pushing through the cold. Foxgloves with their tiny bell-shaped blooms. These aren’t loud flowers, but they stay with you. They have shape, rhythm, softness, and a kind of humble beauty that suits jewellery beautifully. Adele Stewart i

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No matter the occasion, you’ll find beautiful, meaningful gift ideas in our collection of New Zealand-made jewellery. Discover timeless jewellery gifts for her at Vu Jewellers Queenstown. Birthday Gifts for Her Celebrate her with colour and character. Choose a ring, pendant, or earrings featuring her birthstone — perhaps a serene sapphire, a romantic pink spinel, or a glowing topaz. Each gemstone is individually chosen for its beauty and meaning, making every piece unique.

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At Vu Jewellers Queenstown, we believe your engagement ring deserves the best care. Keep it sparkling with gentle at-home cleaning using warm water, mild soap, and a soft toothbrush. A jewellery polishing cloth adds instant shine between cleans. For long-lasting brilliance, bring your ring to Vu Jewellers once a year for a professional service, where we’ll check settings, polish, and restore its beauty.

✨ Celebrity engagement rings are setting the trend worldwide – and now couples in Queenstown are drawing inspiration for their own dream rings. At Vū Jewellers, we transform those star-studded designs into bespoke, handcrafted pieces made just for you. Whether it’s a diamond cut made famous on the red carpet or a colourful gemstone with royal appeal, your love story deserves a ring that shines just as brightly.

September’s birthstone is the sapphire – a gem that shines in colours from royal blue to dreamy pinks and golden hues. At Vū Jewellers, each sapphire is chosen for its individuality and set into bespoke designs made to be cherished for a lifetime.

When our Instagram was hacked, we lost more than just posts – we lost our online home. But we’ve rebuilt, and you can now find us at @vu_jewellers. In our latest blog, we share what happened, the steps we took, and practical tips to help keep your own accounts safe so you don’t have to go through what we did.

Taylor Swift’s engagement ring is turning heads worldwide—an 8-carat vintage-inspired diamond set in yellow gold, crafted with timeless romance and meaning. Discover why this design is inspiring bespoke creations at Vu Jewellers in Queenstown.

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Discover Otago gold engagement rings, handmade in Queenstown. Locally sourced gold, bespoke designs, and timeless New Zealand craftsmanship.

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