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Choosing your Wedding Rings ​ Wedding rings are the longest lasting of all things bought for your wedding day so treat yourself and design wedding rings you and your partner will love wearing for the rest of your lives together. A lot goes into planning a wedding, from finding the right partner and proposing to them with a unique and personal engagement ring through to choosing your photographer, venue and trying to organise your family! Here at Vu we like to help reduce some of the wedding stress by taking care of your wedding rings and any other wedding jewellery you may need for your big day. When deciding on the design of your wedding ring there are a number of factors you may want to consider - Do you have an engagement ring? If so you’ll want to make sure the design of engagement ring and wedding ring compliment each other and will be comfortable on your finger when worn together. What job/hobbies do you do? If you’re often working with your hands or playing sport you will need to make sure the ring/metal/stones are suitable for this type of activity. Will you be wearing the ring everyday or just on occasions? These factors will all help you to decide on the design of wedding ring you’d like and the most suitable metal/gemstones to use to make the ring. Metals Wedding rings can be made from whichever precious metal you prefer although you’d probably want to avoid silver as it’s a lot softer than gold and platinum so over time it will tarnish and become misshapen more easily. When considering gold you can choose both the colour and carat which offers some flexibility when working to a budget. The colour choices of gold are yellow, rose or white and you can then choose which carat gold you’d like to use. 9 carat gold is less expensive than 18 carat gold in all three colours. 9 carat is technically known to be ‘harder’ than 18 carat gold, this however doesn’t mean it’s more durable. The hardness of the metal means it can be more brittle and less resistant scratches and denting on a microscopic scale. It can be likened to how glass is harder than perspex but it you give them both a knock the glass will break and the perspex will flex. In most cases an 18 carat gold wedding ring will hold up better to everyday wear than 9 carat gold. Platinum is also a popular metal for wedding rings due to its brilliant whiteness and silky polished finish. Platinum doesn’t loose its shine quickly like other white metals so it’s great for everyday wear over a long period of time. Platinum is hypoallergenic and less likely to cause skin irritation than other metals so it’s great for people with sensitive skin. Platinum rings need very little maintenance because they don’t tarnish, an occasional polished followed by a clean in our ultra sonic cleaner at Vu Jewellers will have it looking like new. We often get asked about titanium wedding rings, especially for men. Although there are benefits to having a titanium ring there is one major disadvantage – they cannot be resized. As we grow older it’s natural for our fingers to change size. If you buy a titanium ring in your 20’s/30’s/40’s it is unlikely to fit comfortably as you get older and you will need to buy a new ring rather than resizing the ring you have. Due to this factor we suggest avoiding titanium if you can. Gemstones If you’d like to add some sparkle or colour to your wedding ring there are lots of gemstone options you can choose from. Diamonds are often top of the list due to their strength and brilliance – don’t forget diamonds come in a variety of colours so you can add some beautiful blue, yellow, green, pink, red, brown or even black tones to your ring. Sapphires are also pretty tough stones meaning that they will resist damage from everyday life and look great for a really long time. Other popular stones to include are rubies, emeralds, topaz and tourmalines. You may even want to include your birthstone, just make sure you do some research before choosing the stones as some are quite soft and are more suitable for occasional rings. If you have any questions about gemstones, feel free to contact Vu Jewellers as we’re happy to talk you through your best options. Although traditional court bands are a popular style of wedding ring, they’re not the only design available. You can design your ring to be as unique and personal as you like – make sure it’s something very ‘you’ and something you love. Some people choose to have one awesome ring to represent the engagement and wedding as a whole rather than wearing two separate rings. Have a browse at the rings on the Vu Jewellers website or in store, have a look on Google, Instagram, Pinterest, magazines and gather your ideas on what styles you like best. You can then sit down with our in-house jeweller and we can draw up a design to match your ideas. If you’d like we can make the ring in silver first so you can try it on and make sure it’s exactly to your liking before we create the final design using the metal and gemstones of your choice. We want to ensure you love the final result! ​ ​ ​ For special commission wedding rings we ask that you allow roughly 6-8 weeks from first discussion with us to completion – we will need to source the materials you choose and work through various steps of the design process with you. If you’re having a shotgun wedding then not a problem, pop in and have a look at the range we have ready in store. At Vu Jewellers you’ll also find a great range of wedding jewellery for the bride, groom and bridesmaids. Whether you’re after individual pieces or matching sets, we can make sure you have everything you need to make your wedding party shine. We even have a great range of cufflinks for the guys, all handmade in New Zealand. If you’re just getting started with the wedding plans and need some tips on planning your wedding in Queenstown have a look at these organisations. We’ve worked with lots of wedding related organisations over the years and these are some of the best around. Queenstown Wedding Association ​ Kate Roberge Photography Fallon Photography Kate Craig-Brown Photography Kellie Francis Photography ​ Your Big Day Celebrants Glennys Logan Celebrant Nemo Bridal The Borrowed Botanicals Eve Beauty ​ Quick View Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Tidal Ring Price $2,650.00 Quick View Diamonds in rose gold ring Price $1,300.00 Quick View 9ct Rose gold Bobble ring Price $290.00 Quick View Textured 18 Carat Gold Wedding Ring Price $1,100.00 Quick View 9 Carat Yellow Gold Flat Wedding Ring Price $500.00 Quick View Platinum Wedding Court Band Price $2,550.00 Quick View Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Enquire for availability Quick View Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring Enquire for availability Quick View 18 Carat Gold Court Band Wedding Ring 4mm Price $910.00 Quick View 9 Carat Gold Court Band Wedding Ring 4mm Price $475.00 Quick View Court Band 9 Carat Gold Wedding Ring 5.5mm Price $750.00 Quick View Tidal Rose Gold Ring Price $950.00 Load More Wedding Rings by Vu Jewellers

