About

About Augustine

Augustine is a kiwi by birth that has come home from Australia to New Zealand to live in glorious Mapua.

She was only passing through but once she saw this amazing community and the natural beauty of the area she was hooked.

She lives on a boat in Mapua with her husband and works from her studio just up from the iconic wharf at 22 Aranui Rd, Mapua.

Ask her and she will tell you – life is good!!!

The Earth and Sea Story

The very first time I walked the beaches of Ruby Bay in the Nelson/Tasman region of New Zealand I came away with pockets full of pebbles, jiggling and clinking their earthy sounds. These beautiful smooth stones seemed to call out to me, begging to be picked up and taken home. After many beach walks I ended up with many pebbles and decided it was time to bring forth my creative side and meld my love of jewellery with my love for these wonderful beach pebbles and Earth and Sea Jewellery was borne.

From the stunning beaches of the top of the south island every stone is carefully hand selected for shape, colour and weight. I spend hours matching the stones, looking for combinations that work harmoniously. Of course in nature there are no real matches as every stone is different and with my pieces I am aiming for a symmetry and balance that brings peace to the eye, without weighing down the ear.

Each piece is lovingly crafted using quality metals; sterling silver and copper. I hand drill each stone but make no further changes. The smoothness and shape is all the work of mother nature tumbling them in the beach breakers. Many are named after special people that have impacted my life. They pay tribute to the precious nature of people.

First presented at the Nelson Markets in 2019, I was unsure that others would love my beach pebble jewellery as much as I do. I need not have worried, Earth and Sea Jewellery received rave reviews from the start. It seems I may not be the only lover of beach pebbles out there. Whether it was a fellow kiwi looking for a piece of Aotearoa to treasure, an international visitor wanting the perfect combination of souvenir and travel momento or a piece given as a precious gift for a someone special, Earth and Sea Jewellery is loved by many.

I love what I do and I hope you will too.

XXX     Augustine    (creator)

I'm happy to do commission work.
Please just drop me an email and we can connect.