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In the past century Jewellery has come to be considered an expressive form of art, imbued with meaning, reflecting cultures and values in contemporary society. From the hashtag symbol, to the allure of running water, Vanessa explores the shapes, designs and movement of metal with her intriguing shapes and attention to design details. Explore the latest jewellery art collections on show in Ireland's premier jewellery gallery Design yard. 

Read why I chose to partner with a woman in her 50s for my latest photo shoot. I want to show that confidence in maturity is beautiful & deserving of wearing beautiful jewellery.

What influences a design is central to how I create my jewellery. Here's the story of what inspired my design for the Stag and what influenced its visual look, part of the beautiful and iconic Irish Animal Jewellery Collection. This is a piece that resonates because it reflects modern Ireland by representing a native Irish Animal  in a clean and graphic piece of wearable art that is designed and made here in Ireland.  

Why Gold is so valuable, what carat means when it comes to gold, how you can tell and why Hallmarking is important.

When is "Gold" Jewellery actually made of real gold and tips on how to check before buying, plus different types of "gold jewellery" explained.