Finding the best jewellers in Timaru comes down to what you need made, fixed or found, whether that is a custom engagement ring, a remodelled heirloom, a one-off handmade piece, a watch battery or a gift. Timaru has goldsmiths who design and make pieces in their own workshops, a studio jeweller working to commission, a maker of hand-painted jewellery and a national jewellery store, most of them within a short walk of each other in the centre of town.
1The Ringmakers
The Ringmakers is an independent Timaru jeweller that has been making fine jewellery since 1985, now owned by Brent and Aimee White, with Brent having started as an apprentice under founder Graeme Castle. Stock pieces and custom designs are made in the upstairs workshop at 270 Stafford Street, and repairs are completed on the premises. It suits anyone after an engagement ring, a remodelled heirloom, a repair or a gift.
Services
- Custom handmade diamond and coloured stone rings
- One-off pendants, earrings and cufflinks
- Jewellery repairs and ring remodelling
- Watch batteries, straps and watch repairs
- Pearl threading and insurance valuations
Highlights
- Trading in Timaru since 1985, on Stafford Street since 1995
- Goldsmiths working in an on-site workshop
- Repairs completed without pieces leaving the premises
- Stockist of brands including Pandora, Georgini and Citizen
- Open Saturday mornings, with after-hours appointments
Customer Feedback
Location & Contact
Name: The Ringmakers
Address: 270 Stafford Street, Timaru
Phone: 03 688 1362
Website: theringmakers.co.nz
2Steve Evans Jewellery Design
Steve Evans Jewellery Design is a Timaru studio run by Steve Evans, a second generation jeweller with 40 years of design and making experience. Bespoke creations are his speciality, from engagement and wedding rings to anniversary and special occasion jewellery, and a selection of unique designs is on display. Quality and value have been the hallmarks of his business since following in his father’s footsteps, and the finest gems used are sourced through local and international contacts.
Services
- Custom made jewellery of the highest quality
- Remodelling of existing jewellery
- Jewellery valuations
- Estate jewellery
- Unique imported silver jewellery
- Gold buying (old jewellery or bullion) and selling of investment gold and silver
Highlights
- Member of JWNZ and the Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand
- Monday and Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday to Friday 10am till 5pm
- Appointments outside normal hours are available
Location & Contact
Name: Steve Evans Jewellery Design
Address: Level 1, 21 Church Street, Timaru 7910
Phone: 03 684 4815
Website: steveevans.co.nz
3Crafts Bucket
Crafts Bucket is a Timaru maker of hand-painted jewellery run by artist and co-founder Vinitha Sarath, who paints each pair of earrings, bangle and necklace by hand in small batches from a private studio in Waimataitai. The pieces carry the same dot mandala patterns as her wall art, finished with a protective seal, and are sold through the online store and at markets and home shows. It suits anyone after a colourful, one-off piece of New Zealand made jewellery or a gift to match a mandala artwork.
Services
- Hand-painted dot mandala earrings
- Bangles and bracelets
- Necklaces and pendants
- Custom pieces painted to your chosen colours
Highlights
- Every piece painted by hand in Timaru by the artist
- Premium acrylics finished with a protective seal
- Ships across New Zealand and internationally with tracking
- Regular stands at markets and home shows around the South Island
Location & Contact
Name: Crafts Bucket
Address: 14 Clyde Carr Crescent, Waimataitai, Timaru 7910 (private studio)
Phone: 027 337 2933
Website: craftsbucket.co.nz
4JewelCraft
JewelCraft is a locally owned manufacturing jeweller at 297 Stafford Street, run by Glen Patterson, a qualified manufacturing jeweller with more than 23 years of experience. The workshop sits inside the showroom, so customers can watch their piece being made. Glen specialises in handmade diamond rings and works in gold, platinum, palladium, titanium, silver and pounamu, alongside repairs and remakes of worn family pieces.
