Looking for a diamond engagement ring in Christchurch can be something of a challenge. There is a lot of choice, but where will you find the expertise and experience about diamonds? It's the same if you are looking for an item of jewellery or a new watch. Where do you go for that special expertise and customer service? At Petersens our unique business has been providing quality jewellery to the people of Christchurch since 1863. We are the oldest jewellers in New Zealand and frequently find ourselves working with several generations of the same family. Petersens are recognised by our valued clients as the go to diamond and engagement ring specialists. Our store is conveniently based at the Bush Inn Centre where you will find easy parking. Brent, Lisa, and the team always offer a friendly and welcoming environment whatever your jewellery needs. They are delighted to help with unique solitaire and multiple diamonds engagement rings, wedding rings in gold and other precious metals, and a wide variety of fine jewellery.

Brent Morrison of Petersens - your diamond expert

As a qualified manufacturing jeweller, Brent Morrison also holds a  Gemological Institute of America diamond grading certificate and belongs to the Nationwide Jewellery group. He became its first ever Member of the Year in New Zealand in 1994. To date Brent has made twenty four trips to Antwerp in Belgium (the diamond capital of the world) and home of the HRD (Diamond High Council). He has also been on an amazing journey to the Botswana Jwaneng Mine and then on to the De Beers sorting facility. With his eye for diamonds Brent has carefully hand-picked stones for clients and built many trusted relationships with those who share his passion for these natural gems. Brent continues to source superior diamonds for his many customers. You can't buy his kind of experience but you can buy the jewellery that such experience creates.