WEB NEWS Auckland, June 2008 - - - Half way through the year and at last we have landed back in Titirangi! A wonderful show on Waiheke was followed by three weeks in USA for the opening of the National Jewelry Institute Designer Showcase and private showings in Washington DC and San Francisco. - - - Wellington was the venue for the third National Jewellery Showcase and Christine entered work in their AGR Matthey Awards for both Fine and Contemporary jewellery. Her necklace was selected as a finalist in the Fine Jewellery section and she WON the Award! - - - Poster Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler (PDF 340k) Judge Tony Williams praised the complete treatment of the material – the first move was to look at the back of the work to see the construction and finishing – the visual effect and its suitability for wear. Mayor Kerry Prendergast welcomed the guests, our established volunteer model, Amy, carried the piece beautifully and TV3’s Carol Hirschfeld did the honours. Many thanks to AGR Matthey for sponsoring this Award, it is wonderful to have a competition for Fine jewellery makers. A month before, at the NJI show opening in the Forbes Galleries, New York, Christine’s work also stood out for its originality and diversity of technique. At a fine function to open the exhibit were many NY luminaries of the jewelry scene and her Shibori collar drew many compliments. We are most honoured to have had her work exhibited in this fine Gallery (previously home to the Faberge Egg collection). - - - Now is an excellent time to consider having jewellery remodelled, or using a loose stone; Christine happily melts down unwanted pieces, reshaping the gold to a new, exciting life. Bring everything to the studio and we can discuss possibilities. Call us on 09 817 2098. - - - Kind regards David and Christine