COURTNEY MARAMA RINGS 2021
Courtney Marama Jamieson Tainui, Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Ngāti Ranginui
Jeweller Waikato Courtney studied Jewellery design and manufacturing in Pōneke/Wellington for 3 years before heading to Te Wai Pounamu (The South Island) to immerse herself in the rich stone carving culture we have here in Aotearoa. From there she learnt about stones and carving from various artists which then lead her to be self taught in lapidary/faceting. This eventually resulting in the creation of Courtney Marama Jewellery, specialising in bespoke one off custom designs hand-crafted in precious metals and proudly set with uniquely cut New Zealand gemstones.
Because all of the work is done by Courtney it means there is a direct line from the raw earth to your ring and you know exactly who, how and where your precious ring has been crafted. Which I believe is extremely important in this day and age. The stones have only passed through no more than three hands to get to you with no mining, no unfair wages, no harsh chemicals (you get the idea) and have come safely from local rivers (or old river beds) and beaches here in New Zealand. The raw materials already speak for themselves, Papatūānuku has done most of the work. Courtney is here to gently and respectfully craft these precious Aotearoa minerals into pieces of art that will adorn bodies for many generations to come. All of the Pounamu comes from the West Coast of the South Island and the Carnelian comes from the Coromandel Ranges.
Whero/Red Coromandel Carnelian Baguette Cut + 9k Yellow Gold; Size ‘O’
NZ$2590
Karaka/Orange Coromandel Carnelian Baguette Cut + 9k White Gold; size ‘R ½’
NZ$2590
Dark Pounamu Baguette Cut + 9k Yellow Gold; Size ‘P ½’
NZ$2590
Īnanga Pounamu Hexagon Cut + 9k Yellow Gold; Size ‘N’
NZ$2500
Kawakawa Pounamu Hexagonal Cut + 9k Yellow Gold; Size ‘L ½’
NZ$2500
Karaka/Orange Hexagonal Cut + 9k Yellow Gold; Size ‘L’
NZ$2500
Please note this should give you as accurate guide as is possible to check your size without actually trying the piece on.