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Featured Maker: Stephanie Robinson - Falling Leaves
At DesignYard, we are delighted to showcase the first full collection by contemporary jeweller Stephanie Robinson. Known for her thoughtful designs and her ability to weave stories into precious metals...
3 of Our Own at Romanian Jewellery Week
This October, we’re thrilled to see three of our very own DesignYard makers stepping onto the international stage at Romanian Jewellery Week 2025 in Bucharest. Nicole van der Wolf, Siobhán...
Featured Maker: Ngozi Elobuike — Wine Entrepreneur & Cultural Broker
This month at DesignYard we’re doing something a little different. Instead of a jewellery maker, we’re shining a light on an inspiring wine entrepreneur and her sparkling new project. Meet Ngozi...
Meet the Maker: Siobhán McArdle - A Journey of Growth and Transformation
We're delighted to host a warm and lively Meet the Maker evening with our August Featured Maker: Siobhan McArdle. The night marked the unveiling of the second drop of new...
Introducing Our August Featured Maker: Siobhan McArdle
Exploring Contrast, Connection, and Creative Evolution We’re thrilled to welcome Siobhan McArdle as our Featured Maker for August here at DesignYard. A 2021 graduate of the DCCI Silversmithing & Jewellery...
Featured Maker: Sam Lafford - A Goldsmith's Love Letter to Ireland
This July we're proud to feature the incredible work of Sam Lafford, a goldsmith whose jewellery is as deeply considered as it is beautifully made. With a masterful blend of...
Meet the Maker: Clodagh Molloy – A Conversation in Metal
We were delighted to welcome jewellery artist Clodagh Molloy for the second Meet the Maker event in our Featured Maker series. The evening unfolded as a warm, intimate question-and-answer session,...
Introducing Clodagh Molloy - Our Second Featured Maker
We're excited to welcome Clodagh Molloy to DesignYard as our second Featured Maker in the series. The showcase runs from June 3rd to June 28th, with a special Meet the...
Meet the Maker: Vanessa Ree Launches DesignYard’s New ‘Featured Maker’ Series
This May, we’re thrilled to welcome Kildare-based contemporary jewellery designer Vanessa Ree as the inaugural Featured Maker at DesignYard. Known for our discerning eye and loyal community of collectors and...
Spotlight On: Vanessa Ree
If you're a regular reader of our newsletter, you'll undoubtedly have noticed Vanessa's fabulous concept jewellery and her bold colourful images. We're excited to introduce the maker behind the work:...
Spotlight on: Shimara Carlow
Nature-Inspired jewellery: A Glimpse Into the Work of Shimara Carlow Many of the makers exhibiting at DesignYard create work that in some way reflects the beauty of nature and we...
The Best Jewellery for Travel
There are so many things to keep tabs on while on your holidays - expensive, sentimental jewellery shouldn't have to add to the list. For lots of us, our engagement...
