Saniniu Kuryan Laizer, a small scale miner in Tanzania, became an overnight millionaire after uncovering the world’s two largest tanzanite crystals to date. The whopping 9.27kg and 5.1kg stones easily surpassed the previous record-holder of 3.3 kg. Laizer’s two large tanzanites were quickly snapped up by the Tanzania government... Continue reading
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Often a favourite piece holds significance because it was gifted by a special person in your life. Or maybe it has heartfelt meaning for the event it celebrates. But it could be as simple as a distinct statement of personal style. As you can see cherished jewellery is by... Continue reading
Ronan Campbell 
Carnelian (a.k.a. Cornelian) is the red variety of chalcedony, a very fine-grained or cryptocrystalline variety of quartz. Chalcedony comes in a range of colours — from bluish white, gray, yellow, to earthy reds and browns. Carnelian is the variety of chalcedony that is coloured by impurities of iron oxide.... Continue reading
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 kind pieces, you’re sure to find the perfect gift to mark your special event this month. We invite you... Continue reading
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 collection by Irish sculptor Tony Downey to use for the award. Tony’s work in 400 year old bog oak... Continue reading
Ronan Campbell 
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 jewellery artists from around the world to showcase their work. The variety of materials used, from high-end gold and... Continue reading
Ronan Campbell 
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. The group strives to bring together the considerable wealth of craft talent found in Kilkenny and present it to... Continue reading
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 “Lost in Thought” which opened on the 21st of April 2023 in Ranelagh Arts. Running until May 5th, the... Continue reading
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 and the exacting proportions and angles of the diamond (more about this in a separate post). Most commonly... Continue reading
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 are green). Green diamonds are amongst the rarest diamonds in the world. The GIA reports that just 0.4% of... Continue reading
