http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:07:49 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/94049/acorn-jewellery-and-cork-oak-trees/ Cork oak acorns are adorable and I don’t believe I had ever seen one until earlier this year.   I was cycling madly around my section, with the intent of wearing out my puppy’s energy when I noticed our cork oak tree had acorns on it.I was completely taken with them and I had to make one - or maybe two or three….    Featured for you below is a wee tour on the uniqueness of cork oak trees, which I found to be surprisingly interesting, and a few pieces of jewellery t... Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post94049 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/68945/ruby-jewellery/ July, the month for Rubies. Rubies are considered one of the most important gems on the coloured gemstone market. They can command the highest price per carat, over any other coloured gemstone. Many cultures considered, and still consider them to be far more valuable than diamonds. The word ruby comes from the Latin word 'ruber' which means red. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, rubies were called ratnaraj which means 'king of precious stones.' There are many myths and legends about this... Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post68945 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/62662/how-do-i-choose-a-pearl/ What an excellent question and of course an excellent choice of a gem! You might be approaching this question with some prerequisites in mind or you may just want some general information. I will focus on South Sea pearls for this blog, with a small section on freshwater pearls.  ... Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:44:05 +1300 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post62662 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/42930/shell-jewellery--jewels-from-the-ocean/ How extraordinary and beautiful are seashells? So many different shapes and colours with varying textures found littered along a shoreline - like a necklace around the sea. Collecting pretty shells for decorative use is a pastime that has been enjoyed throughout history. I am one of many to enjoy collecting shells: for their beauty, the reminder of a holiday, for feeling connected to the sea and to be able to make shell jewellery. ... Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post42930 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/37405/Gold/ Before the earth began, there was gold. A collision of neutron stars, a force of energy beyond our imagining is believed by some to have been the process which created gold. The formation of our earth was without a doubt a complex event. And so to try and explain how gold was incorporated in our earth’s crust is one I will leave for others to discuss. However with the possibility of such an extraordinary beginning, is it any wonder that gold is so beautiful?... Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:35:49 +1300 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post37405 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/34364/the-value-of-jewellery/ It is true, although it is hard for me to say it, there are some people who don’t see the point of jewellery – imagine that! Obviously I disagree with this so I will put forward, what I hope to be, three compelling points for the case of jewellery: 1. Connection to family2. Investment – for long term gain3. Style – elegance and sophistication (These two words alone are enough to rest my case!)... Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:44:51 +1300 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post34364 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/23972/cameo-jewellery/ When the word cameo is mentioned, many people conjure up an image of their grandmother or an older lady wearing one in the form of a brooch, the cameo usually being the side profile of a pretty woman, with soft ringlet hair and frequently set in a surround of ornate yellow gold. If people have this image in mind, it is perhaps harder to encourage them to view cameos in a different light and to see that they can have a place in today’s jewellery wardrobe.... Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:33:10 +1300 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post23972 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/19761/PearlsPowerWars-Part-5-Divers-and-Bunnias/ 'A thing of breathtaking beauty', a currency of old, more valuable than a city, a symbol of status and from the words of Pliny, the world’s ‘most exquisite and beautiful.’... Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:54:08 +1200 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post19761 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/16728/Swirling-Fish-Clasp-with-Tahitian-Pearls/ A design idea is often sparked for me after seeing something. What that something is, could be anything! The anything then mulls around in my mind morphing into various designs. For this particular piece of jewellery the something sparked from seeing a beautiful carpet specifically designed for a company. Part of the carpet had a few large tropical fish with flourishing fins and tails on a sea of deep blue – quite spectacular. ... Sun, 02 Apr 2017 08:48:36 +1200 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post16728 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/post/15472/PearlsPowerWars-Part-4/ It's hard to imagine, but pearls have been a part of Chinese culture for as long as four thousand years.... Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:00:47 +1300 http://www.lynairekibblewhite.co.nz/blog/#post15472