Artists

Meet Louise Douglas

For over 20 years Louise has been designing and making jewellery. Starting her first company at age 18, Louise sold work to design stores in her home country of New Zealand. She then went on to design collections in the United States for private label and runway at large fashion jewellery houses in New York City. Her work has been sold to high-end department stores and exclusive boutiques throughout Japan, the US and NZ. Louise relishes in the process of bringing small objects into the world and sending them out to evoke curiosity and beauty.

Each of Louise's intricate designs are originally carved from wax. These delicate models are then cast into silver and bronze and each is finished by hand. The sterling silver is oxidized for an antique finish, while the bronze is dipped in 22k satin gold. Chains, clasps, and ear-wires are sterling silver or 14k rolled gold. Many items are also embellished with an array of high-quality freshwater pearls or semiprecious stones. Louise Douglas Jewellery takes pride in the high quality and hand finishing of all their pieces.

https://store.aucklandmuseum.com/collections/jewellery/louise-douglas?page=1