Hi, I’m Donna – the maker behind Somervail Silver and Not Just Red Ones. I’ve been designing and crafting jewellery for well over a decade now, quietly working away in my little corner of Kaiapoi, New Zealand.

My jewellery is inspired by the natural world around me – soft curves, raw textures, and the kind of calm you only get when you stop and really take it all in. I work mostly in sterling silver these days, but Somervail Silver also carries echoes of earlier collections. You’ll still find pieces with Swarovski crystal, pearls, and other designs from my Not Just Red Ones range – a bit more playful, but always handmade, always me.

Somervail Silver is the evolution of my work. It’s a space for simple, elegant silver, and a home for the full scope of what I make. That includes a few non-jewellery extras too – like handmade soaps, scented soy wax melts, and even jewellery cleaning supplies.

Why Somervail Silver?
Because it’s real.
Because it’s thoughtful.
Because it’s not just about pretty things – it’s about connection.

When you wear something I’ve made, you’re wearing a little piece of my world. You’re choosing something that wasn’t churned out in a factory, but shaped slowly by hand, one at a time.

I believe in slow fashion, in quality over quantity, and in keeping things personal. You won’t find trends here – just timeless pieces made to last and be loved.

Thanks for stopping by.

– Donna