Gold 'n' Gifts is a jewellery, watch and gift shop at 1 Williams Road in Paihia, in the Bay of Islands. It stocks precious and fashion jewellery, including rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, along with watches from brands such as Citizen, Casio, Festina and Sekonda. The gift range includes homewares, gadgets, games, candles, wall art and New Zealand-inspired items.
The shop offers jewellery repairs and restoration, watch repairs, and batteries and straps, often fitted while you wait. It also engraves jewellery, trophies and plaques, and the website says it is the only engraving service north of Whangarei. Valuations for insurance are available, and gift vouchers can be issued. Lay-bys are welcome with a 20% deposit, and orders can be posted at the courier's rate. Customers mention watches most often, and one says the shopkeeper was extremely helpful and kind, even when they bought nothing. Another tried on many styles of ring, and found the service fabulous. Battery replacement and engraving also come up. One customer says the owners have run the shop for about 25 years. Our pick in Paihia for ring shopping, or a watch battery while in town.