Benjamin Black Goldsmiths
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4 Reasons To Love Hammer Finished Jewellery
Hammer finishing is a technique Benjamin loves to use when crafting jewellery. A hammer finished ring, cuff or pendant produces a beautiful shimmering effect - reminiscent of the ocean or a faceted gemstone. -
Custom Made Boat Hat Pin
It's always a pleasure and privilege to create custom-made jewellery pieces for my clients. Recently I was commissioned to make this very cool hat pin for a customer who was in the Air Force marines. -
Wedding Feature: Jansen & Ari
Pakohe, or argillite, has become one of my favourite materials to work with. Not only is it found in the Nelson-Marlborough region of New Zealand, where the Benjamin Black Goldsmiths studio and workshop is based, it also has a striking dark colour, hardness and strength, which makes it perfect for jewellery. -
Why Individual Gemstones Are The Perfect Gift
We often see clients who want to purchase something special, but are unsure of what their partner would like. Rather than purchasing a piece of jewellery that might not be 'quite right', we often recommend buying an individual gemstone. That way, your significant other has the pleasure of working with us to design the ring/design of her (or his) choice. -
Wedding Feature: Amber & Laurence
Amber and Laurence's wedded bliss began with a proposal to remember. Laurence worked with Benjamin to bring to fruition an engagement ring design which he had lovingly created. -
Benjamin Black Creations: Anchor Pendant
At Benjamin Black Goldsmiths, we love working closely with our customers to create unique jewellery that not only lasts a lifetime, but also leaves a legacy. With that in mind, we wanted to take you step-by-step through the intricate process of hand-crafting a recently created anchor pendant. -
In The Media: Sunday Star Times Article
Recently Benjamin Clark, owner and master jeweller at Benjamin Black Goldsmiths, was interviewed by the Sunday Star Times. -
Custom Made For The Cancer Society
The Cancer Society plays an important role in our local community, supporting patients and families when they need it the most. Each year Benjamin Black Goldsmiths creates hand crafted earrings for the Nelson Cancer Society's annual ball. -
Introducing Custom Made Watches
Watches are a big passion of mine, so moving towards making my own watches has been a natural progression. This year I have had the pleasure of crafting several custom made watches and it's exciting to be able to offer this unique service to our customers. -
The Creation of Company Lapel Pins
Benjamin Black Goldsmiths was approached by the Independent Māori Statutory Board to create lapel pins based on their company logo. The Board puts forward issues of significance identified by Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau that relate to; cultural, economic, environmental, and social wellbeing.