A Complete Guide
Personalised Jewellery in New Zealand - A complete guide by KJdesigns
Meaningful jewellery made just for you
At KJdesigns Handstamped Jewellery I create custom jewellery and keepsakes that tell your story. Whether it's a necklace with your children's names, a keyring with a special date, or a memorial piece to honour a loved one.
Each piece is hand stamped in my rural Cambridge, New Zealand studio, making every item unique and full of character.
What is personalised jewellery?
Personalised jewellery is custom made jewellery that includes names, initials, dates or meaningful words. It's a beautiful way to celebrate children, family and important moments, and makes a thoughtful gift for friends, family and loved ones. Unlike mass produced jewellery, personalised pieces are designed specifically for you, making them deeply sentimental and one of a kind.
Common types of personalised jewellery and gifts include:
- Name necklaces and bracelets and keyrings
- Custom guitar picks, wallet cards, cufflinks, cutlery and more
What is hand stamped jewellery?
Hand stamped jewellery is created by stamping each letter, number or design stamp into the metal by hand with a hammer. This gives every piece a unique, handmade look and means no two pieces are ever exactly the same.
Hand stamped vs Engraved - what's the difference?
At KJdesigns I specialise in hand stamped jewellery. Each letter is individually stamped by hand into the metal, creating a slightly organic, imperfect look that customers love.
Handstamped Jewellery:
- Made by hand, one letter at a time
- Each piece is unique
- Has an artisan, handcrafted feel
Engraved Jewellery:
- Done by machine or laser
- Uniform and precise
- Often used for large scale production
Many people choose handstamped jewellery because it feels more personal and handmade.
What can I personalise on jewellery or keepsakes?
Jewellery with Children's Names
Necklaces and bracelets stamped with children's names are some of the most popular personalised jewellery pieces. Many mums choose to add names, birthdates or small symbols such as hearts or stars.
Memorial and Baby Loss Keepsake Jewellery/Keepsakes
Memorial jewellery can include a loved ones name, date or a short message of rememberance. Baby loss keepsake jewellery is a gentle way to honour and remember your baby.
Coordinates or Date Jewellery/Keepsakes
Coordinates to remember a special place, or dates to remember a special event is a popular choice to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, new babies or birthdays.
Custom Word or Quote Jewellery/Keepsakes
Inspirational or meaningful words or quotes on jewellery or keepsakes are a beautiful way to stay connected with thoughts and feelings that are important to you.
Personalised Keyrings and Keepsakes
Keyrings, cutlery, guitar picks, wallet cards, candles and keepsakes all make thoughtful gifts for partners, grandparents, children, friends and loved ones. They can be practical, meaningful, fun, inspirational and sentimental.
Are personalised jewellery and keepsakes a good gift?
Yes, personalised gifts are some of the most meaningful gifts you can give. It isn't just jewellery or a keyring, it's a tangible memory you can keep with you. Many Mums and Dads choose personalised jewellery to keep their children close. Others choose keepsake jewellery, keyrings or keepsakes to remember loved ones, celebrate milestones or mark important life events.
Why choose KJdesigns for personalised jewellery in NZ?
KJdesigns is a small NZ business with a big heart. I started KJdesigns after losing my baby and wanting something tangible to hold on to. Today I create jewellery and keepsakes for families all over New Zealand.
What makes KJdesigns special:
- Handcrafted and handstamped in New Zealand
- Deeply personal and sentimental designs
- Custom made for each customer
- Years of experience and thousands of happy customers
- Thoughtful, heartfelt designs made with love and care
Another perfect piece, beautifully personalized. Love it :-)
by JessHow to order personalised jewellery from KJdesigns
- Choose your jewellery or keepsake piece
- Add your personalised details - names, dates
- Choose your font if you would like to
- Place your order through the website
- Your piece will be handstamped and created with care in my studio
- It will be packaged and shipped to you
How long does personalised jewellery take to make?
Each piece is made to order. Most items are created within 5 - 10 business days, and shipped to you. If you need something urgently KJdesigns offers the "Rush my Order" option to move your order to the top of the list.
Can I request a custom design?
Absolutely. If you have a special idea, please get in touch and we can create something custom together.
Do you ship personalised jewellery across New Zealand?
Yes, we ship New Zealand wide. Postage in New Zealand is Urban $6 and Rural $10 and is sent via NZ Post Couriers. All our parcels are sent tracked.
Other countries parcels are sent via International Airmail at a cost of approximately $25. Please enquire as this option has been removed from the website due to uncertain times and changing prices.
Do you allow pickup?
KJdesigns is based in rural Cambridge. You can pick up by arrangement.
