A rose by any name

To jewellery designer Angela Kelly, creating special pieces by hand is her passion. Not for her the mass-produced lines you see everywhere. As such, her beautiful Rose Collection is inspired by vintage family heirlooms but with a little rock n’ roll…

To jewellery designer Angela Kelly, creating special pieces by hand is her passion.

Not for her the mass-produced silver jewellery lines you see everywhere.

As such, her beautiful Rose Collection is inspired by vintage family heirlooms but with a little old-fashioned rock n’ roll thrown into the mix to give it that little edge.

Angela Kelly’s Rose Collection is created in oxidized silver.

"I like to keep my designs feminine – with a bit of vintage rock n’ roll!" she says.

Thread loves these Rose Studs ($140) in oxidised silver.

And this Rose Ring ($180.)

And the Rose Pendant.

Here’s a sweet bracelet called Miss Rosie ($130) on a silver chain.

Now based in Auckland, Angela’s line of contemporary fine jewellery is available for purchase direct from her website www.angelakelly.co.nz

Angela studied in Wellington under jeweler Victoria Taylor, of Tory & Ko, and has since been working by private commission.

Every piece is made by Angela in her Auckland studio. What we like is that you can choose from the gorgeous selection on her website, or, if you want something bespoke and really special, Angela also works privately by commission. She specializes in re-working vintage pieces.

So you can inject your own personality into a piece and create something really unique. And maybe, a little bit Rock n’ Roll Rose, as well.

Below: The stunning Midnight Fairy.