This gorgeous garnet stone was on my studio bench for a while. I was waiting for it to give me an idea as to what to make with it. The gem cut is very unusual and it highlights the warming colour of the deep, deep red. I decided to let the stone do the talking […]
The Irish Times recently published an article on 50 of Ireland’s craft makers and my jewellery was featured. Due to the challenges for Irish designer-makers like myself this year with so many shops being closed and fairs not taking place, the Irish Times have championed the creative design industry. All of these crafts are made […]
Cork‘s grand City Hall will soon be home to the city’s annual crafts and design fair. Come along and see me at Stand 61 where I will be selling my new ranges of handmade jewellery alongside the classics. There will also be one off pieces including this stunning 18ct gold trillion ring, a perfect treat to yourself or […]
With the promise of Summer in the air, butterflies have begun to make a happy return to the flowers in my little walled garden. Directly inspired by these welcome flighty visitors I have created a jewellery collection of earrings, pendants and rings. To begin with I trace an outline of a butterfly on to a […]
Every year the famous colour company PANTONE introduces a ‘Colour of the Year’. In 2016 it claimed two colours: Rose Quartz (pale pink) & Serenity (pale blue). This cocktail ring is all about the beauty of the gemstone Rose Quartz. The glowing pale pink of this Rose Quartz smooth stone, is set in 18ct gold, sitting pretty on an oval […]
Among the locations where customers can purchase the ‘Designed & Made in Ireland’ products is also where my jewellery is available – The Leitrim Design House in Carrick-on-Shannon, and Irish Design Shop on Dublin’s Drury Street. Here is a link to my page on the Give Irish Craft – Christina Keogh website, showcasing a sample of my jewellery.
Recently a client contacted me who had an old gold ring, a special family heirloom, made in Denmark over 100 years ago. Her daughter was getting married and she wanted to give a personal gift for the ceremony. Knowing that the old gold ring was very much loved, but in poor condition with fracturing evident […]