What women really want: Reinvent Boutique
What women miss most when shopping for clothes in large department stores is the personal touch; when there’s little care or interest shown, it can be a negative experience. It largely explains why women prefer the more intimate boutique-style store for shopping. Nothing can replicate that one-on-one consultation in an empathetic and safe […]
Be envied and go green
Peridot, spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August. The first of these, peridot is known for being formed under extreme conditions, found in hardened lava and also in meteorite fragments. The preferred colour is a pure “grass” green without any hint of yellow or brown, although peridots range in colour from […]
ring, ring, ring
The ring stack is a trend that is here to stay. It lets you freely customise, curate, and make your look your own. You can create a go-to stack for every day featuring versatile ring styles or change up your stack to match your different outfits and moods. Here are some suggestions from […]
Special gifts: Coco Gifts
Why travel long distances to locate the perfect gift when you’ll find endless choice, and exclusive, quality products, right on your doorstep? Situated in central St Albans, just a few blocks from Merivale Mall, Coco Gifts are the experts at streamlining your shopping experience, starting with stress-free car parking, and helpful staff. You’ll […]
Upcycled bling
A strong trend this season, and a great way to reuse old jewellery that deserves more love is upcycling. Many jewellery or pendant purchases, inheritances or gifts become forgotten but hold too much sentiment to be discarded. Upcycling any unwanted jewels or old gold means a new piece for your collection while being […]
Thank you, mum: French Blue
Love makes the world go round. Thanks to all mothers everywhere, for without them, there would be no us and no love in the world to speak of. Mother’s Day acknowledges all those fabulous women who devote a lifetime to putting family first; it’s the one day they come first. French Blue, emporium […]
Capturing the Essence of Aotearoa: Moko Pounamu
Moko Pounamu pride themselves on supplying the highest quality of craftmanship and product, using only the finest pounamu from the West Coast of New Zealand. The brand was founded by Deane Moreton, son of renowned carver and pounamu miner Alfred Moreton. Deane learnt his craft whilst working alongside his father, and is now […]
An exquisite selection: Westende Jewellers
For over 50 years, family-owned business Westende Jewellers has been providing an exquisite selection for the bride and groom. The spacious store in Sydenham showcases an extensive array of New Zealand-made engagement and wedding rings – plus new and antique jewellery. “We offer many different styles, sizes and combinations of finishes, stones and […]
Stylish, timeless jewellery: Marion & Co
“Style transcends age” are the words Marion & Co founder Marion McKellow has found ring most true with her jewellery designs. Marion personally selects the store’s classic and contemporary jewellery from all around the world, with a focus on high-quality and ethically sourced pieces. Her classic ‘Sterling Silver’ range is this season’s standout. […]
Bring on the pearl girl
Pearls have been adored for millennia. They are the only gemstone to come from a living creature, making them one of the rarest jewels in the world. This traditional treasure is making a stylish and classic comeback, just in time for the holiday season. Baroque, blister, Tahitian, seed, cultured and paua pearls are […]
