About Unio

     UNIO Goldsmith & Gallery is a Havelock North based jeweller who are dedicated to offering the best in design, craftsmanship and service, regardless of your budget. Designer and Goldsmith Bruce Jackson has over 35 year's international experience.

 

     Trained as a diamond mounter in London under master craftsman David Bolam, whose workshop produced jewellery for such eminent clients as The Sultan of Brunei, and members of the Saudi and Kuwaiti Royal families, after fifteen years in the UK he moved to Australia, working for multi award winning jeweller, 'Linneys' in Western Australia where he was a finalist in the 1996 Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) Awards, recieving one of only two High Commendations given by the judges that year.

 

     Bruce was also a finalist in the 1997 & 1998 Pure Creation South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Awards, during that time he also completed a Diploma of Arts (Jewellery Design) course at the Fremantle T.A.F.E. College

 

     Upon returning to New Zealand Bruce moved to Hawkes Bay and set up UNIO in 2005. as a Gallery UNIO represents some of the finest jewellery talent in The Bay and with a workshop on site, Bruce can offer you a fully bespoke design service, from the initial design concept and stone selection, to the fully finished product and whether he is supplying the gold and stones or transforming your heirloom or unworn jewellery into modern works of art, he will work closely with you to design and make a completely unique piece of jewellery tailored to your individual style and budget. UNIO also offers a jewellery and watch repair service and insurance valuations.