Can You Order Fine Jewellery from New Zealand to the USA?

Fine jewellery can be purchased and commissioned from New Zealand for delivery directly to the United States. From Auckland, Layla Kaisi Collection works with clients and collectors across the globe to create one-of-a-kind fine jewellery through a private, considered design process.

Each commission begins with a conversation and develops through direct correspondence across the design, precious stone selection,and craftsmanship phases. Once complete, the piece is handcrafted in Auckland and prepared for secure international delivery.

For US clients, the process is designed to be seamless from beginning to end. One-on-one private virtual meetings, design conceptualisation, curated precious stone selection, and international shipping are coordinated as part of the commission, allowing the focus to remain where it belongs: on the fine jewellery piece itself.

New Zealand offers a distinctive setting for luxury acquisition, where multicultural influences, a thriving creative landscape and a commitment to craftsmanship shape contemporary design. 

The House: Layla Kaisi Collection

Layla Kaisi Collection is a sculptural fine jewellery brand at the intersection of philosophy, art and design. 

The house is guided by the belief that adornment is a form of language that words cannot convey. 

Each singular one-of-a-kind fine jewellery piece is a study in the architecture of meaning, in history, and in the ways the immaterial can be rendered visible.

The work explores fluidity in form where designs hold tension between balance and asymmetry, between negative space and detail.

The wearer is invited to fold into their own biography and future legend, articulated in each piece worn.

How Can US Clients Commission Bespoke Jewellery from Layla Kaisi Collection?

US Clients who cannot visit the Layla Kaisi Collection Auckland atelier can develop their commission through virtual correspondence. The same principles of direct collaboration, design development, and individual precious stone curation guide the process.

The process begins with a one-on-one virtual consultation, where ideas, references and intentions are explored directly with the team. Whether a client arrives with a fully formed vision or an idea still taking shape, these conversations establish the foundations of the piece, allowing its design to develop through an exchange of perspectives, visual references and creative direction.

From there, the bespoke commission unfolds through dedicated correspondence and virtual meetings, with design proposals, visualisations and material selections shared for consideration at each stage. Clients are guided through the evolution of their piece, with the opportunity to discuss details and refine the design before it enters production. Every commission is executed by the Layla Kaisi Collection Auckland-based atelier. The final piece is produced before being delivered internationally. The experience is personal by design, allowing collectors to work directly with LKC across continents, without compromising the thought, precision or creative involvement that define each creation.

The result is not simply a piece of jewellery purchased internationally. It is a bespoke singular work developed between client and designer, across oceans and time zones, and brought to life in Auckland City, New Zealand. 

How Is Fine Jewellery Shipped from New Zealand to the USA?

Once a bespoke piece is complete, the jewellery house prepares it for secure international delivery.

The shipment will typically include the documentation required for international export and US customs, including information such as the description of the piece, declared value, country of origin, and classification.

The piece then travels from New Zealand to the United States, where it is processed through US customs before final delivery.

Fine jewellery from Layla Kaisi Collection is shipped via FedEx or DHL, with full insurance, tracking, and signature required on receipt. 

High-value pieces will be shipped through Ferrari Group for door-to-door white-glove delivery. 

Will You Pay Import Duties on Fine Jewellery from New Zealand?

Import duties may apply when fine jewellery enters the United States. The amount depends on the specific piece, its tariff classification, country of origin, and the rules that apply at the time of import.

This means the quoted price of a bespoke piece and its final landed cost are not necessarily the same.

This is particularly important for jewellery because a finished piece may contain several materials, including precious metal and precious stones, and the applicable tariff classification must be determined accordingly.

For an internationally collaborated piece, Layla Kaisi Collection will provide guidance on requirements and expectations prior to the work proceeding for clarity and ease of service. 

Will You Pay New Zealand GST if you purchase from the US?

No. If your fine jewellery commission is shipped directly to you in the United States, you will not pay the New Zealand 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The order will be 0% GST-rated, and prices shown exclude NZ GST. 

How Much Does NZD to USD Currency Exchange Affect the Price?

Layla Kaisi Collection is based in New Zealand, and a bespoke commission is quoted in New Zealand dollars.

For clients paying in US dollars, the final amount will depend on the exchange rate applied by the bank, card provider, or payment service at the time of payment. 

The New Zealand dollar has historically traded at a lower rate against the US dollar, which can benefit US clients depending on timing. As an example, a NZ$50,000 commission will convert to a different USD amount depending on the exchange rate applied.

For a high-value commission, the quotation currency, payment currency, and the point at which the exchange rate is applied are established before proceeding.

A Bespoke Fine Jewellery Piece, Handcrafted in Auckland

A bespoke co-authorship begins with a piece and the relationship through which it is developed.

For clients in the United States, the design is developed in direct dialogue with Layla, through private consultation and correspondence, long before the piece takes physical form. The final concept is then crafted by the Layla Kaisi Collection team in Auckland, New Zealand, and shipped directly to clients based across the globe.

Enquire about a private virtual consultation with Layla Kaisi Collection.