GEMS NZ

Moray Chambers, Level 1

30 Moray Place

Dunedin

Phone: 03 470 1305

Tony Williams’ work combines a European tradition of design and meticulous craftsmanship with an Antipodean freshness and originality to create unique pieces of fine jewellery and objets d’art in precious metals, stones, and enamels, which are admired by collectors throughout the world.

From having started as a solo artist in 1975, Tony Williams’ workshop has moved and grown. It was based in St Leonards, with workshop and studio overlooking Otago Harbour until 2004 when it moved to its current location in Moray Chambers in the heart of Dunedin.

He employs two craftsmen to help produce both one-off and production pieces, which are sold to leading retailers in New Zealand and Australia. In the midst of all this activity Tony manages to create some special exhibition pieces, made to his own whim.

"Fine design, fine materials, fine craftsmanship - I try to incorporate all of these in my work. There is no substitute for quality of materials and technique. I feel that jewellery must be beautiful in its own right, but that it should also compliment the wearer. It must be  personal. It should be unique. Some of my pieces are pure fun, some are pure costume, and others have ritual significance. As a designer and a professional I expect to be able to produce jewellery as and when required. As an artist I hope something of my own personality comes through in each and every piece I design and make."