Materials used in personalised jewelery
KJdesigns uses jewellery grade materials such as:
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Brass
- Alumunium
- Sterling Silver
- Gold and Rose Gold fill
Thank you for choosing KJdesigns!
When placing an order, it is taken that you have read and understood these terms and conditions, so please spend a moment to read them.
NZBN: 9429046644442
Handstamped Jewellery:
With handstamped jewellery every letter and number is individually stamped using a hammer. As this is done by hand there will often be slight variation in depth, and position of letters/numbers. This is what makes each piece unique. It is considered part of the charm and character of handstamped jewellery and not a defect. Handstamping is very different from engraving which is a much more uniform finish.
Payment:
Payment is accepted via bank deposit, credit card using Stripe, or Afterpay. Your order will not be made until payment is made in full. If you are not already signed up with them and choose either Afterpay you will be directed to their websites during the checkout process.
Completion Time:The timeframe for completion of your order is 5 to 10 business days. Your order will usually be completed much quicker than this, but if you are needing it within a shorter time frame please contact to enquire if this is possible. The "Rush Order" is available at checkout, which you can purchase this option to place your order at the top of the list to create.
Holiday Seasons:
Close off times for holidays or events such as Mothers Day, Fathers Day & Christmas will be published on the website, and via Social Media.
Refunds & Returns:
As your order has been made just for you, custom orders are non-returnable and non-refundable. No refunds will be given. The only exception is if we have made a spelling mistake or similar. Please check all your spelling and dates when you send in an order, if you make a mistake and we have commenced your order, it can't be 'fixed' - once it is stamped on there - it is there forever. If we make a mistake on your order, you may return it to us and we will remake the item for you at no cost to yourself. Any items that are faulty or break within 6 months after 'normal' use will be replaced or refunded. No refunds for 'change of mind'. If you change your mind within 24 hours of purchase you may cancel you order (provided it has not been started). Your payment will be refunded less a $10 administration/cancellation fee.
Changes:
Please note that any changes made after purchase via website will incur a minimum $20 fee. Changes made to a custom design (discussed via FB or email) are accepted free of charge until the design has been confirmed. Once the design has been confirmed any change will incur a $20 fee.
Postage:
Postage is via NZ Post couriers - Urban $6 and Rural $10 NZwide. We offer FREE NZ shipping on purchases over $100.
All items are sent with full tracking, and you should receive an email from the couriers with the tracking link when your parcel is created.
Images:
All orders are photographed before posting. Images are property of KJdesigns and can be published onto KJdesigns Facebook page at my discretion. If we are aware that the order is a gift we will wait until after the event to post the image. If for some reason you would prefer the image of your order not to appear on our Facebook page, please let us know.
Privacy Policy:
KJdesigns will not share your details to any other party, without your express permission. Information collected is for the sole purpose of your order and is stored securely on our website. If you have signed up for our newsletter, you can opt out at any time.
Giveaways and Competitions:
Giveaways and competitions are from time to time held on our Social Media platforms, usually Facebook. The terms and Conditions for Giveaways are as follows :
- By entering you are accepting these terms and conditions
- Entry is free, no purchase is necessary
- Open to NZ residents only (unless stated otherwise)
- KJdesigns reserves the right to amend, cancel or postpone the giveaway, or these terms and conditions at any time.
- KJdesigns reserves the right to disqualify illegal, incomplete, or illegible entries.
- Winners of timeline giveaways on Facebook will be notified by comment in the giveaway and also by seperate post.
- KJdesigns decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
- No prize draws, giveaways or competitions are in any way sponsored, endorsed, administrated by or associated with Facebook.
- Unless stated otherwise prizes must be claimed within 3 days, otherwise the prize may be forfeited.
- The prize cannot be exchanged for cash, and is non-transferable.
- Personal information provided will remain with KJdesigns and not passed to a 3rd party.
Copyright:
All content and images on KJdesigns Facebook page is property of Susan Coram, t/a KJdesigns, Cambridge, New Zealand.
How to best care for your jewellery
All jewellery will have a longer life if it is looked after. Exposing your jewellery to water, swimming pools, the ocean, moisturisers, perfume etc will all cause wear on your item, and the metals that will tarnish, will do so faster. The rate of tarnish (for metals that tarnish) will vary from person to person, and place to place.
You can slow the rate of tarnish down by taking your jewellery off in the evenings, and for all metals other than stainless steel (ie copper, brass, sterling silver) you can store them in an airtight plastic bag with an anti tarnish tab.
Stainless steel doesn't tarnish, so can withstand the elements better, but still requires care.
Keep your jewellery clean and dry.
Don't use any chemical cleaners on your jewellery.
For the stainless steel a soft polishing cloth is all you need. For copper, brass, aluminium & sterling silver, a pro-polish pad is amazing, and a soft cloth can also help.