PETER

Award winning, locally owned and operated, Peter Shakes Jeweller is headed by Peter who has 40 years jewellery experience, hand making custom made jewellery in beautiful originally inspired designs including platinum engagement rings in elegant custom design jewellery

Investing in hi-tech equipment like laser welders and computer design jewellery software enables the factory to tackle complex and skilled manufacturing tasks for the local and export market. Proud of manufacturing quality New Zealand made jewellery, Peter has resisted the trend of other jewellery companies to make or source their product overseas, consequently the Napier based factory is one of the biggest in New Zealand.

Here Peter is hand setting a 2ct GIA certified D flawless round diamond into a custom built CAD designed platinum solitaire engagement ring. All of the jewellery is hand made right here in our 3rd floor high security Napier factory using a combination of Matrix and JewelCad CAD drawing and rendering software and the latest wax 3D rapid prototyping printing machines running 24/7, complemented by traditional hand making methods.

Conceptual design is Peter's greatest interest and he can design a truly original bespoke item of jewellery just for you. Peter is responsible for the original idea behind the extremely successful Webs of Gold pendants that are sold in over 20 States in the USA.

Trained as a traditional jeweller after completing an apprenticeship in a leading Wellington jewellery factory, Peter also draws his designs using CAD software.

Click here if you would like to make an appointment to have Peter design you a unique and original bespoke item of jewellery.

SANDRA

Trade shows and sales call to the retail shops are Sandra's speciality.

Call Peter Shakes Jeweller to make an appointment for a custom made piece of jewellery and you are likely to have Sandra answering the phone.

JASON

Project managing CAD designed bridal jewellery using the Gemvision Matrix jewellery programme is part of Jason's work. We have a fleet of Solidscape digital wax printers for high quality prints and fast turn around times of your trade CAD printing projects.

For the public we offer a modern computer design process, dovetailed with our traditional jewellery making techniques to produce your diamond jewellery requirements right here in our secure Napier factory.

Karianne

Karianne is a core member of the Peter Shakes team who work with all kinds of jewellery. Karianne deals with most jobs relating to metal to allow Peter to focus on his gem setting. She also deals with all repairs for our customers by using our laser machine with precision. Furthermore, she strings our gold wire to make our famous 'Webs of gold' jewellery and ensures all jewellery is perfectly polished.

Trudy

Trudy ensures all our suppliers are paid and keeps up with the accounts at our busy factory in Napier. She also does our invoicing and other tasks which allows our talented jewelers to remain focused at the workbenches. Trudy also deals with some of our social media content which showcases our own jewellery.