New Zealand jewelry brand Nick Von K is synonymous with going against the grain and embracing the unconventional. The mystique and magic which surrounds one of the country’s most innovative and appreciated jewelry lines is due to the rich history of the brand, as well as the vision of the enigmatic founder and designer Nick Von Klarwill. The name Nick Von K stems from the legend of Nick’s grandfat
her, Baron Peter Von Klarwill.
“My grandfather was the last of an aristocratic family line that stretches back to the Hapsburg Court in Austria. I don’t really remember him as he died when I was young, but through family stories and my imagination he has become somewhat of a legend. He always made me think of old European aesthetics; churches, castles, museums, art collections and gothic architecture, which are all a big influence on my style.”
Stars including Lady Gaga, Clive Owen, Heather Graham, Adam Lambert, Florence Welch, Gin Wigmore, Zoe Bell, Tiki Taane and Taika Waititi are owners of Nick Von K jewelry pieces. A self-confessed collector, Nick surrounds himself with a rare and interesting mix of inspirations, all of which influence his jewelry range. All Nick Von K jewelry pieces are designed in Auckland, New Zealand, and manufactured in Bali, Indonesia.
