At the bench — *Kia ora, I am Rachel and welcome to my online store.*
*I love making and the potential it has in producing treasured items for years to come.*
My hope is to create jewellery that draws you in to hold it, like an amulet or a touchstone. It feels protective, comforting and helps the wearer feel more themselves.

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About Me

Born and bred in Okato, Taranaki, making things has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

After leaving school I studied jewellery techniques at Manukau Institute of Technology in Auckland NZ. Once I finished my studies in 2001, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in exhibitions, sell my work in NZ galleries and feature in a few magazines; North and South, Home and Garden, Urbis and Jewellers Trade.

Later on I went travelling and based myself in the UK for six years where I worked as a bench jeweller and tutor for an independent jewellery store. Also, up-skilling in jewellery workshop classes here in NZ and in the UK.

The jewellery I have made in this time has varied greatly. From Maori/Pacific inspired pieces, organic shapes and natural materials to traditional silver/gold-smithing, gem setting and repairs.

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I think we are all creative: creating objects, atmospheres, movements, growth and the mind used as a tool to construct our thoughts and emotions into sensory forms.

I like to let the material I work with speak for itself whilst adding my own ideas and interpretations; an energy exchange between the materials and the maker. I hope that what I produce will resonate out and speak to someone.