New Zealand jeweller re-launches gold collection

A New Zealand jeweller has unveiled a collection of gold jewellery designs 40 years after the original designs were launched.

Danish goldsmith Jens Hansen established his workshop in Nelson in 1968 and his sons are now carrying on the family business, New Zealand's 3 News reports.

They have worked with jeweller Heath Neilson to recreate a series of classic designs dating back to the 1960s and 1970s using the original blueprints.

Halfdan Hansen told 3 News: "I'd like to think he'd be proud that we're keeping it going. We've got apprentices working for us now so we're keeping it alive for the future."

Each piece of jewellery is made to order, bears the special edition anniversary hallmark and comes with a replica of its original workshop production card.

Jens Hansen designed the One Ring for the blockbuster Lord of the Rings trilogy of films in 1999 just before his death nine years ago, making him world-famous.