‘The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is to seize every opportunity’

My background is in design and traditional jewellery-making techniques.

My brand’s vision is to give those time-honoured skills a modern twist with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. I’m blending old-school craftsmanship with current design trends to create something unique and stylish. For example, I combine ancient techniques like sand casting with modern methods, such as contemporary stone-setting and cast-in-place techniques.

My aim is to ensure each piece feels unique and handcrafted – never mass-produced or like something you’d find on every high street. 

As a fine jewellery brand, I place great importance on traditional goldsmithing craftsmanship. I believe anything truly worth creating takes time. I want my jewellery to be seen as a distinctive work of art, made to stand out and be treasured.

I want my designs to be versatile enough for everyday wear yet striking enough to draw the eye on any occasion. 

My mission is to create lifelong jewellery, pieces that feel both timeless and modern. A major source of inspiration in my work is the importance of green spaces in urban environments. I believe these pockets of nature are vital to our well-being, offering a place to relax and reset. I feel this theme will be present throughout all my work. This influence is especially present in my natural authority signets, which are designed to embody the calm and tranquillity these spaces provide, creating a sense of peace that can be worn.

I’ve always known I wanted to be involved in fine art or design.

Art and crafts have been a constant passion throughout my life, and I believe they played a large role throughout my childhood. From attending art camps to taking classes over the years, creativity has always been a part of my life. Studying at NCAD solidified my love for design and jewellery making. I truly fell in love with the craft, especially the handcrafting process of creating something unique. I’m incredibly proud of the journey I’ve taken and where it has led me with my jewellery.

My main collection, Naturally Green, focused on sand-cast signet rings with sapphires embedded into the rings with the cast-in-place technique, and additional stones handset afterwards for extra sparkle. 

The collection also includes brooches and bangles that I cast from vines sourced from a naturally green space in Dublin, tying nature directly into each piece. I’ve also incorporated bracelets and earrings, with a gallery-style necklace that is the main statement piece, completing the collection. 

I’m absolutely loving Mark Newman’s new collection of matrix rings – 18-carat gold with pixel-cut stones that are simply stunning. 

I’ve also been obsessed with the hand-engraved signet rings from Cosmic Boulevard. They’re classic signet styles with intricate hand-engraved motifs inspired by music. They’re incredible, and definitely on my list for a future purchase! 

Finances are always a challenge when launching a jewellery brand, especially with the cost of tools and materials. 

However, the support I received from the DCCI and the Future Makers Award made a huge difference. Winning the Future Makers Award came with a grant, which helped cover brand and business development. This support has been invaluable to me. 

The best advice I received came from contemporary jeweller Clodagh Malloy, who emphasised the importance of applying to every relevant exhibition and award – not just in Ireland, but also across Europe and the US. 

While the application process can be tedious, it was absolutely worth it to showcase my jewellery to other professionals in the industry. The chance to be shortlisted or even win an award is an incredibly uplifting experience. Also, attending award ceremonies allowed me to connect and network with other jewellers and professionals in the craft industry. 

I love the contemporary design work of Clodagh Malloy.

I was lucky enough to see her work, Shared Stories 365 Tags, in person during Munich Jewellery Week and was able to talk to her about her work and the impact it has had on her and others. It’s such an interesting topic, and her work is absolutely incredible to see, both in person and through her images. I’m also in love with The Collective and the Irish Design Shop, both on Drury Street in Dublin. They each have an amazing range of crafts and jewellery by designers throughout Ireland. I think it’s incredible that you can go into these shops and find so many amazing Irish artists and creators. Being able to see them all in one place showcases the world-class talent we have here in Ireland.

I’m a big fan of timeless, classic items of clothing, whether I find them online or in thrift shops. 

I enjoy wearing pieces that won’t go out of style in a few weeks or need to be replaced in just a few months – items that remain relevant season after season. 

The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is to seize every opportunity and pursue everything I want to achieve. 

This mindset has helped me discover the styles and techniques I love. I have definitely found asking for help invaluable – talking with other jewellers and craftspeople has given me a different perspective on current projects and shown me different ways of tackling problems I have come up against. 

My proudest moment so far has been attending and winning a Future Makers Award. 

The entire experience was amazing as I got to talk to so many other craftspeople and meet all the hardworking individuals at DCCI. I had the opportunity to engage with second and third-generation silversmiths and many different craftspeople throughout the entire experience, as well as reach out and chat with them after the ceremony.

I want my brand to be remembered for the craftsmanship of my jewellery. 

The time and skills that have gone into each piece are all things that are essential to me and my brand. I want to make timeless pieces that can be passed down over generations, treasured and worn on all occasions.

I aspire for my designs to be featured by stylists in high-fashion shoots and events.

It’s a dream of mine to see my work showcased alongside other high-craftsmanship designs and renowned fashion houses. Being featured in prestigious fashion magazines such as Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar, or showcased at the Met would be the height of success for me from a publicity point of view. I would love for anyone to wear my jewellery – particularly those who appreciate the craft and time that has gone into each piece – and for people to be proud to say they own one of my pieces.