Alan Preston
Alan Preston began jewellery making through classes at the Camden Institute in London in 1973 and founded Fingers Jewellery on returning to Auckland in 1974.
In the late 1970s he abandoned western jewellery-making traditions in favour of utilising locally found materials and techniques and has worked for over 40 years to create body adornment inspired by, and relevant to, Aotearoa and the Pacific, providing many New Zealanders with the means to express their own identity. Alan is recognised as a key figure in contemporary New Zealand jewellery with an extensive exhibition history, and was central to the development of what is now referred to as the ‘Bone, Stone, Shell’ era.
From 2025
Ulla Banana Necklace. Abyssinian Banana Seeds, Gold acrylic , Gold leaf, Vau. $1,700
Rei Karaka Necklace. Karaka Seeds, Gold acrylic, Gold leaf, Vau. $1,600
From 2024 50th Anniversary Group Show
Gold Apricot necklace. Apricot seeds, acrylic gold , gold leaf, vau. $1,200
70’s 18ct rings. $2,050, $1,500, $1,200
70’s 18ct Manuka studs. $1,650, $1,180, $975, $615
70's Bead necklace, 18ct, bakelite, nylon. $2,500
70’s Bead necklace, 18ct, bakelite, nylon. 3,680
From 2023
Roadworks necklace 2006. Road metal, nylon. $650
Roadworks necklace 2007 Road metal, nylon, silver. $200
Added Value pendant. Basalt 24ct gold and vau. $500
From 2020
Kauri Bead Necklace – Kauri, Kauri gum, nylon, 1020 x 12 x 35mm $975
From 2020
Kowhai Necklace. $1,700
Kowhai seeds,Muka,gold, 115cm long
Nikau, Kowhai Necklace. $1,700
Kowhai seeds,Nikau seeds, Muka, gold, 116cm long
From 2019
Harakeke Necklaces, 2007
Harakeke, silver $950
From 2018
Animal Crackers 90s restored silver and enamel $375each
From 2017
Necklace - Vau, kowhai seeds, nikau seeds, 24ct gold $675
From 2016
Necklace - Vau, kowhai seeds, nikau seeds, 24ct gold $675
From 2015
Ulabanana Necklace $580
Banana seeds, vau, paint
Ulabanana Necklace $580
Banana seeds, vau, paint
Nikau Necklaces, $675 each
Nikau seeds, muka, gold, paint
From 2014
Cherry not Ruby Cherry stones, vau $350
Red not Cherry Cherry stones, vau, paint $350
From 2013
Necklace, $580
Karaka seeds, kauri seeds, muka, gold paint
From 2012
Karaka Gold Lei, necklaces Karaka seeds, muka, acrylic $480 each
Pumice necklace. 1998 $450
Pumice, muka.
Violet snail Lei. 2012 $550
Janthina exigua, nylon.
From 2011
Paua Tooth necklace 2006 $1,950
Paua and Coconut shell
Black lip Tooth necklace 2006 $1,950
Black Lip oyster shell and Coconut shell
From 2010
Roadworks Series Brooches , $400 ea
Road metal, paint, silver, stainless steel
From 2009Breastplate pendant sets from the window of the Pitt Street Methodist Church in Auckland
 1. Breastplate set.
Goldlip oyster shell, vau, gold
 2. Breastplate set.
Goldlip oyster shell, vau, gold
 3. Breastplate set.
Goldlip oyster shell, vau, gold;
 4. Breastplate set.
Goldlip oyster shell, vau, gold
From 2008
Roadworks Brooches Road metal, paint, silver, stainless steel $350 ea
From 2007
Road Work Necklace - Greywacke, paint - $750
 Permitted necklace $380
Pheasant feathers, vau, gold 
Necklace permitted for cultural purposes only $NFS
Gannet feathers, muka, kowhai seeds, papernautilus gold
From 2006
1, Necklace, $950, Kowhai seed, Muka , gold
2, Necklace, $650, Kowhai seed, Muka , gold
3, Necklace, $650, Kowhai seed, Muka, gold
From 2005
Tooth necklace, Blacklip Oyster shell, $1,500
From 2004
Black Foreshore Fragment Pins, Shell fragments, Silver
White Foreshore Fragment Pins, Shell fragments, Silver
From 2003
Trifoil Necklace, $695
Black lip oyster shell, vau |
