About Us
Adrian Waddell - Owner/Jeweller
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From an after school job in Invercargill Adrian was offered a jewellery apprenticeship. After qualifying he decided to travel the world and learn as much as he could about the new ideas and techniques in the jewellery industry.
First off was Perth, Western Australia for four years then Broome further up the coast where he worked for another four years for the second largest pearl producers in Australia. Seven years was then spent in Birmingham, United Kingdom at the famous Jewellery Quarter.
After 15 years away, it was time to return home and open his own business. Since Ashburton didn’t have a manufacturing jewellery store, it was the perfect place to set up - opening in late 2004.
Daile Jones - Office/Store Manager
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Daile joined the team in 2007. With a love of diamonds and fine jewellery Daile can help guide you towards the perfect purchase. If the ‘perfect’ piece isn’t instore Daile can source it for you or alternatively help with ideas to having the piece made.
When not ‘out the front’ Daile can be found ‘out the back’ keeping the accounts in order. Rethreading necklaces including knotting of pearls is also carried out by Daile together with some minor repairs.
Martin Lamont - Jeweller
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Martin hails from Auckland and has 26 years experience as a jeweller. He worked for many years as a freelance jeweller specialising in one off designer pieces. During this time Martin became proficient as a setter (setting the stones as opposed to just making the mount) and worked under contract for many top Auckland jewellers.