"Welcome to the official site of Belinda Lubkoll, a German-trained goldsmith based in Taranaki, New Zealand. Explore bespoke jewellery creations, upcoming exhibitions, and collaborative opportunities.
Hello, I’m Belinda, a jewellery designer and goldsmith originally from Berlin, now based in Taranaki, New Zealand, drawn by my love for the ocean and surf. With deep roots in both places, I take every opportunity to travel and collaborate with fellow jewellers worldwide. Working in traditional goldsmith studios across different regions has shaped my approach to techniques and tools, ensuring each piece I create is truly unique.
Bespoke jewellery with a personal touch
I design and handcraft jewellery from scratch, from custom pieces for clients to creating towards my next exhibition and collections for other jewellers. My creative process often begins with a sketch, a piece of metal, or a CAD model, turning ideas into wearable art. Many of my pieces incorporate clients’ own gemstones and metals, adding sentimental value and sustainability to each design.
My experience in both Germany and New Zealand blends traditional European techniques with contemporary design which I would like to share with you.
The involvement with the arts and exhibitions here in New Zealand like the Taranaki Arts Trail and teaching traditional methods of goldsmithing has seen me share my workshop with the public. My jewellery can also be found at Ringcraft Moana Jewellers in Oakura where I work 5 days a week. You can also purchase my collection from my store.
Jewellery Workshops & Custom Creations
I offer hands-on goldsmithing workshops for individuals and groups, from beginners to experienced makers. Whether you’re an art student, a jewellery enthusiast, or just curious about the craft, my classes can be tailored to your skill level, I would love to hear from you.
Follow my journey.
My Bee & Honeycomb Jewellery Collection
There’s something magical about the hum of a beehive. As both a beekeeper and jewellery artist, my connection to bees runs deep — not just in the quiet moments tending to the hive, but in the way these incredible creatures influence my work in the studio. My bee and honeycomb jewellery designs are a celebration of nature’s precision, symbolism, and beauty- it is just beautiful architecture in miniature.
A Studio That Smells Like Beeswax
One of my greatest joys is working with my own beeswax in the casting process. The rich, warm scent of beeswax fills the studio as I prepare each piece — a tangible reminder of where the journey begins. Using lost-wax casting methods, I sculpt and shape with intention, allowing the organic patterns of the hive to guide the flow of each design.
The Queen, the Worker, and the Craft
In my collection, you'll find both queen bees and worker bees immortalised in metal — cast directly from real specimens. These detailed castings form the heart of one-off pieces and exhibition works, where storytelling and sculpture meet fine jewellery.
Each bee is a tribute to the structure of the colony: the queen as a symbol of leadership and creation, the workers representing collaboration, strength, and rhythm.
Nature’s Geometry: The Honeycomb Pattern
The architecture of the honeycomb is endlessly inspiring — not only in its strength and efficiency, but in its visual poetry. This iconic hexagonal pattern has become the signature motif for many of my wedding bands and bespoke designs.
There’s something grounding and symbolic in placing a lifelong commitment within the geometry of the hive — a structure built on connection and resilience.
Honey-Glazed with Gemstones
To bring warmth and colour into my pieces, I love setting diamonds, citrines, and sapphires into the honeycomb cells. These stones reflect the golden light of honey and the vivid wildflowers bees forage from.
Every pendant, ring, or heirloom piece becomes a vibrant echo of the hive — organic, sculptural, and completely unique.
Jewellery with a Purpose
Beyond their beauty, my bee-themed jewellery designs are a quiet tribute to the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. Each piece carries a story of sustainability, intention, and handmade craftsmanship — from hive to bench to final polish.
Let the Hive Inspire You
Whether you're drawn to bees for their symbolism, their story, or their natural beauty, this collection invites you to wear a piece of the hive
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Handwerks und Design Messe Munich 2025
Munich, here I come!
I'm thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a solo artist in the prestigious “New Faces” category at this year’s Handwerks & Design Fair in Munich – one of Europe’s most renowned craft and design exhibitions.
Representing Contemp Jewellery on an International Stage
From March 12th to 16th, 2025, the halls of Messe München will come alive with innovation and creativity from across the design world – from textiles and ceramics to contemporary jewellery design. It’s an incredible honour to exhibit my work alongside some of the most inspiring creatives in Europe and beyond.
As a German–New Zealand jewellery artist, I’ll be presenting a curated selection of my latest work – including:
The new Barnacle Collection: Inspired by marine textures and coastal landscapes
Signature Sterling Silver Earrings: Artful, wearable design pieces
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Designs: Clean lines with a modernist twist
You can find me in Hall B1, showcasing work that bridges two worlds – my new home in New Zealand and my roots in Germany.
Berlin Bauhaus Exhibition
Award-winning Bauhaus inspired collection by
Belinda Lubkoll
Berlin-New Zealand
Press release in English and Deutsch
Certified Jeweller Belinda Lubkoll will exhibit her collection “Bauhaus inspired” in Berlin this September. From 2nd to the 13th of September at Claudia Baetge’ s Goldsmith studio and gallery in Woerther Strasse 17 Berlin Prenzlauer Berg.
