About

Kia ora,

My name is Jennifer Laracy and I am the owner/director of The Jewel and the Jeweller.

With the support of a small team of enthusiastic makers this multifaceted space offers the public jewellery making workshops and a contemporary jewellery gallery brimming with work by some of the most exciting makers in Aotearoa.

The Jewel and the Jeweller was established by myself and Sam Kelly in 2018 in the name of a shared love of contemporary jewellery and the desire of bringing a new contemporary art jewellery experience to Ngāmotu.

I studied visual arts and fine metals at Whitireia community polytechnic in the late 90s and have been making and exhibiting contemporary jewellery ever since.

I firmly believe the arts are for everyone and know from first-hand experience that art and craft can have a hugely positive impact on people’s perceptions of themselves and the world and am proud to have opened a door from Ngāmotu into the growing landscape of contemporary jewellery .

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The Jewel and The Jeweller offers:

• New Zealand made Contemporary Jewellery Gallery and exhibitions.

• Jewellery making weekend classes and one day workshops.

• Wedding ring and engagement ring commission services.

• Make your own wedding rings workshops.

• Corporate/social workshops.

• Remodel/remakes of old jewellery.

• Our classes will allow you to explore contemporary jewellery design and practices in a relaxed, inviting space. Whether you’re completely new to jewellery-making or have some experience, you’ll be free to delve into the design process through our wealth of tools, techniques and materials.

My goal is to help you feel inspired, have fun and take home a piece of jewellery that’s deeply personal and original. 

Ready to put the hammer to the metal?