Curlicue NZ Jewellery

Distinctive | Attainable | Sustainably Elegant handcrafted eco jewellery created at my home in Auckland, NZ.

My focus is on crafting sustainably elegant and timeless designs that will last a lifetime and be effortless to wear every day or for those special occasions. The majority of my designs are crafted from 100% recycled sterling silver or copper.

Since becoming a full time mum 9.5 years ago I've become really aware of how - when feeling a bit rubbish - our inclination can be to slouch around in comfy clothing, not bothering much with dressing up or wearing makeup. It's so easy to lose confidence in yourself!

In 2010, my husband gave me a birthday gift voucher for a one-on-one jewellery making tutorial, which I loved!
I began creating jewellery for myself and others - trying to create pieces with a pop of colour or interesting design that was easy to wear and gave an extra boost of confidence to the wearer. After a few years and some suggestions from friends and family, I decided to try and sell my creations.

It became an easy habit - to pop on some beautiful earrings or a distinctive ring - to feel happier within myself, and I found it did the same for my customers too!
What I really enjoy is seeing the look of delight & happiness in my customers eyes - making other people happy is such an awesome feeling :D

Before becoming a mother, I was an Ecologist + Environmental Planner.
I have always appreciated the amazing diversity of our natural environment, and that's where most of my inspiration comes from now.

Spirals are evident throughout our natural environment and are a prominent throughout my work with wire jewellery, so I wanted a business name that would reflect that - but at the same time, not just be 'spirals'.

The word "curlicue" means a flourish, or double ended spiral and is something a little distinctive - which I thought was perfect! The "NZ" stands for all things New Zealand - the land where I grew up and my heart belongs to :)
I hope you enjoy my jewellery as much as I love to create it for you!