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HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY

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All pricing is in NZD and does not include P+P.
To order: Email thecqstore@rhodesianservices.org stating your selection of goods, sizes required, delivery address and we will supply a quote.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For an interesting article relating to Tickeys see https://dsae.co.za/entry/tickey/e07169

This page was updated on 10/10/2024
All the coin jewellery is hand made by Assn volunteers from either donated coins or NZ manufactured sterling silver copies.
All attached silver components are sterling silver – this includes chains and earring hooks.
The black waxed necklace cord on the penny is made from cotton with sterling silver attachments.
The earring hooks are specially chosen with 'people with not so nimble fingers anymore' in mind.
All items come in a black velvet box.
Photos below are NOT to scale - please read the descriptions for measurements.

Bracelets

Replacement stock is in the pipeline

Above: $300 Sterling Silver Tickey Bracelet x 8 pieces, these are a New Zealand made copy of the 1970 Rhodesian Tickey coin (product code SSTB)

NOTE:

The reproduction Rhodesian Tickeys are made in NZ from sterling silver and they carry the quality stamp ‘925’. The 925 stamp indicates that the piece of jewellery has been created with sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5% silver, with the rest of the metal made up of base metals like copper.

Above: $190 Original Zimbabwe Coin Bracelet – 8 x 5 cent, showing both sides above (Product code OZCB 2)

Above: example of an Original Tickey Bracelet

We are sorry - all our Original Tickey Bracelets are sold and we are in the process of making more - it takes time to make these items so be sure to keep checking back to this page for updates.

Necklaces

Above: $140 Original Rhodesian Coin with Map Necklace – stainless steel map with copper 1 cent, 55cm sterling silver chain (Product code ORCMN 1)

Above: $140 Sterling Silver Tickey Map Necklace – stainless steel map with sterling silver copy Tickey, 55cm sterling silver chain (Product code SSTMN)

NOTE:

The reproduction Rhodesian Tickeys are made in NZ from sterling silver and they carry the quality stamp ‘925’. The 925 stamp indicates that the piece of jewellery has been created with sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5% silver, with the rest of the metal made up of base metals like copper.

Above: $140 Original Rhodesian Coin Necklace – 20 cent/2 shilling, 55cm sterling silver chain (Product code ORCN 1)

Above: $90 Original Zimbabwe Coin Necklace – 5 cent, 50cm sterling silver chain (Product code OZCN 1)

Above: $75 Original Penny Necklace 1962, (also in stock 1947, 1952 and 1961 dated coins) comes with 55cm waxed cotton cord and sterling silver clasp and end caps (Product code OPN)

Earrings

Above: $110 Sterling Silver Tickey Earrings these are a New Zealand made copy of the 1970 Rhodesian Tickey coin (product code SSTE)

NOTE:

The reproduction Rhodesian Tickeys are made in NZ from sterling silver and they carry the quality stamp ‘925’. The 925 stamp indicates that the piece of jewellery has been created with sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5% silver, with the rest of the metal made up of base metals like copper.

Above: $90 Original Rhodesian Tickey Earrings - 1970 Rhodesian 2 1/2 cent (Product code OTE Rh)

SORRY - this product is currently sold out, please check back for when we have restocked.

Above: $90 Original Rhodesian Coin Earrings - 1964 6 pence/5 cent coin - these are slightly larger than a Tickey (Product code ORCE 1)

Above: $90 Original Zimbabwe Coin Earring – 5 cent (Product code OZCE)

Rhodesian Coat of Arms cufflink and tie pin set
Custom made in New Zealand - unique to the Rhodesian Services Association. These are gold plated to jewellery standard in a 3 metal 4 electro plating process making them more durable than silver plate.
The base for the mould was from a Rhodesian Army button which shows the Rhodesian Coat of Arms in relief.
The closure device on the tie pin is very secure.
Comes in a presentation box.

Price $75 plus postage

Flame Lily Jewellery - New and Pre-owned

The following items are new:

NOTE: $5 discount if you purchase a pendant and a pair of earrings

Above: $35 Flame Lily pendant measures 3cm x 3cm with 50cm sterling silver chain (Product code FLP)

Above: $35 Flame Lily earrings measure 2.5cm x 2.5cm with stainless steel hooks (Product code FLE)

The following items are refurbished Pre-Owned as detailed below:

Above: $45 Flame Lily Brooch (Product code FLB 2) 6cm high x 5cm wide
This piece has had a clear glaze applied to all painted and front facing surfaces in order to reduce further wear to the paint and surfaces.

Above: $35 Flame Lily Brooch (Product code FLB 3) 5cm high x 3cm wide
This piece has had a clear glaze applied to all painted and front facing surfaces in order to reduce further wear to the paint and surfaces.

Above: $45 Flame Lily Brooch (Product code FLB 6) 7cm high x 5cm wide
This piece has had a clear glaze applied to all painted and front facing surfaces in order to reduce further wear to the paint and surfaces.

Background to this project

We are constantly looking for ways of making money to fund The Lion and Tusk Museum. Some of you will have heard about our "Jewellery Project" and may have seen some of the bracelets and earrings that have been made from old Tickeys (threepenny and two and a half cent Rhodesian coins) as well as some five cent Zimbabwe coins that we purchased many years ago.

This project has taken far more time than was originally envisaged. It is proving to be very labour intensive as well as having to improve on existing skills and learn a whole lot of jewellery related terms and products. Two of our members are working on the designing, soldering, polishing and assembeling side of things and are being supported by a number of people and local businesses who are advising and contributing to the project to who we are most grateful.

As we progressed with things, we have widened the range of jewellery products that we think will be popular. Originally we only planned to produce a limited number of items from original coins, however, seeing the very pleasing results, other ideas developed and we extended the project. We are now:

Casting copy tickeys in silver in New Zealand;
Making tickey necklaces;
Making necklaces from copper pennies and other Rhodesian coins;
In the design stages of a range of Flame Lily earrings and necklaces

If you have any coins, especially copper pennies, that you would like to contribute to the project you can drop them at The Lion and Tusk Museum or send to PO Box 13003, Tauranga 3141, New Zealand. NOTE: If you are sending from overseas please declare contents as "Coins - NOT legal tender" and value under NZD 100. Your donation will help to fund preservation of Rhodesian history.