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Jewellery's unsung heroes - from decorative to hidden and everything in between.
In contemporary jewellery the clasp is so much more than a functional fastener of a necklace or bracelet. Of course its principal purpose is to keep the item safely on...
August Birthstone: Peridot
We love the sun-kissed colour of the August birthstone: Peridot.The earliest finds we know of were in Egypt and it is rumoured to have been Cleopatra’s favourite gem. One look...
July gift guide
For the perfect gift in July have a look at our gorgeous ruby jewellery. Ranging from contemporary to vintage design, from cheerful red cabochons to simply exquisite one of a...
Lord Mayor selects Tony Downey sculpture for Freedom of Dublin Award
Duncan Stewart is awarded Freedom of Dublin for his tireless work in the field of environmental campaigning. The Lord Mayor, Caroline Conroy, selected a gorgeous bog oak sculpture from our...
Exciting news from DesignYard makers
We're delighted to tell you about Vanessa Ree and Nicole van der Wolf's experiences at Sieraad Art Fair in Amsterdam this May. The fair is a fantastic platform for contemporary...
European Gaze On Kilkenny Makers
Kilkenny has long had the reputation for being a centre of creativity in Ireland, and the MADE in Kilkenny collective has actively contributed to this perception over the last decade....
Lost in Thought by PIGSY
Ranelagh-based artist PIGSY has been a DesignYard favourite for years and as one of our featured artists we are proud to see his latest artworks presented in his recent exhibition...
A Diamond's Cut - Part I
Following our recent post about diamond clarity, let’s have a look at another important diamond grading factor: the diamond cut.Diamond cut refers both to the overall shape of the diamond...
Diamond carat explained
Often people think that "carat" refers to a diamond’s size, and certainly the bigger the carat the larger the diamond. But it is actually the weight of the gem that...
What is it with water and diamonds?
Diamonds have often been compared to water or ice as people try to describe the clarity of the fabulous gem. The Ancient Greeks thought diamonds were the tears of gods...
Diamonds Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
As the world turns green for St Patrick's day, it seems like the perfect time to introduce you to green diamonds (yes, you read that right - even the diamonds...
Is it Green Beryl or Emerald?
It's March and the perfect time to have a closer look at aquamarine - the birthstone for March. It is well known for its colour - ranging from a greenish...
