Tag Archives: goldsmith

What to do with unworn gold jewellery?

This week I’m recycling a customers old and broken gold jewellery.

May 28, 2012 – 5:52 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Workshop | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

21st Century Icons

This month the National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny is exhibiting the work of twenty two artists who have re interpreted the traditional Irish torc.

July 13, 2011 – 12:29 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Majoral

Looking at the jewellery of Spanish based jewellers Majoral. Their work is inspired by the Mediterranean Sea, Polynesian flower necklaces and other natural forms.

April 4, 2011 – 5:14 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in Silver Surfing | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

The origin of the engagement ring

In this post I research the origin of the engagement ring from ancient Roman culture to the introduction of diamonds in engagement rings.

February 18, 2011 – 12:56 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Bling for your buck.

With the Irish natonal budget only a day away and Christmas shopping on everyones mind. I decided to go in search of some recession chic jewellery. You’ll be delighted to hear the gold and silversmiths didn’t disappoint!

December 6, 2010 – 6:11 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)