Let's introduce you to Fran Carter...

contemporary jewellery from metals, plastics, and found materials

"My practice is driven by a deep appreciation for the overlooked and ordinary, often encountered in

the liminal moments of our everyday lives. Drawing on instilled family values of resourcefulness and

Wild Royalty Earrings, $210

Kiwi ingenuity, I create contemporary jewellery from metals, plastics, and found materials. By repurposing objects that have outlived their original utility, I love to investigate both their material potential, and cultural associations, ultimately challenging our preconceptions of waste.

In my Ear Candy and Dulcet series, this manifests through refined experimentation with plastic gelato sample spoons. By reshaping discarded plastic into delectable, one-of-a-kind adornments, I aim to inject a joyful burst of unexpected colour into everyday life."

Gin Fizz Earrings, recycled gelato spoons & sterling silver, $160

A 2016 Whitireia NZ graduate with a Bachelor and Graduate Diploma in Applied Art, Wellington born

contemporary jeweller Fran Carter is also an alumna of the prestigious Handshake mentorship programme. She exhibits her work nationally and abroad, and her pieces are held in private collections.