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Article: An Ode to Women for the Arts | Orsini Luncheon 2025

Sarah Hutchings
Auckland

An Ode to Women for the Arts | Orsini Luncheon 2025

International Women’s Day 2025 was celebrated by raising funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Hosted by Orsini Fine Jewellery & Jillian Friedlander

Guests enjoyed fine dining at Non Solo Pizza, Q&A with five renowned New Zealand women artists, fashion by Maman, while previewing beautiful Italian jewellery including an incredible display of jewellery by Al Coro brought over from Europe.


Sarah and the team curated the models with elegant Italian jewellery, showcasing design, sophistication and effortless style.

Below are some of the favourite pieces and looks from the day.


Sarah Hutchings and JIllian Freidlander at Charity Luncheon
Sarah Hutchings, Renee Wright and Jillian Friedlander
Model wearing Pomellato Nudo rings and Al Coro Jewellery, Maman clothes
Model wearing Pomellato Nudo rings and Al Coro Jewellery. Clothes by Maman
Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Karin modelling Al Coro diamond and 18k gold jewellery
Karin modelling Al Coro diamond and 18k gold jewellery. Clothes by Maman
Al Coro Candy Collection diamond and 18k gold jewellery
Al Coro Candy Collection
Al Coro diamond and 18k gold jewellery
Al Coro Jewellery
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artist Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artist Katherine Throne with original artwork, and Sarah Hutchings from Orsini Fine Jewellery

This exclusive event raised awareness for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, as well as raising funds for this important charity.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event, donated to the silent auction, or contributed in any way. It was a collective effort, and it was truly wonderful to come together to celebrate creativity, strength, and the power of women in the arts.

Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artists at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artists Nicola Bennett and Clare Barker
Frankie Meaden Beautifully Frank Artwork at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Original Artwork 'Thoughtful' by Frankie Meaden
Clare Barker artwork at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artwork by Clare Barker

The inspiring afternoon was MC'd by Renee Wright with a Q&A with renowned New Zealand women artists; Natasha Wright, Katherine Throne, Nicola Bennett, Clare Barker & Frankie Meaden.

Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Jewellery Designers Alex and Jackie Corolli, from Al Coro
Karin modelling beautiful hand crafted gold and diamond jewellery from Marco Bicego
Karin modelling beautiful hand crafted gold and diamond jewellery from Marco Bicego's Petali collection. Clothes by Maman
Art by Nicola Bennett
Art by Nicola Bennett
Artist at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artist Katherine Throne
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artist Natasha Wright, Jillian Friedlander
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artists Nicola Bennett, Clare Barker, Katherine Throne, Natasha Wright
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Kate and Emma from Maman with Sarah Hutchings, Jillian Friedlander, and Rene Wright
Kate and Emma from Maman with Sarah Hutchings, Jillian Friedlander, and Rene Wright
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Artist Frankie Meaden @BeautifullyFrank
Artist Frankie Meaden @BeautifullyFrank
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon
Helene Ravlich modelling Pomellato jewellery, Maman clothes
Helene Ravlich modelling Pomellato jewellery. Clothes by Maman
Guests at Orsini Fine Jewellery Non Solo Pizza Charity Luncheon

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