Goldsmith artist Dorthe Kristensen: crafting new from vintage

Wellington goldsmith artist Dorthe Kristensen specialises in recycling clients' vintage gold and gemstones, creating new from old, while respecting the sentimental value of the original. Her gallery, Vilders, is well known in the Capital's Aro Valley. She's originally from Denmark but has made New Zealand home since 1999. Dorthe was trained in London and Copenhagen and describes her style as "organic with Nordic minimalism". She also runs night classes in her workshop for people who want to create their own pieces.