About

 

   Contemporary jewellery consciously crafted by hand       


At Aileach Moon I design and make individual items of jewellery using traditional  skills and techniques. Making something beautiful from sheet or melted metal is my passion. It is a slow process which allows for a lot of love, care and attention to the details of each piece. 
I use a variety of techniques in my making, from setting gemstones to hand-drawn acid etching, Keum Boo and repousse.                                   
 
As an independent designer/maker I have the freedom to ensure my values are reflected in my work. I believe in a responsible approach to making which involves choosing materials and using methods which reduce harmful impacts and promote social sustainability. I believe in ensuring my processes are transparent so that you can make an informed choice and can determine the impact of your purchase on people and planet. I believe in celebrating diversity and individuality, wear it your way...we should feel fabulous just as we are.

  

Inspirations

My workshop is based in Derry, Ireland.

If you have been to this part of the world, you'll know there is no want of inspiration, no lack of pull to create. There is only immersion in the organic textures of the landscape, the magical energy of our native rocky places, the ancestors, the ebb and flow of the tides. 

                                           

My collections are a celebration of our wonderful, powerful uniqueness, our individuality and the people and places we hold dear.  Pieces are released every few weeks in fresh drops and when I can, I upload my bench journal thoughts... inspirations and moments of mayhem, but all in the spirit of sharing and showing what its like to do what I do. Click here to go to the Journal.

 

 

Gratitude

There is a wonderful daughter here at Aileach Moon who gives so freely of her time, wisdom and skills. Without her and the support and encouragement of those people I hold dear, Aileach Moon may never have taken root. I am most grateful. I hope you will join me on my journey. Céad míle fáilte... a hundred thousand welcomes. 

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