Jewellery designer Tania Sutherland from Audrey loves Ruby. Image supplied.
Jewellery designer Tania Sutherland is the founder of contemporary jewellery brand Audrey Loves Ruby based in Auckland. She has been designing and making jewellery for over a decade and is particularly fond of working with sterling silver. Tania’s jewellery features a mix of clean, modern pieces and designs that have quirky motifs. Audrey Loves Ruby has a timeless elegance and playful charm that makes it appealing to women of every age.
We caught up with Tania to find out more about her brand, what inspires her and what you would never catch her wearing!
Tell us about your latest collection?
My latest collection would definitely be described as having a strong geometric influence featuring hexagons and solid bars.
What made you become a designer?
I have always been drawn towards creating things… my career started off in a different direction, but when I was given the opportunity to study jewellery design I grabbed it with both hands!
What inspires you?
Clearing my head! Going for a walk in nature allows me to stop overthinking and allows the creativity to flow.
Describe your personal style and how it influences your designs?
My personal style is more of a casual and simplistic style, I feel that shows through in my jewellery designs.
What is your all-time favourite purchase?
Actually it was my mother’s purchase, but since gifted to me. A Grosse´ ribbon necklace designed by Dior in 1960. It was her first purchase with her very first pay check. I have strong memories of her putting it on for a night out.
What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?
A great jacket, I have a khaki leather jacket that is a few years old now, but still my favourite.
Do you have a style rule you always obey?
No.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
The simple things have been the best, I love the texts and emails that I have received from my customers loving their jewellery pieces.
What can’t you live without?
I don’t think I could live without my family. I have an incredible husband that will spend a couple of days on the polisher for me when I am under pressure, and my twin daughters who help and encourage me with my designs and pop-up shops.
Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing…
Blood diamonds.
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