About Nova James

Made to Be Worn

Beautiful everyday jewellery, without the compromise.

Nova James began with a problem I had experienced for years, finding jewellery that looked beautiful, felt comfortable to wear and was still affordable.

I have always loved using jewellery to complete an outfit, especially during my time working in a clothing store. But I am also very sensitive to lower-quality metals. Earrings would leave my ears red and inflamed, rings could turn my fingers green and cause the skin to peel, and necklaces often left my neck feeling irritated and itchy.

The jewellery I could comfortably wear was often outside my budget, particularly when I wanted different pieces to complement different outfits. I wanted good quality jewellery without the high price tag. Pieces I could mix, match and wear in different ways.

That desire became the inspiration behind Nova James.

From My Jewellery Box to Yours

I began carefully curating quality jewellery designed for everyday wear, choosing pieces that could become part of a collection rather than something worn once and forgotten.

Today, that same idea is still at the heart of Nova James.

Our collections are made to be mixed, layered and styled your way. Modern, timeless pieces you can reach for every morning, whether you’re dressing for work, heading out for the weekend or simply adding the finishing touch to an outfit.

And because everyday jewellery needs to handle everyday life, our pieces are chosen with more than just looks in mind.

Made for Everyday Life

Our jewellery is crafted from stainless steel, with our gold pieces finished in durable PVD plating to help them stand up beautifully to everyday wear.

Waterproof.
Swim, shower and sweat in your jewellery. Nova James is designed to go where you go.

Tarnish resistant.
Made to maintain its beautiful finish through everyday wear, without the need for constant polishing.

Hypoallergenic.
Our stainless steel jewellery is skin friendly and a beautiful option for those who, like me, can be sensitive to lower-quality metals.

A Little Care Goes a Long Way

Your Nova James jewellery is made to be worn, but a little care will help keep your favourite pieces looking their best for longer.

We recommend giving your jewellery a quick rinse after swimming in saltwater or chlorinated pools and avoiding prolonged contact with harsh chemicals. When you’re not wearing it, simply store it somewhere clean and dry.

The Heart Behind Nova James

Nova James is a small New Zealand business created for women who love jewellery but don’t want to choose between style, comfort, quality and accessibility.

Every piece is carefully selected with versatility in mind, so you can build a jewellery collection that works together, mixing, matching, layering and styling your favourites in a way that feels completely your own.

And because I want you to feel confident in the jewellery you choose, every Nova James piece is backed by our 1 Year Quality Warranty.

My hope for Nova James is the same today as it was when I started: to make it easier for women to find beautiful jewellery they can feel good wearing, without the high price tag.

Jewellery that doesn’t need to be saved for something special.

Jewellery is made to be worn. 💛