The Clare Champion June 2021 NAIIAD Contemporary Designer Jewellery is delighted to be featured in the Clare Champion edition of June 20th 2021 on the occasion of a selection of its designs sold at the British Museum in London. NAIIAD's jewellery designs were chosen to be sold alongside the “Thomas Becket Murder and the making of a Saint Exhibition”, running [...]
“From Armour to Glamour...” NAIIAD Contemporary Designer Jewellery is delighted to have a selection of its designs sold at the British Museum in London alongside the “Thomas Becket Murder and the making of a Saint Exhibition”, running from May 20th until August 22nd 2021. The British Museum selected designs handmade with sterling silver chainmail and amethyst gemstones. These pieces were [...]
For my 23rd birthday, one week before Christmas, my parents took me to Venice for a long weekend. Venice at that particular time, just a few days before Christmas, had a very special atmosphere… It was quiet, with very few tourists around. In fact it felt like we were the only ones! It was cold, very cold, and foggy. And [...]
Whether for clothes or jewellery, I have always looked for unique pieces. I have considered having some pieces made because I could not find what I was looking for. I knew what I wanted, I could picture in my mind. I am particularly attracted to contrasts. I have always been… As a teenager I would mix feminine and masculine elements. [...]
Whether in home décor, fashion or accessories such as jewellery, materials and components are one of the main consideration for a designer. They are often the source of inspiration for a collection, or they are researched after a designer has imagined a particular design or collection, picturing the exact fabric, metal, stone, colours and other details. Knowing exactly in his [...]
A statement piece, whether it is a piece of art, furniture, clothing or an accessory, is usually defined as an interesting, unusual and eye-catching piece. It is not always big and bright or colourful, but it is typically bold and unique. The first thing we might notice when entering a room or looking at a person. A good word to [...]
