Gold Moon - Handcrafted Metals and Gems

1. The ribbon is tied and the guests awaited!
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2. The Arch-Wizard of New Zealand QSM, Michael O'Brien (Bookbinder and 18th Century Scot), and Sue Leader, Goldsmith/Jeweller, await the final guests.

(Photo by courtesy Yannick Servole, Photographer, Oamaru Mail)

3. With mighty Invocations and calling on the Power of the Staff and the Horn, the Wizard bestows blessings for a bright and prosperous future on the new establishment.

4. The Champion of the Oamaru Heritage Movement slashes the ribbon with his mighty dirk.

5. The Proprietor opens the door and invites the guests to enter and partake of Champagne.

6. The Guests - those who provided much needed encouragement for the new venture - pose for Posterity!
Left to right: Michael (Michael O'Brien Bookbinder), Mike (Tiger Lily's), Liz (Grace Crystals), June (Bead Emporium), Chantelle (Tiger Lily's), Marie (Michael O'Brien Bookbinder), The Arch-Wizard of New Zealand, QSM.

Not pictured: Derek (Bead Emporium - came later as someone had to run the shop!) and Linda French (Best Mate, Wellington, present by cellphone - which can be sighted in Photo #4 - and in spirit.)

Display cases straight ahead as you enter shop - my work is displayed in these.

Display cases, left side of door - these display creations by Theadosia of Theadosia's Shed, Wellington, who also supplied the bottle of champagne to bring down for the opening (thanks!) Jeweller's workbench behind to right.

Close-up of one of my display cases.

Close-up of one of the display cases with Theadosia's work, with the Gold Moon sign for the footpath behind.