For every part of you.
I’m Srishti, the founder of The Gilt Complex, based in Palmerston North, Aotearoa New Zealand.
TGC began with small moments that added up.
As a woman working in the corporate world, I was always looking for jewellery that felt like me. Something elegant, with a little boldness. A piece with personality that I could comfortably wear through my day. Too often, the pieces I loved were difficult to find in New Zealand or priced beyond what I wanted to spend.
Those little disappointments became the beginning of an idea: to bring more variety to women in New Zealand and Australia, through a collection shaped by my own love of timeless, bold and slightly quirky jewellery.
A connection that runs deep
My Indian heritage is part of why jewellery means so much to me. It carries a connection to my roots, but it is also deeply personal—a way to express my mood, my personality and the different parts of who I am.
Some days, I want something understated. Other days, I want a piece that makes its presence felt. Both feel like me.
That is the thought behind The Gilt Complex. Gilt refers to a layer of gold. To me, it represents the golden essence we each carry, alongside all the things that make us complex.
I wanted to create a brand that celebrates that complexity. You can be elegant and quirky, quiet and bold. You can own every part of yourself.
Chosen with feeling
Every piece in the collection is handpicked by me.
Comfort is one of my first considerations. I pay attention to weight and how a piece feels to wear. If I wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing it myself, it doesn’t belong in the collection.
I also care about how a piece holds up over time. I request and assess samples before committing to an order, and each piece is checked for visible faults before it is packed for a customer.
The current collection combines existing designs I love with pieces customised to bring a little more TGC personality to them. I’m also developing original TGC designs for a future collection.
My hope is that you find something that fits naturally into your life—whether you’re heading to university, starting a new job, running errands or dressing for a moment you want to remember.
Above all, I want you to feel like yourself.
A little joy, packed with care
TGC is a small, home-based family business. Behind each order is a person who is excited that you’ve chosen something from this collection. And yes, there is sometimes a little happy dance before the packing begins.
I want opening your order to feel special. Each piece is packed with care, with the hope that it brings you a moment of joy and becomes something you love making your own.
If something isn’t right, please reach out. There is a person here who cares about your experience and wants to help.
As TGC grows, I hope to build a community around that feeling: the pleasure of finding a piece that speaks to you, the excitement of receiving it, and the confidence to wear every part of who you are.
Beautifully complex.
Srishti
Founder, The Gilt Complex