Inspired.
A personal collection by Greg Holland.
This award-winning collection of wearable works of art, is Inspired by a love of adventure in New Zealand’s outdoors, Greg immerses himself in the breath-taking beauty of cascading rivers, majestic glaciers and snow-covered peaks of the Southern Alps, and it was from these unforgettable experiences that lead to the creation of the Inspired Collection.
A homage to the landscape of Greg’s homeland. the opportunity to create wearable works of art that showcased and celebrated this incredible, now world-renowned landscape was irresistible.
The first piece in the collection Waimakariri, was the winner of the ‘Creativity and Innovation’ category at the 2014 Newmarket Business Association awards.
Following on from this initial success, Greg was a finalist in the 2017 Australian Jewellery Design Awards in the ‘Coloured Gem’ category for his piece entitled Moeraki and in 2019, a finalist in the ‘Diamond’ category for the enchanting Moon Ring.
These pieces are sold and collected by jewellery connoisseurs both in New Zealand and internationally.
River Series
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Inspired by the cold rushing waters of the South Island’s iconic braided rivers, these pieces are both one of a kind, and limited editions. The stunning array of diamonds with shades of blue sapphire, capture the ever-changing play of light reflected in the gently flowing waters. Greg’s connection with the iconic New Zealand landscape that the world has become so familiar with, is evident in these stunning pieces.
Moeraki ring and earrings
Finalist in the 2019 Australian jewellery design awards. Greg was captivated by the beauty of the ancient, spherical Moeraki boulders, revealed in the receding tide of Koekohe Beach, north of Dunedin. Maori legend has it that these boulders were gourds washed ashore when the Araiteuru canoe was wrecked, hundreds of years ago.
Set in platinum, jet black Spinels, surrounded by an array of diamonds, perfectly depict these iconic boulders amidst the ebbing tide.
This concept is also showcased in matching Moeraki earrings.
Glacier Series
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Inspired by the timeless beauty of Fox Glacier’s constant moving and shifting ocean of ice, the Glacier series boasts a stunning collection of luminous diamonds, iridescent aquamarine and sapphire whose colours perfectly capture the frozen turquoise heart of the glacier.
Floral Series
Floral beauty captured using fine coloured gems and diamonds. In abstract relation to Rose, Lotus and Dahlia blooms. Greg has more pieces in this range in development.
Constellation Series
The sparkling array of signature diamonds captures the vast southern sky of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
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On discovering the world of NFT, Greg has delighted in viewing his concepts through a new lens. Uncovering past works and new ideas alike, this new perspective offers Greg limitless, exciting possibilities for developing his art.
“Creating digital art offers me the prime opportunity to push my creativity as far as I can, beyond the limitations of physicality. After 35 years of crafting fine jewellery by hand, the creation of on-screen virtual works of art has taken me as far away from that as I have ever been. These pieces mark a pivotal moment in my career, the freedom to dream and to create these works is both a revelation and a delight”.
These digital art collections can be found on www.Opensea.io/greghollandjewel
“It doesn’t get any more kiwi than this. Greg led us through various design options before crafting an outstanding one of a kind ring. This has been 12 years in the making, thanks for making it become a reality, I’m a customer for life.”
— Mike Melling
