Scotty


HOBBYIST JEWELLER, CRAFTSMAN




Hi! I'm Scotty.
I love learning every new skill I can while working with my hands, making things for people that they will love seeing every day.
I always try to make something different to anything I've made before. Uniqueness is always cherished, the experience gained and increase in knowledge from each new piece even more so, especially as a hobbyist.Click above to find a portfolio of jewellery currently for sale, and a portfolio of all my jewellery workpieces.If you see something you like the look of, or have a bit of inspiration for something you'd like made for yourself or someone close to you, get in touch, I would love to work with you.CheersScotty

Jewellery for sale


Pieces in stock

Candy Cane Christmas Tree Ornament - $22

Candy cane Christmas tree ornament, perfect for any Christmas tree or Christmas lover

Thread earrings - $39

Thread earrings with 0.8mm thick chain, same size as standard earring post.

Rope ring pendant & earrings - $125/set

Sterling silver wire rope jewelry.Great for friends and family that enjoy nautical or rope themed Jewellery.These pieces can be purchased as either a set, or individual items.Pendant $99, earrings $39

Rope Ring - $42

Sterling silver wire rope ring.Great for friends and family that enjoy nautical or rope themed Jewellery.Sizes 8.5, 8.0, 6.75, 6.25, 6.0, 4.0, 3.0 currently in stock, can custom make to any size within a week.

Hexagonal Earrings - $44

Sterling silver hexagon earrings with 11mm post

3 Nested Rings Pendant - $125

Sterling Silver set of 3 nested rings on a full sterling silver cable chain.Chain is 525mm long from end to end.

New Zealand Island set - $83

Sterling silver Islands of New Zealand. North and South islands are stud earrings, Stuart island is a nose stud with L-shaped hook


Pieces made to order

Tehlu's Iron Wheel - $105 NZD

A little piece of fandom for the lovers of the King Killer Chronicals book "The Name of the Wind"Sterling silver pendant finished with black oxide coating.
Note that with regular wearing the pendants black oxide coating will wear off, exposing the bright and shiny silver beneath. This coating can be easily and quickly reapplied, however .
Chain pictured not included. Can supply with fine sterling silver cable chain.


Thanks for taking the time to look at my work.If you see something you like, or you've been given an idea, get in touch using the form below, or using the social media links in the footer of this page, and we can make your ideas a realityCheers, Scotty

Jewellery Portfolio


Sterling silver Claddagh with NZ greenstone (Pounamu) cabochon

Sterling silver Claddagh promise ring commissioned by a good friend of mine for her partner as a surprise when she traveled overseas to see him.This piece fuses his heritage and a part of New Zealand by including a stone at the center of the heart that is only found in NZ.Her countries heritage and his brought together in a single piece

Lobster charm on curb chain bracelet

Sterling Silver curb chain with lobster bracelet element. Commissioned to symbolize the search for finding your special partner in life...for those that get the reference 😉

Gold and Silver hand made chain

Sterling Silver & 9ct Yellow gold 3.5mm curb chain.580mm long, closed with a parrot clasp, with 5 gold links in the centre of the chain. Visually subtle, and refined.

Textured wide band ring

Sterling silver ring with wider than usual band, sitting at 10mm, decorated with textured panels around the face of the ring.This client liked the look and feel of wider, bold, pieces that stand out but had trouble finding somewhere local that had in stock, or could make something exactly how they envisioned.

1+1 Chain Bracelet

Sterling Silver 1+1 chain bracelet.
180mm in length, ø1.0mm wire, closed with a parrot clasp.

Tehlu's Iron Wheel

A sterling silver piece of fandom for those that like "The Name of the Wind" from the King Killer Chronicals, mounted on my gold and silver chain.Made using scrap metal and dust, brought together with fire and the face of a blacksmiths anvil, a nice parallel to the story of the Iron Wheel in the KKC.

Babys 1st Christmas Tree Ornament

Engraved sterling silver Christmas tree ornament to commemorate Baby Violets first Christmas as the new addition to a clients extended family.

Candy Cane Christmas Tree Ornament

Candy cane Christmas tree ornament, perfect for any Christmas tree or Christmas lover

3 Nested Rings Pendant

Sterling Silver set of 3 nested rings on a full sterling silver cable chain.Chain is 525mm long from end to end.

Thread earrings

Thread earrings with 0.8mm thick chain, same size as standard earring post.

Pentagram Pendant

Sterling Silver Supernatural Themed Pendant.Custom made to match a set of earrings already owned by the client.

Sword ring

My version of the sword ring made by Scaffardi Alberto, "scaffoal" on YouTube. Finished with a black oxide coating using Liver of Sulfur.

Claw set CZ

Sterling silver ring, size 7, set with a 3mm round cut CZ in a 4 prong claw setting.
Made as part of a learning project with making settings for faceted & cut gems.

Munter hitch & larks head bracelet

Sterling silver wire rope bracelet, inspired by a particular knot that has a bit of significance to me.The whole bracelet is finished in black oxide coating

Ring necklace

Sterling silver necklace, feature of 7 rings, mounted on a belcher chain, closed with a parrot clasp

Rope Ring

Sterling silver wire rope ring.Inspired by the Munter Hitch & Larks Head bracelet, made as a complement to the bracelet.