The opening exhibition is on the 2nd of September at 6pm to 10pm
Originally from Berlin, Belinda moved to New Zealand 13 years ago. Arriving just with a backpack as a holiday maker, her story started when she set foot into a local goldsmith studio. 13 years on, she is still working for the same master jeweller and has been designing her own collections and one-off designs for her clients as a qualified jeweller. Architecture has always been an inspiration for her. Wandering through vast range of historic buildings paired with new and modern designs has left an impression as an artist. Her jewellery works with the concept that a straight line needs a curve to be balanced out. Choosing a non-commercial stone setting, something that is not predicted but has a clean line. The minimalistic Bauhaus movement is clearly reflected in her work. Vibrant primary colours of her gemstones used like Swiss blue topaz, sun yellow citrine and blood red garnet. Some of her one-off pieces include a large tourmaline split ring design and hand soldered raster of rings with elements of copper, gold and gems.
For the first time New Zealand was allowed to enter in the category 1 &2nd year apprentice/ student awards at the Sydney international design awards in August 2019.
Belinda did not just enter for the first time but while visiting her hometown Berlin and working alongside Claudia Baetge.
She became finalist with her Bauhaus inspired ring design in sterling silver. A flowing ring band holding a square topaz that is slightly offset.
Now she has been invited back to the same goldsmith studio and to display her since then growing collection of Bauhaus inspired designs.
Claudia a well-known master jeweller, who has taken part in international competitions successfully herself will display Belinda’s work alongside her collections inspired by her own travels.
Instagram: Belinda.lubkoll.jeweller
Contact:
Goldschmiede-Atelier Claudia Bätge
Wörther Str. 17/18
10405 Berlin
Tel. 030-4453313
Bauhaus Ausstellung Belinda Lubkoll in Berlin
Die diplomierte Goldschmiedin Belinda Lubkoll aus Neuseeland wird vom 2. bis 13. September ihre preisgekrönte Kollektion "Bauhaus inspired" im Goldschmiede-Atelier Claudia Bätge in Berlin ausstellen. Die Ausstellungseröffnung ist dort am 2. September, um 18.00 Uhr, in der Wörther Straße 17, Prenzlauer Berg.
Ursprünglich aus Berlin stammend, zog Belinda Lubkoll vor 13 Jahren nach Neuseeland. Sie kam als Rucksack-Touristin in das Land und entdeckte dort in einem Goldschmiede-Atelier ihre Leidenschaft für Schmuck. Nach der Ausbildung zur diplomierten Goldschmiedin in Neuseeland arbeitet sie auch heute noch mit dem Goldschmiedemeister zusammen, in dessen Atelier sie ursprünglich ihre neue Profession und Passion fand. Sie entwirft eigene Kollektionen und Einzelstücke, wobei Architektur eine wesentliche Inspiration für sie ist.
„Das Zusammenwirken historischer Gebäude und moderner Designs hat mich als Künstlerin immer wieder beeindruckt.“ Lubkolls Schmuck arbeitet mit dem Konzept, dass eine gerade Linie zum Ausgleich eine Kurve braucht. Ihre Steinfassungen sind unkonventionell mit klarer Linie. Die minimalistische Bauhaus-Kunst spiegelt sich deutlich in ihren Arbeiten wider. Sie nutzt bei ihren Edelsteinen kräftige Primärfarben - wie zum Beispiel Schweizer Blautopas, sonnengelber Citrin und blutroter Granat. Mit ihrem vom Bauhaus inspirierten Ringdesign aus Sterlingsilber - einem fließenden Ringband, das einen leicht versetzten quadratischen Topas hält - wurde sie 2019 bei den „Sydney International Design Awards“ Finalistin.
Die Ausstellung wird Lubkolls vom Bauhaus inspirierte Schmuck-Kollektion zeigen. Daneben sind neuentworfene Exponate von Claudia Bätge zu sehen, die seit Jahrzehnten als international prämierte Goldschmiedemeisterin ihr Atelier in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg hat.
Instagram: Belinda.lubkoll.jeweller
Kontakt:
Goldschmiede-Atelier Claudia Bätge
Wörther Str. 17/18
10405 Berlin
Tel. 030-4453313
Homework Exhibition New Plymouth
“Storyteller” Homework exhibition Taranaki, New Zealand
A yearly art exhibition held at Puke Ariki in New Plymouth, showcasing local artists.
Translation of the topic traditions handed down.
“Storyteller”
Bedtime stories thousands of years old and passed down from generation to generation was my idea for this exhibition.
Growing up in Germany, the brother Grimm where a big part of our childhood.
I designed a sterling silver hinged book with a flush set 0.01ct white diamond made it into the exhibition 2020.
Drawn down silver plate to create a hollow tube to be soldered against two silver plates. Lined up and riveted with a silver wire to create a hinge. The textured surface is reflecting the light and the tiny diamond in the corner is adding an extra sparkle.
Jewellery Design Awards
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2019 Finalist at the Jewellery Design Awards in Australia
Bauhaus inspired ring design
I entered my first jewellery competition last year. As a student in my final year to become a manufacturing jeweller it was exciting to be measured against other jewellers from all around the world.
The idea behind my ring design came from the square topaz that I was working on at the time. I am attracted to architecture and working with contrasts in shapes and textures. An open shank ring band holding my rub- set square topaz, the setting is just slightly off centre, just enough to be a bit annoying.
That year was also the 100 year celebration of Bauhaus in Germany. An art movement and school that has combined art with every day living and mass production. Growing up during the GDR and close to Berlin, this type of architecture and art scene has influenced me since I was a little child.