Costume jewellery

Costume jewellery in New Zealand: prices, materials and warranty

Updated 4 November 2026

Costume jewellery in New Zealand ranges from about NZ$2 for a pack of metallic necklaces to about NZ$40 for a pearl necklace, and earrings start at about NZ$18. For offers from local sellers, describe the item, the style and the city you want it delivered to in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Materials and what to ask

Ask what the metal is and how it is finished, because gold-tone and silver-tone pieces at this price are usually plated rather than solid. Ask what the stones are (glass, crystal or faux pearl) and whether the piece is nickel-free. Get the answer in the chat, so you have it in writing before you pay.

Warranty and consumer rights

The Consumer Guarantees Act sets minimum standards for goods bought for personal use, including jewellery, and explains when you can ask for a repair, replacement or refund. Some New Zealand jewellery sellers add their own warranty against manufacturing faults: one gives 12 months from purchase on most products, and another gives six months with repair or replacement. Wear and tear and damage from misuse are normally excluded, so keep your receipt and read the terms.

Season, gifts and delivery

December is the busiest gift month, and summer parties and festivals in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Tauranga lift demand for party sets and necklaces. Winter, June to August, brings more scarves and gloves than jewellery, so earrings and sets are usually bought for summer occasions. Say which city the parcel goes to, and whether the piece is a gift that needs wrapping.

What to put in your request

State the item (necklace, earrings, set), the material, the style, the colour, the size for a ring or bracelet, the quantity, the purpose (gift or everyday) and your budget in NZ$. Name the delivery city. The more exact the request, the more useful the sellers' replies.

The request is free. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads it, asks what is missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, then shows the prices and sellers it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, delivery and warranty terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related items see Jewellery and Hair accessories.