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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...
March 18, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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...
March 18, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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...
March 18, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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...
March 16, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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 10, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
Spotlight On: Vanessa Ree

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 10, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
March Birthstone Spotlight: Aquamarine

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...
February 27, 2025 — Nicole Van der Wolf
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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 19, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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,...
February 11, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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. ...
February 05, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
Valentines - much more than a card

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 29, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf
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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...
January 18, 2025 — Nicole van der Wolf