Welcome to Penelope Barnhill Jewellery
Experience the delight witnessing your own unique piece of jewellery personally handmade just for you. Choose your own gem, the metals or a mix of them you like and watch your piece slowly develop every step of the way. Visiting the studio is not necessary, many successful commissions have taken place over the internet both nationally and internationally. Penelope will be your sole contact and personally respond to your questions, advise should it be necessary and hand make your dream piece. Penelope has over 20 years experience, offers competitive prices and a guarantee for every piece.
All pieces on this site have been handmade by Penelope, all are unique and hand formed from metal.
Enquiries are welcomed for remodelling of existing rings and portfolio pieces.
About Penelope
New Zealand jewellery designer and maker Penelope Barnhill opened her studio thirty years ago. Her desire to be a practising artist was seeded young and led to a Diploma in print making and sculpture. Creative New Zealand acknowledged her fresh approach, awarding her an emerging artist grant.
Penelope’s approach to designing new pieces is distinctly unique. Auckland War Museum and the Dowse Art Museum have purchased her work for permanent collection, and she has exhibited it extensively nationally and internationally.
Her love of colour is reflected in the fine gems she chooses, which are complemented by pure gold, fine silver, and 18t gold in white, rose, and green alloys.
Her love of colour is reflected in the fine gems she chooses, which are complemented by pure gold, fine silver, and 18t gold in white, rose, and green alloys.
