Forging Friendship

July 30th is the United Nations International Day of Friends.

The timelessness of rare or precious metal, of beautiful stones from which a piece of jewellery is made can immediately symbolise the quality of lifelong enduring friendships.

And then the terms we use around the idea of friendship are also found in our world as makers. Friendships are forged. Links are made. Bonds are cast, loyalties are set in stone.

This is our quick guide to buying jewellery for a dear friend in your life

I recognise You and I Admire You

A gift to a friend from our Bean Rí collection underpins your recognition and admiration of your friend, of their grace and resilience. The candle flame nature speaks of the light they bring to your life and the life of others.

YOU AND I ARE LINKED

Across our Island Link Collection and Shell Collection, the gold and silver centrepieces are physically interlinked, the charms individually hand soldered together in our Sligo studio. From a friend to a friend these pieces symbolise how friendship can link two people in love and companionship throughout their lives.

You and I are Side By Side

In our collections Golden Shore, Shell Cone and The Heavens Embroidered Cloths the centrepieces of each piece are threaded together, two charms side by side on a silver chain. A gift from one of these pieces speaks to how you will remain at the side of your friend how threads of your life will be shared together.

These are just a few suggestions…

… but any gift of hand crafted jewellery, or indeed of any item created by skilled craft makers will always speak volumes as to how much you value, admire and respect a close friend.

Our advice is to take your time, find a gift that can carry a narrative of friendship along the lines we’re suggesting. A thoughtful gift, something that will be cherished will have an ability to embody, symbolise what you wish to express.

Over a life-long friendship the exchange of gifts are powerfully meaningful. They can be markers and we these cherish gifts regardless of their value from our friends. They are often silent but talismanic of shared times in our lives and of the deep bonds we have with our friends.

The main point is to take your time, don’t be hasty. Chose something that genuinely speaks to how you feel about your friend. After all they are really worth it.

And Finally

If you are looking for a gift to mark a very special occasion in the shared lives of you and a friend, or indeed among a close group of friends please don’t hesitate to contact us about our Bespoke Services.