“Throughout the 80’s when her musician husband Neil Finn (Crowded House, Split Enz) was on world tours, New Zealander designer Sharon Finn spent her days raiding jewelry districts, antique store and markets, filling her suitcases with stunning jewels. She would scour and search through backstreets, collecting and saving unique, vintage pieces from around the globe. When asked to help design the set for one of her husband’s many tours, Sharon incorporated those jewels into elaborate chandeliers – and Sharondelier was born. Not long after, she was illuminating the runways at Auckland Fashion Week.
Presently, Sharon repurposes old jewelry, creating new, hand-made, one-of-a-kind pieces, retail priced from $125 – $450.  Necklaces with plaited Swarovski strands of blue crystal drops; Vintage diamonte brooches with AB octagon Czech crystals and beads on brass chains; bracelets with glass flowers and pearls mixed with rubies or amethyst; Marquisite watches strung on necklaces amidst bows and onyx.
Under her Sharondelier brand, Sharon also designs exquisitely adorned mannequins, chandeliers and birdcages, many featured in New Zealand’s museums and galleries.”
Price aside, I’m dying for a piece of this jewelry. I’m obsessed with all things vintage, but a fair amount of the pieces I find have some sort of damage and need to be spruced up. Finn has taken pieces that were already beautiful and made them into something even more chic and stunning. It’s even more fun to wear something I know no one else has… Timeless, classic, and completely mine! That’s how I like my jewelry.
Girls would fall in love with these jewelries. They are so exquisite. Really great designs.
So glad you featured Sharon! I have the most incredible piece – three entwined pink sparkly brooches on a rockin’, thick silver chain. I wear it onstage and it catches the light. She’s the best.
I was recently given one of Sharon’s pieces as a Christmas gift. All the women in my family thought it was one of the prettiest pieces of jewelry they had ever seen. I look forward to wearing it at my brother’s wedding!
I received one of Sharon’s pieces as a gift and LOVE IT!! It can be worn dressy or add just the sparkle you need to a simple outfit. Jeans and a t-shirt never looked so good with one of Sharon’s necklaces around your neck! I can’t wear it enough.
I have been a client of Sharon’s for years and the breadth of her work is just astounding! Each piece is a true work of art! Thank you for featuring such aa amazing New Zealand artist here!
Very nice work. Love the designs.
I have a piece that my dear friend Jennifer gave me for Christmas and I ADORE it! So well made–so gorgeous–I was breathless when I saw it!
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I also received a Sharondelier necklace as a gift, and it is not only beautiful but completely fits in with my style. i admit i am a bit flashy, but i love big chunky jewelry, though looking at the website, i also wish i could get one of the more delicate pieces like the one with the little roses and leaves…oh, who am i kidding? if i had the money, i’d get that big chunky blue one, i’d get them all….help!
I’ve received a few pieces of Sharondelier jewelery as gifts, and I absolutely love them! Every time I wear one I am complimented on it. Good feature on a great NZ artist.
I was also given one of Sharon’s pieces as a very amazing gift. I just LOVE it,she does gorgeous work
I have the pleasure of passing Sharondeleir on my way to work! Wow it is a feast of pure beauty and art. Sharon is an incredibly talented lady…. one day I’m going to spend all my pay in her shop – I swear!
Sharon’s jewelry is beautiful and unique. It’s also very feminine and versatile. It goes really well with both formal and casual attire. I love the necklace and matching earring set I have and like to show it off at every opportunity. I’ve received many compliments on them. I would really love to own that beautiful blue and green flowered necklace picture above. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
I too, repurpose vintage jewelry! Check out my website http://www.honeyrosenk.com
Great post, love to see others who enjoy repurposed baubles!