New Zealand Shipwreck Welfare Trust Charity Auction 2017

The NZFCF (New Zealand Federation of Commercial FIshermen) will hold their 59th Conference and AGM in June 2017 in New Plymouth. Also held at the conference will be the Shipwreak Auction where this beautiful piece donated by Eyris Blue Pearls will be auctioned off.

Eyris Pearl 13mm A grade, Green, Gold, Pink, set in sterling silver- Everyday Pendant

This charity, previously known as the Shipwreck Relief Society, was established by the New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen (NZFCF) in 1902. The Federation provides immediate financial assistance to widows and bereaved families affected by shipwrecks and mishaps at sea relating to commercial fishing and merchant shipping, while insurance claims etc. are processed.

The sterling silver 'Sea Tail' enhancer adds a new look to the Everyday Pendant.

See the NZFCF website for more information on the upcoming conference. www.nzfishfed.co.nz

Miss World New Zealand 2015 and the Empowerment Pearl

Once again Eyris Pearls along with Master Jeweller Jacek Pawlowski are proud to support the Miss World NZ children’s charity auction in China. This year’s contestant Deborah Lambie who is currently studying medicine, has chosen ‘Empowerment’ as her campaign theme. With this theme in mind they have created a one off piece using the white camellia as their inspiration! 

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The Empowerment Pearl celebrates equal rights for woman.   New Zealand women were the first in the world to be granted the right to vote in 1893.  Those who supported this historic change were presented with a white camellia to wear in their buttonhole.  The white camellia has since become an endearing symbol of the empowerment of women.

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The unfolding silver petals of the white camellia represent hope and equality for all people. At the centre of the flower is a Gem grade blue green Eyris Pearl that displays the colours of New Zealand.  Together, the colours of the pearl combined with the white camellia, represents liberation and empowerment of women spreading from New Zealand to the rest of the world, and therefore creating a better future for our children.