Born in Taranaki, New Zealand, Paula grew up with a strong influence of the local culture. Her studies were directed toward the arts. Due to the untimely death of her father at an early age she did not pursue advanced education but instead moved to the Marlborough Sounds in the South Island of New Zealand where she used her artistic talents to build her own house among her other artistic achievments. Travels led her to the US and then to Mexico where she lived on the small island of Holbox off the coast of the Yucatan for three years. In her travels she discovered the silver capital of the world: Taxco, Mexico. There she became involved with the local artists and the fabulous sterling silver. Upon her return to New Zealand she began to design and create the sterling silver now being worn by many people throughout New Zealand and the world. She has had pieces worn to the Academy Awards and by several well known New Zealand personalities. She supplies her designs internationally and to over 85 top galleries and Museums in New Zealand.

In July 2003 She an her husband Ron decided to live the gypsy life. They have purchased and are now on the road full-time living and working from a 7 metre Hino Rainbow converted bus. (check it out!)

All the sterling silver is guaranteed to be of the highest quality from 93 to 95% mixed with pure copper.(The best available!)
As someone who may purchase one of these designed pieces of silver jewellery she hopes you will enjoy and appreciate the work in creating the piece and even more so enjoy the times you have the opportunity to wear it and share with those around you.

Contact Paula : paula@nzjewellery.co.nz