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Hello and welcome to Curlicue NZ – eco-friendly handmade jewellery and accessories that make you feel sustainably elegant without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking for a gift between friends, someone you love or because you think ‘I deserve it!’
You’ve come to the right place.
My name is Suzie Horne, and I do “all the things” (owner/ designer/ creator/ photographer/ marketer/ admin etc) for Curlicue NZ.
All of my pieces feature sustainable materials like recycled Sterling Silver wires, cultured freshwater pearls, Austrian crystals, and semi-precious stones.
I also incorporate unique materials like tumbled NZ greenstone and hand-polished Kauri Gum (Copal) to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
All jewellery (except for my ready-to-ship OOAK pieces) is handmade to order, so please allow 2-5 days for creation.
Custom orders are welcome – contact me directly for details.
Let Curlicue NZ be your go-to for eco-friendly luxury and thoughtful gift-giving!
Eco Jewellery made here in NZ
All Curlicue NZ pieces are personally designed, handcrafted and ethically made to order at my Titirangi, solar-powered home in Auckland, New Zealand.
You can find out more about what “Sustainable Jewellery” really is, and how I use it here.
All Curlicue NZ pieces are made by my hands: from cutting, smoothing and carefully wrapping the wires; to hammering (to harden and keep its shape or texturise); and then finally sanding and polishing the piece.
Environmentally friendly jewellery:
Handmade artisan pieces are made with 100% recycled .925 Sterling Silver or .935 Argentium Silver (more tarnish-resistant) wire. This is purchased from either Morris & Watsons or Regal, in New Zealand – keeping it NZ made!
Silver wires and sections of chain are the main recycled metal materials that are used in my metal jewellery designs, though I also have a collection of earrings (called R3) that are crafted from repurposed plastic milk bottles!
I do also aim for zero waste by hand-making some of the small findings such as hooks, clasps and jump rings from left over bits of wire. All the other bits are collected up to eventually be re-melted and used again.