Ariki is the world’s most successful designer/manufacturer of Paua shell jewellery. It is also one of the largest New Zealand jewellery manufacturers. The name “Ariki” is from the Maori language and means “The Chief” or “The Best”.
Internationally Renowned
The company was established in 1932 when a Marlborough family saw the potential of the Paua shell to be the focal point of a unique New Zealand jewellery collection. Their ambition has resulted in the Ariki Paua Collection being widely sold in New Zealand and throughout the world.
The Ariki Difference
Ariki’s Paua is harvested from areas renowned for their water quality, both pollution free and rich in minerals. These minerals give the New Zealand Paua shell its intense depth of colour and thickness of shell. By using only the best quality Paua shells Ariki’s Paua shell jewellery is able to clearly distinguish itself from its imitators all around the world.
Made and Designed in New Zealand
Ariki’s jewellery collections are proudly produced at Ariki’s factory in Blenheim. We have a proud history of being a New Zealand based manufacturer employing New Zealanders to produce products for sale in New Zealand and Overseas.
Ariki New Zealand Jewellery Collections
Koru Stud Earrings PE489USD54.13Based on the unfurling fern frond of the native New Zealand silver fern, the circular shape of the koru conveys the idea of perpetual movement, while it’s inner coil, the corm with rolled up inner leaflets, suggests a return to the point of origin. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 8mm x 16mm Gender: Female […]
Teardrop Earrings PE439USD65.28Teardrop crystals symbolize the end of tears and beginning of joy and happiness. The beautiful Teardrop shaped cabochon in this elegant piece of jewellery is sure to bring joy to it’s wearer. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 15mm x 20mm Gender: Female Jewellery box included
Small Oval Stud Earrings PE217USD54.13The Soft curve of the oval cabochon in this beautiful jewellery piece is very feminine, elegant and timeless, it is sure to add glamour and appeal to any special outfit on any occasion. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 8mm x 10mm Gender: Female Jewellery box included
Round Stud Earrings PE213USD54.13Circles have no beginning or end. They represent the eternal whole and in every culture are an archetypical form representing the sun, the earth, the moon, the universe, and other celestial objects between – Our elegant round jewellery pieces capture all of these elements beautifully. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 10mm x 20mm Gender: […]
Teardrop Hoop Earrings PE486USD65.28Teardrop crystals symbolize the end of tears and beginning of joy and happiness. The beautiful Teardrop shaped cabochon in this elegant piece of jewellery is sure to bring joy to it’s wearer. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 26mm x 18mm Gender: Female Jewellery box included
Ovoid Earrings PE235USD65.28The precious ovoid or egg shaped Paua Shell cabochon is nestled gently inside the elegant frame of this fine piece of jewellery. Certainly a treasure to behold. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 40mm x 20mm Gender: Female Jewellery box included
Wings Earrings PE434USD65.28Wings are thought to symbolise freedom – the ability to fly to wherever you wish and roam free high above the land. Our beautiful wings earrings are formed in the shape of the most elegant of wings – curved and sleek, sure to evoke a feeling of freedom when worn. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate […]
Heart Stud Earrings PE214USD54.13The eternal symbol of love – The beautiful Paua Shell heart on our elegant timeless pieces of jewellery symbolises the love of many things – including those for whom we may purchase it. New Zealand Paua is considered the rarest and most beautiful in the world and is loved by all that may wear it. […]
Ovals Bracelet GP952USD100.35The Soft curve of the oval cabochon in this beautiful jewellery piece is very feminine, elegant and timeless, it is sure to add glamour and appeal to any special outfit on any occasion. 22 Carat Gold Plate Approximate measurements: 180mm x 9mm Gender: Female Jewellery box included
