Serving the people of Canterbury since 1952
DONNELL JEWELLERS AND VALUERS
About Donnell Jewellers
Donnell Jewellers and Valuers has been serving the people of Canterbury, New Zealand, since 1952. We provide traditional jewellery making, repair, restoration, and valuation services.
Richard and his daughter, Deb, operate the business by appointment only. Together, they have over 100 years jewellery expertise.
Richard is a manufacturing jeweller (NZ Trade Certificate), and a GIA Diamonds Graduate.
Deb is also a GIA Diamonds Graduate, and a GIA Applied Jewelry Professional.
Donnell Jewellers
DESIGN
We work with you to custom design beautiful plain and gem-set jewellery items in gold or platinum.
CUSTOM MAKE
Our jewellers can custom make using traditional and modern manufacturing processes.
REPAIR
We can repair your broken jewellery to ensure it is safe for you to wear again.
RESTORE
We are skilled at restoring your old or worn out rings and other jewellery to new condition.
Donnell Valuation Services
INSURANCE
Have peace of mind when you get your precious items valued by us for your insurance company.
GEMSTONE IDENTIFICATION
Our valuers are experts at identifying and grading your diamonds and coloured gemstones.
AFTER LOSS ESTIMATES
Lost, damaged, or stolen jewellery? We work with you and your insurer to provide fair estimates for replacement.
OTHER VALUATION SERVICES
Estate Distribution | Probate Valuations | Inventory Lists | Private Sale | Purchase Appraisals
We are members of the following jewellery industry associations
We are located in Christchurch, New Zealand
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Richard Donnell is a manufacturing jeweller and valuer, who has designed and custom made thousands of rings and jewellery items since 1952. He enjoys working with traditional methods, and restoring older pieces to their original condition.
Assisting him is daughter, Deb Donnell, who has been working in the family business since 1984, and spent many hours of her childhood helping out behind the scenes. Deb has inherited her father's love of diamonds, precious gemstones, and beautiful jewellery. She has also followed in his footsteps as a jewellery valuer.
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Phone us on 03 366 3648 (Richard) or 021 227 7587 (Deb)
Postal Address: P O Box 471, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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ABOUT US
Our founder, Richard Donnell established Donnell Jewellers in 1975. The retail store and workshop was located in the Triangle Chambers building in High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. Donnell Jewellers traded from this location for over 40 years. However, in February 2011, the building was severely damaged by the Christchurch Earthquake, and later demolished. This background image shows the original retail store.