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, Stephanie’s work has been delighting collectors since she graduated from The London Metropolitan University in 2009. Today, we’re catching up with her to find out more about her journey, her inspirations, and the exciting new pieces she’s created just for our gallery.
A Journey Across Continents
Stephanie’s story is one of cultural fusion and creative exploration. With an Irish mother and an American father, she grew up between Dublin and New Hampshire. This international upbringing has given her a unique perspective, influencing the way she sees and creates the world around her.
Her jewellery journey starts with a beading loom she has as a child - spending hours making Native American style beaded jewellery. It wasn’t until she took a portfolio class at Liberties College in Dublin and was introduced to metalworking by renowned Irish jewellery maker Kathleen Holland that she found her passion for making jewellery. And like many jewellery makers, once she was bitten by the bug, there was no turning back.
Her early days were marked by a tough decision - where to set up her studio? In 2009, as gold and silver prices soared and the world economy teetered, Stephanie made a bold choice to return to New Hampshire, where she joined the prestigious League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Eventually, the pandemic prompted her to return to Ireland permanently. Today, she works from a bright, airy garden studio in Dublin – a perfect creative space for her unique jewellery-making process.
The Magic of Gems: Stephanie’s True Passion
While Stephanie’s jewellery spans both silver and gold, her first love is the gemstones. She’s drawn to lesser-known gems that boast strong colours and intriguing patterns – and it’s the properties of these gems that often guide the direction of her designs.
“The gems sit on my bench sometimes for months, waiting for their moment to tell me what they want to become”
It’s in this waiting period that her ideas evolve, often transforming from something grand and whimsical to a more practical, wearable piece. Her goal is always to create jewellery that’s not just beautiful but functional, something you could wear every day.
The New Collection: Exclusive and Asymmetric
This spring, we’re excited to showcase an exclusive collection of Stephanie Robinson jewellery at DesignYard. Her new range is full of personality, featuring fascinating gems and asymmetric designs that stand out from the crowd.
One of the collection’s highlights is the enhydro quartz – a clear quartz gem that’s trapped a tiny bubble of water inside. It’s a unique and unusual choice that adds an intriguing dimension to her work. Stephanie’s love for gemstones shines in every piece, and the enchantment of each stone takes centre stage.
Another standout is the lavender turquoise designs. Stephanie loves working with a reverse-set bezel, which allows her to frame the gem beautifully while showing off its raw, earthy side. The lagoon-like colours of the turquoise are simply stunning, and the setting gives the stone the attention it truly deserves.
From Motorbikes to Mountains
Beyond the studio, she admits that what she misses most about New Hampshire is her motorbike and the freedom it gave her to explore the mountains and lakes on weekends. It’s a love affair with motorbikes that dates back to her childhood when her father would pick her up from school on the back of his bike.
The sense of adventure, freedom, and discovery that I get on my bike is an integral part of my creative spirit.
Book Your Appointment
If you’re as intrigued by Stephanie Robinson’s work as we are, there’s no better time to see her work in person. Her new collection is available exclusively at DesignYard, and we invite you to book an appointment to view these stunning pieces up close. We can’t wait to share her beautiful pieces with you.
