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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...
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...
January Birthstone: Garnet
If you were born in January you are lucky to have the gorgeous garnet as your birthstone. You may be familiar with the beautiful red garnets, but did you know...
Spotlight On: Angela Hubel
Very few jewellers deal as intensely and exclusively with the ring theme as Angela Hübel does. She has changed this theme into a sophisticated collection that, in all its variety,...
The Art of Buying Jewellery
Our article "The Art of Buying Jewellery" appeared in Social & Personal and we tought we'd add it here for you. Nestled among art galleries and specialist eateries on Dublin’s...
Technique: Delft Clay Casting
A studio jeweller is just what it says on the tin - a person who makes everything in their studio start to finish. As they usually make one-off pieces or...
Meet Kate Smith
Kate Smith designs and makes precious contemporary jewellery featuring clean lines with distinctly organic patterns and finishes. Her work ranges from simple, everyday-wear silver earrings to sparkling alternative engagement rings...
Spotlight on: Seamus Gill
If you’re a regular at the gallery you're undoubtedly familiar with Séamus Gill's gorgeous jewellery. His unique designs are recognisable by his signature sculptural style, often balancing a highly polished...
