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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...
Luscious summer necklace trends
From casual jewellery to black-tie baubles - styles that are here to stay We’re delighted to see beach beads taking centre stage on the runways this year. Whether you wear...
On The Dark Side
A question we get a lot is what is the black metal? So we thought we might lift the curtain on our edgy black metal collections. On our website you...
Spotlight On: Inga Reed
Born in England but raised in Belfast, Inga studied jewellery design and silversmithing in Loughborough, UK. During her studies she met her husband and together they moved to Cork and...
Art Jewellery in Ireland
In Ireland there are very few makers of art jewellery and particularly few that dedicate 100% of their studio practice to art jewellery. However, do ask around, because you may...
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:...
March Birthstone Spotlight: Aquamarine
Aquamarine Jewellery at Designyard As the birthstone of March, aquamarine is a gemstone that exudes elegance and tranquillity. With its mesmerizing hues ranging from the palest sky blue to the...
How to Find Your Perfect Gift Online
Find the Perfect Contemporary Jewellery Piece with Our Smart Search & Filter Features Looking for the ideal gift? Whether you're celebrating a milestone, marking a special occasion, or simply treating...
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Once reserved for royalty and clergy, Amethyst jewellery continues to carry a connotation of luxury and nobility to this day. In particular, rich deep purple Amethyst has associations of wealth,...
The Colours of Love
Contrary to common belief, it's not all down to fairy-tale princesses and Barbie dolls. You may be surprised to hear the answer is as much evolutionary as it is social. ...
Valentines - much more than a card
Here was me - the cynic - thinking that Valentine’s day was a “Hallmark Holiday” that had blown over from the US - but not so according to history! In...
