How I Get Dressed: Irish Jewellery Focus
Using jewellery to develop your personal style
I have spent many years working in the jewellery industry; primarily as some of the most exciting brand work was being explored by up-and-coming jewellery brands (see PDPAOLA, Missoma etc)
I also truly believe in the ability of a piece of jewellery to elevate your look.
Sometimes it’s about pulling an outfit together, sometimes it’s about conveying power and confidence, sometimes it’s about wearing your life story.
Bad hair day? Try an ear stack. Same old blazer on repeat? Play around with necklace lengths. Last-minute event? Statement earrings. Digital workshop? Ring stack. Important meeting? Wrist stack.
And I always look to “home” to shop first. Our creative industry is heaving with talented jewellers and goldsmiths. Why shop abroad, when you can support our independent scene first? These are some of the most exciting and beautiful Irish jewellery brands that I own collections from -
Chupi
I have a long-standing relationship with Chupi; Chupi is a close friend of mine, having both come into the industry at a similar time. I have one of the original weddings bands, before Chupi fully moved into the bridal market. I was Head of Digital in there for two years and I maintain very close relationships with many people who previously worked/ still work there. I rely on Chupi for the storytelling part of my jewellery - birthstone rings for my children and my Mother, North Star necklaces to celebrate life achievements and my favourite signet ring from my time working at Chupi.
Tory Long Jewellery
Tory Long is a jeweler based in Belfast who wanted to create a range that bridged the gap between high-end and high-street. The collection is minimal with a view to layering and stacking. Her collection aims to be the foundation of your “jewellery wardrobe” - so lots of light, layering pieces.
Somas
Margaret Urban is the founder of Somas; a brand that reinvented the Irish candle market by bringing out incredible aroma fusions in a beautiful packaging. Somas recently launched “The Wedding Edit” with wedding-inspired candles, handbags and the most perfect pieces of jewellery for the bridal party and the wedding guest. Prices are very accessible and the packaging is perfect for the modern bride.
Collected Jewellery
Elva runs Collected Vintage; a beautiful, jewellery-led store in Harold’s Cross.
Elva has over 20 years experience in jewellery and has created a space where she curates some of the most beautiful, international, jewellery brands, as well as her own work. One of her core offerings is the curation of antique & vintage jewellery - she has spent years sourcing antique rings & documents the provenance, heritage and personal story of each piece.
Edge Only
Edge Only is a brand founded by Jenny Huston - this is statement, edgy stuff for the creative in your life. Jenny grew up with gemologists and goldsmiths, but wanted to create high-end, long-lasting jewellery pieces with a bit of edge and personality. These are pieces that invite questions - you’re damn sure to start a conversation wearing a piece of Edge Only.
Sine Vasquez Jewellery
Síne Vasquez is hyper-focused on craftsmanship and how we use that to tell modern stories. All pieces are handcrafted by Sine herself using a traditional goldsmith technique. She has recently designed and launched the Gather ring collection as a uniquely intentional wedding or stacking set; drawing on her signature balanced aesthetic informed by our built heritage.
Natasha Sherling
Natasha Sherling is a contemporary goldsmith and jewellery who makes timeless cool-girl pieces; understated and minimal with lasting endurance. I’ve known Natasha for a few years now and she’s the epitome of cool-girl chic; her core ready-to-wear collection is composed of minimal layering pieces, for understated cool. Natasha is a certified gemologist and has been behind many of the custom bridal and milestone designs for fashion editors & creatives - her credentials are 🙌🙌🙌
Daki
Daki designs vibrant, colourful and energetic pieces of jewellery; feminine and sculptural and very, very statement.
Capulet and Montague
Quirky design with romantic silhouettes, Capulet and Montague master the delicate balance between “costume” and high-end. These are showstoppers; pieces that are part of the narrative of the outfit.
Melissa Curry
The less I say about Melissa Curry and the more I encourage you to look at Jess Colivet the better. Watch how Jess pairs a Roisin Linnane dress with a pair of Melissa Curry earrings and manages to look like the most stylish woman in any room.
Sorcha O'Raghallaigh
Sorcha O'Raghallaigh does the most delicious, gothic-princess style jewellery - lots of crystal-infused layering sets, lots of heart motifs and her star-sign series manages to look antiquated and fresh at the same time. Investment pieces that will bring you so much joy
So go forth and bedeck yourself with jewels. Dazzling you way through a tough business meeting is a power move in my book.