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Diana Porter Jewellery: The Art of Etching & Meaningful Design
Diana Porter is renowned for her distinctive etched jewellery, combining organic design with deeply personal meaning. Her work has built a strong following across the UK and Ireland, and remains...
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...
Sam Lafford Jewellery: Heritage Craftsmanship Meets Contemporary Irish Design
Sam Lafford is a Dublin-based fine jewellery designer and goldsmith whose work bridges heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design innovation. Known for his storytelling approach to jewellery, he creates pieces that...
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: 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...
Spotlight on: Stephanie Robinson
If you’ve been following DesignYard, you’ve undoubtedly come across the exclusive collection from Stephanie Robinson. A contemporary jewellery designer with a fascinating background and a deep love for precious gems,...
Daphne Krinos: Architectural Elegance in Jewelry
Daphne Krinos jewellery seamlessly bridges the beauty of human craftsmanship and the inspiration of her urban and natural environments. Her work is more than adornment; it’s a tactile storybook, showing us...
Manu Jewellery: Contemporary Handmade Design in Silver and Gold
Manu is a contemporary jewellery brand known for its distinctive handcrafted designs, combining sterling silver with high-carat gold. Founded in Germany in 1987, Manu has built a reputation for creating...
Technique: Designing in Bi-Metal
If you’ve looked at the MANU collection on our website you’ll have noticed us talking about bi-metal. It’s not used widely so we thought we’d explain what it is and...
Spotlight On: Rudolf Heltzel
We are delighted to show you an exquisite collection by the icon of Irish craft and design, German born Rudolf Heltzel. We have a selection of his fine art pendants,...
Spotlight on: Catherine Mannheim
We have great expectations for this summer! With fashions full of sunny colours in exuberant combinations, we think Catherine Mannheim's colourful gems in understated settings are the perfect match. But...