Double rope ring

Variant on my other sterling silver rope ring. Made to fit as a thumb ring rather than a finger ring

Sterling silver rope earrings

Sterling silver rope earrings, made to match my other rope themed jewellery.Pairs well with a rope ring for an elegant look

Rope ring pendant & earrings

Sterling silver wire rope jewelry.Great for friends and family that enjoy nautical or rope themed Jewellery.These pieces can be purchased as either a set, or individual items.Pendant $99, earrings $39

Triangular Studs

Some small, yet very elegant, triangular studs. ideal for formal occasions where refined and subtle is the look, or even as seconds to complement a primary set of earrings.All sterling silver

Hexagonal Earrings

Sterling silver hexagon earrings with 11mm post

New Zealand Island set

Sterling silver Islands of New Zealand. North and South islands are stud earrings, Stuart island is a nose stud with L-shaped hook

Skate blade ring

Matched pair of sterling silver rings made for two skaters looking for something of significance to commemorate their greatest passion, and the sport that brought them together.In the gallery next to the main image you can see the custom lathe tooling made to help machine this piece.

Sterling silver Valentines Day Rose

Sterling silver Valentines Day RoseThe construction of all the components is in the style of a blacksmiths rose. A subtle nod to another of my hobbies.

Musical Note Brooch

The very first jewellery project I ever undertook in class time.Gold plated copper, this special piece was made as my little sisters 21st birthday present; it is her favorite note.

Ring the first

The first piece of sterling silver I ever worked. Designed and made during the level 1 Silversmithing course at the Silversmiths' Guild of Canterbury night classes. I've worn it every day since.

Spiral Earrings

The very first piece of jewellery I made for someone else.Made using the off cuts from the sheet metal used to make my ring during the Level 1 Silver Smithing course at The Silversmiths' Guild of Canterbury

Hammered texture ring

Sterling silver hammered thumb ring made to complement my other rings, and as something a little bit different to the normal smooth, high polish finish everyone is used to seeing on rings.

Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornament

"Its the most, wonderful time, of the year"...to give your Christmas obsessed friends a geometric design snowflake Christmas tree decoration.All sterling silver, hung with green and red embroidery thread.

6mm Round CZ 4 prong set earring

Any pirates out thar'?Single sterling silver earing, set with 6mm round Cubic Zirconia in a four prong claw setting.Earring post thickness is 18g (1.0mm), slightly bigger than the standard 20g (0.8mm) post thickness

Twisted Spiral Earrings

Inspired by architectural blacksmith iron work, and adapted to sway and sparkle, these fully sterling silver earrings catch the light from every angle.

Tapering Stick Earrings

All sterling silver earrings that taper at the top and bottom 90 degrees from each other.

'Sticks' range - earrings and pendants

Inspired by collections of bamboo reeds, this set consisted of a 5 wire pendant, a set of 3 plain wire earrings, and a pair of earrings with 2 plain wires and a central rope stick.All sterling silver, chain for pendant optional if you don't already have your own.

Black Onyx Cabochon Pendant

Round 6mm black Onyx Cabochon set ina small bezel setting as part of the Level 2 Silversmithing course at The Silversmiths' Guild of Canterbury.

Particle Physics Nose Stud - Feynman diagram

Custom made particle physics themed nose stud for a masters of engineering student with an interest in space and aeronautical engineering.The diagram depicts the effects of collisions between elementary particles in quantum physics.

Mobius Strip Ring

Sterling silver math themed, single sided ring...yes, this ring has only one side...Have fun with that thought.

'Diamond' earrings

Sterling silver earrings inspired by the mobius ring, but adapted to sparkle and frame the face well.

Infinity earrings

Figure 8's are a movement seen often in many different styles of dancing.Perfect idea from a client that loves to dance, and a subtle nod to the motions of one of their favorite pursuits.

Right angle triangle Earrings

Geometric design, right angle triangle earrings with a subtle bevel on the long side. Catches the light well and makes for a good sparkle.

Silver Tooth Pick

Sterling silver twisted square wire toothpick. Inconveniently, and somewhat amusingly, very much not recommended by oral heath professionals for use on teeth, which I found out after making it.


Thanks for taking the time to look at my work.If you see something you like, or you've been given an idea, get in touch using the form below, or using the social media links in the footer of this page, and we can make your ideas a realityCheers, Scotty

About Me

Hi! I'm Scott Newberry, Scotty to my friends.I studied Mechatronics Engineering at Massey University. Professionally I'm a Mechatronics Engineer, designing mostly the mechancial parts of electro-mechanical products. Basically I fulfill my dream of "being an inventor", every day.Personally, I have too many hobbies, most of them involving some kind of craft work or creating something. I make silver jewellery, I make fire performing props, I make whips, I've made knives, including one that my friends used to cut their wedding cake, I used to do blacksmithing on the weekends.When I'm not making things I'm traveling the country to go to the odd Ceroc/Modern Jive Dance weekend. I love dancing.Over all I do so many things, and will jump at the chance to learn new skills with so little provocation that I've earned the nickname "Skill addict". Once when I made 4 meters of rope using leaves off the bush I was sitting next to, I was told I'm "the third thing someone should bring with them if they're stranded on a desert island".I try to avoid making the same thing twice. I love giving someone a piece they will enjoy having every day they see it; knowing that if they are ever asked how many people have the same piece they can say "not many, if any".If you have an idea or see something you like, get in touch, I'd love to hear your ideas and work with you to make something special.CheersScotty

Contact

Dunedin, New ZealandThank you for checking out my portfolio & website.
You can contact me using the form below, or by using the social media links in the footer of this page.
Cheers, Scotty