Beyond The Sparkle.
Expert insights on Fine Jewellery
Jewellery for Women in NZ: Investment Pieces vs Fashion Jewellery
Not all jewellery is made to last. This guide explains the difference between investment-quality jewellery and fashion jewellery, helping women in NZ choose pieces with long-term value.
Jewellery Designers vs Jewellery Brands: What’s the Real Difference?
Jewellery designers and jewellery brands may look similar, but the difference lies in transparency, materials, and long-term value. This guide explains how to choose wisely.
Jewellery Without Hallmarks: What You’re Risking as a Buyer
Jewellery without hallmarks may look the same, but it carries hidden risks. This guide explains what hallmarks mean, why they protect buyers, and how to choose jewellery with confidence.
Jewellery Design Explained: From Concept Sketch to Finished Piece
Jewellery design is more than a sketch. This guide explains how custom jewellery is designed step by step, from first ideas to the finished piece.
Jewellery Gifts Explained: How to Choose a Piece They’ll Treasure Forever
Choosing jewellery gifts doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This guide explains how to select meaningful pieces that last, from natural gemstones to custom-made jewellery and heirloom redesigns.
Jewellery for Women: Why Custom Pieces Outlast Trends
Jewellery for women doesn’t have to follow trends to feel relevant. This guide explores why custom jewellery outlasts fashion cycles, how natural gemstones add lasting value, and why timeless design matters more than what’s popular right now.
Jewellery Engraving: What’s Possible, What Lasts, and What to Avoid
A beginner-friendly guide to jewellery engraving, explaining what lasts, what to avoid, and why engraving should be planned during the design stage.
Jewellery for Mum: Meaningful Gemstone Gifts That Last a Lifetime
Discover meaningful jewellery for mum, from birthstone gifts and engraving to redesigning inherited jewellery into timeless pieces.
Jewellery Repair vs Remodelling: When to Fix, Redesign, or Start Fresh
A beginner-friendly guide explaining when to fix jewellery, when to redesign it, and why remodelling is often the smarter long-term solution.
Jewellery Without Nickel: Why Skin Sensitivity Starts With Metal Choice
A beginner-friendly guide explaining why jewellery without nickel matters, which metals are safest for sensitive skin, and how bespoke design gives full material control.
Cabochon vs Faceted: How Gemstone Cuts Change the Story of a Piece
A beginner-friendly guide explaining cabochon vs faceted gemstones, how cuts change light and mood, and how to choose the right cut for bespoke jewellery.
Jewellery Hallmarks Explained: What They Mean and Why They Protect You
A beginner-friendly guide explaining jewellery hallmarks, why they matter, and how they protect you when buying fine jewellery.
How Jewellery Is Made: Inside the Bespoke Crafting Process
A complete beginner’s guide explaining how jewellery is made through a bespoke process, from design and CAD to gemstone sourcing and in-house craftsmanship.
Tanzanite Gemstone Guide: The Rare Blue Gemstone Found in Only One Place on Earth
A complete beginner’s guide to the tanzanite gemstone, exploring its rarity, colour, origin, and use in fine jewellery.
Engagement Ring Anatomy Explained: Ring Settings, Structure, and What Actually Matters
A complete beginner’s guide to engagement ring anatomy, explaining ring settings, structure, and the details that define fine jewellery.
Custom Jewellery New Zealand: Bespoke Fine Jewellery Designed Virtually, Without Compromise
A complete guide to custom jewellery in New Zealand, explaining how bespoke fine jewellery can be designed virtually without compromise.
Custom Jewellery Auckland: A Complete Guide to Designing Fine Jewellery the Right Way
A complete guide to custom jewellery in Auckland, explaining the bespoke process, pricing, timelines, and natural gemstone selection for first-time buyers.
The Ultimate Guide to Jewellery Cleaning: What Actually Works and What Damages Your Pieces
Not sure how to clean jewellery safely? This expert guide explains what jewellery cleaners work, what damages fine jewellery, and when professional cleaning matters.
What Jewellery Suits Me? A Gemstone and Skin Tone Styling Guide
Not sure what jewellery suits you? This guide explains how gemstones, skin tone, undertones, and proportions help you choose jewellery that truly complements you.
The Bezel Setting Guide: Why This Ancient Design Has Become the Modern Engagement Ring Icon
The bezel setting is one of the oldest and most modern engagement ring designs. This guide explains why it is so secure, elegant, and popular today and how Layaz crafts bespoke bezel settings that protect and enhance your gemstone.