Services
- Handmade diamond engagement and wedding rings
- Custom jewellery design with a free consultation
- Jewellery repairs and ring resizing
- Stone replacements and gemstone sourcing
- Melting down old jewellery into a new piece
Highlights
- Certified GAA diamond grader
- Workshop visible from the showroom
- Free quotes, jewellery checks and ring cleaning
- Open weekdays and Saturday mornings, or by appointment
Location & Contact
Name: JewelCraft
Address: 297 Stafford Street, Timaru 7940
Phone: 03 684 4882
Website: jewelcraft.co.nz
5Pascoes
Pascoes is a family-owned New Zealand jewellery company with more than 40 stores nationwide, including a store at 244 Stafford Street in central Timaru. The Timaru store is open seven days a week, including Sunday, in the heart of the town centre. Shoppers can also buy through the Pascoes online store, use gift cards and Afterpay, and exchange a gift within 30 days of purchase, which makes it a convenient option for gifts.
Services
- In-store jewellery and gift shopping
- Online store with delivery
- Gift cards
- Finance options including Afterpay
Highlights
- Family-owned New Zealand company
- Open seven days a week
- Gift exchange within 30 days of purchase
Location & Contact
Name: Pascoes
Address: 244 Stafford Street, Timaru
Phone: 03 684 3007
Website: pascoes.co.nz
Jewellers in the Explore Timaru business directory
Jewellers in Timaru at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| The Ringmakers | Trading in Timaru since 1985, on Stafford Street since 1995 |
| Steve Evans Jewellery Design | Member of JWNZ and the Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand |
| Crafts Bucket | Every piece painted by hand in Timaru by the artist |
| JewelCraft | Certified GAA diamond grader |
| Pascoes | Family-owned New Zealand company |
How to Choose a Jeweller in Timaru
- Decide whether you want a piece made from scratch, an existing piece remodelled, or something off the shelf, as goldsmith workshops and retail stores suit different jobs.
- For custom work, ask to see previous pieces and whether the design, quote and making all happen in-house.
- For diamonds, ask how the stone is graded and where it was sourced.
- For repairs, check whether the work is done on-site or sent away, and how long it usually takes.
- Ask about valuations for insurance on any significant purchase or heirloom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Timaru Jewellers
Can a Timaru jeweller make a custom engagement ring?
Yes. Several Timaru jewellers design and make rings to order, usually starting with a consultation, then a design and quote before the ring is made. Bring any ideas or photos you have, along with your budget.
Can an old ring be remodelled into a new design?
Often, yes. Goldsmiths can reuse the stones and sometimes the metal from an existing ring or several rings to create a new piece, and will advise whether a worn ring should be repaired or remade.
Where can I get jewellery repaired in Timaru?
Most Timaru jewellers take repairs, from chain repairs and ring resizing to stone replacements. Jewellers with an on-site workshop can often look at the piece while you wait and quote on the spot.
Do Timaru jewellers do insurance valuations?
Some do. Valuations and after-loss replacement quotes are offered by local jewellers, so check with the store before you visit and bring any existing paperwork.
What are my rights if new jewellery turns out to be faulty?
Jewellery bought from a business in New Zealand is covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, which requires goods to be of acceptable quality and fit for purpose. Keep your receipt and raise any problem with the jeweller first.
How can I tell if jewellery is good quality?
Start with the metal stamp: gold is marked in carats or by fineness, so 9ct shows as 375 and 18ct as 750, while sterling silver is stamped 925. Marks such as GEP, GF or RGP mean the piece is gold plated or bonded rather than solid gold. New Zealand has no official hallmarking system, so buy from a jeweller you trust and ask for a written description of the metal and stones, and for diamonds ask about the carat weight, colour, cut and clarity. Keep the receipt and any valuation, as you will need them for insurance or if something goes wrong. (Consumer NZ)
How We Chose the Best Jewellers in Timaru
Every business in this guide was found by searching for jewellers in Timaru, then checked against what the business publishes itself: its own website, or where it has none, its official social or booking page. Names, addresses and phone numbers come from those pages rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what the business says about itself. We also check that each one is still trading and is actually based in or genuinely serving Timaru, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business we can’t confirm from its own pages is not listed.