Celebrating the cutting-edge artistry of Stacey Whale, who was awarded the Gold Medal and First Prize for Jewellery Art & Design at the latest Florence Biennale.

On display at Shine Design Store in Central Nelson, experience her award-winning pieces, which have received international acclaim. They showcase an innovative approach inspired by the beauty of nature, art, and architecture. The prestigious Gold Medal accompanying the exhibition is a testament to her extraordinary artistry. These remarkable creations resonate just as powerfully today as they did when the concept was first conceived 20 years ago.

Stacey has dedicated over 800 hours to this exceptional body of work, where her designs blend innovative vision with polished craftsmanship. By merging art with design and fusing traditional techniques with modern practices, Stacey’s jewellery reflects the purity of thought and unique creative concepts.

Stacey’s work embodies her ability to inspire awe while ensuring longevity through qualities such as value, excellence, meaning, beauty, individuality, wearability, and purpose. Her designs don’t follow trends; they stay ahead of them, and may one day be unearthed, revealing a story of human existence.

Through her thoughtful and detailed process, Stacey’s creations are more than mere concepts or objects; they represent years of development, perfected artistry, skill, innovation, passion, and dedication. They celebrate the profound reasons jewellery has endured for millennia, serving as a time capsule - a record and symbol of art that preserves the essence of humanity, creativity, culture, heritage, emotion, history, and the values, craftsmanship, and style of design that reflect the society of that time.