Information Guides Here at Vu Jewellers we like our customers to feel confident that they are buying good quality jewellery. With this in mind we decided to write these information guides to help you through your jewellery design and purchasing decisions. We're always happy to chat about your jewellery wishes and requirements so if your questions aren't answered here please feel free to pop in and see us or get in touch. All About Diamonds Understand how diamonds are graded and how to spot quality. Find out more Engagement Rings How to choose the perfect ring for your future Husband/Wife Find out more Wedding Rings Choosing wedding rings you'll love to wear for your life together Find out more More guides coming soon! ​

Pop in for the perfect Valentines present! Check out our gift ideas here... ​ At Vu Jewellers we design and hand-make unique jewellery and showcase the best of New Zealand designer jewellers. We are the only contemporary jewellery store in Queenstown with a workshop on-site! ​ ​ We specialise in custom-made wedding and engagement rings, remodels and remakes, jewellery repairs and valuations. ​Pop into Vu Jewellers to discuss the design possibilities for your next piece of jewellery. ​ ​ ​find us at Vu Jewellers 8a/ 5 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown. info@vujewellers.com Engagement rings! Diamond rings, handmade by Claire Antill of Vu Jewellers in Queenstown. Rose gold, platinum and diamonds, have a ring custom made! Paper Pods Necklace Washi paper and silver necklace by Naoko Yoshizawa. Claire at the workbench in Vu Jewellers Handmade jewellery right here in Queenstown. 1/11 Quick View Lemon Quartz Drop Earrings by Natalie Salisbury Price $320.00 Quick View Briar Branched Drop Earrings by Natalie Salisbury Price $140.00 Quick View Yellow Grey Sapphire Studs by Natalie Salisbury Price $295.00 Quick View Lemon Quartz Drop Earrings by Natalie Salisbury Price $320.00 Quick View Briar Branched Drop Earrings by Natalie Salisbury Price $140.00 Quick View Yellow Grey Sapphire Studs by Natalie Salisbury Price $295.00 Bespoke Jewellery Nothing says "love" like bespoke, specially commissioned jewellery. Let Vu Jewellers help make your big occasion even more special. We offer only top quality, handcrafted jewellery and we handpick all our diamonds and gemstones. When you want to use more than words to leave your loved one speechless, design them something unique, personal and super sparkly! Committed to Quality Vu is a locally owned and operated Queenstown Jewellery shop and gallery, we personally guarantee all our jewellery. This comes as part of the service and is free of charge. We also provide free insurance valuations for jewellery we create over $1500. It's just part of our commitment to providing top quality jewellery and service. ​ ​ Repairs, Valuations and Alterations Our on-site jewellery workshop offers a full, in-house jewellery repair service for jewellery as well as providing valuations on both antique and new jewellery. Perhaps you have some old pieces gathering dust in your jewellery box? Bring them in and we can melt them down and make you something shiny and new! ​ DIAMOND COLLECTION... Show how sophisticated and tasteful you are with a one-of-a-kind Diamond Engagement Ring from our Diamond Collection. We can help you design something funky or a contemporary classic, within our Queenstown jewellery studio. Vu For the love of your life, our wide and affordable selection of engagement rings will be sure to add a little (or a lot...) sparkle to your life! COLOURED GEMSTONES... Choose a piece of jewellery from our stunning Gemstone collection to celebrate your next big event - a beautiful graduation gift or anniversary present. For those that appreciate the best of the best, you’ll find the perfect piece in our wide selection of handcrafted, meticulously made jewellery, from rings to necklaces, earrings or bracelets. If you want to buy the perfect gift but aren't quite ready to pop the question...why not go for a contemporary Vu necklace or go classic with pair of diamond earrings...maybe your style is cool and funky, you'll love one of our handmade chunky bangles! MEN'S JEWELLERY... Don't worry chaps, we haven't forgotten about you! We design and make all sorts men's jewellery too, from cufflinks and wedding rings, to seriously solid bracelets and bangles (is a man bangle called a mangle?!) I hope so! If technology is your thing, we have men's titanium and zirconium rings...as well as the classics- made with a contemporary edge. ​ WORKS OF ART TO WEAR... We believe in jewellery...all types of jewellery...and we believe it can be shown together, in one space, from the classics such as diamond engagement and platinum wedding rings right through to contemporary works of wearable art. Jewellers is all about showcasing the best and most exciting jewellery from around New Zealand, be that a little trinket or a true statement piece like a 5 foot long brooch!!! Hey, life's a catwalk, right?! Vu Find us here! CONTACT US! 03 9274300 0220 919 879 Looking for the perfect piece of jewellery to celebrate an upcoming occasion? Let Vu help. and together we’ll choose from our wide selection of beautiful jewellery or design a bespoke piece just for you. Jewellers Contact us Send Your details were sent successfully! Follow us on Instagram @vujewellers