Juliette Gudsell of Thirty-Two Halloos handcrafts vibrantly coloured earrings from polymer clay. She’s known for her ranges of one-of-a-kind pieces, including studs and dangles, and once they sell out, they’re gone (she’s pictured with Dijon Hues in the Rainbow Dangle (left) and Pastel Dreams in the Circle Hoop).

Born and bred in Tauranga, Juliette worked in graphic design and marketing for several years before becoming a stay-at-home mum. “When I first started making polymer earrings, the process was purely for myself, as I found it very therapeutic. The idea of being able to make myself something that brought me so much joy was a great feeling. Then I started making jewellery for friends and family, and it all went from there... Knowing that what I’m creating is giving someone else happiness is what I love the most.”

Unsurprisingly, given her joyful-looking pieces, Juliette herself is a bright, bubbly personality at TLBM, often sporting colourful hair and clothes. “My designs are inspired by my love of dopamine dressing [Google it!], some of my favourite children’s books, and wanting to share the joy of colour.”