Personalised & Custom Jewellery

Articles exploring name necklaces, engraved designs, children’s keepsakes, and the meaning behind custom jewellery.

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Symbolism & Meaning

Dive into the stories behind Irish symbols, zodiac signs, birthstones, and birthflowers — jewellery that carries deeper meaning.

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Occasions & Milestones

Guides and inspiration for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, motherhood, and more special life chapters.

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Gift Guides & Gifting Ideas

Helpful guides for finding the perfect jewellery gift — whether it’s for Christmas, Mother’s Day, or “just because.”

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Jewellery Care & Materials

Practical advice on cleaning, storing, and protecting your silver and gold jewellery, plus insights into materials we use.

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Trends, Style & Fashion

Style inspiration and jewellery trends — from layering tips to seasonal looks that help you sparkle every day.

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Behind the Scenes / Craft & Process

Stories from the Magpie Gems workshop: handcrafting techniques, sourcing ethics, and how each design is brought to life.

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Jewellery Hacks

Quick and clever jewellery tips — from polishing shortcuts to creative styling tricks — to keep your sparkle effortless.

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Martisor - Friendship & Cultural

Discover the Romanian Martisor tradition, its symbolism, and how we celebrate friendship and new beginnings through jewellery.

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Notes from the Nest 🪶

Personal reflections, brand updates, and creative musings from Magpie Gems — a closer look at our journey and values.

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A Sparkling Love Affair: My Journey with Magpie Gems Jewellery

Magpie Muse— Guest Blogger & Magpie Muse ·Makeup Artist & Creative Soul, Geneva, Switzerland

This edition of our Magpie Muse Series shines a light on Alexandra Prisacaru — a talented makeup artist, creative spirit, and new mother living in Geneva, Switzerland.

Alexandra’s journey with Magpie Gems began back in 2017 at a community event in Dublin, where a lucky raffle ticket introduced her to a pair of dainty daisy ear threader earrings. What started as a chance encounter soon blossomed into a love affair with handcrafted jewellery and a lasting friendship across borders.

In her guest post, Alexandra shares how Magpie Gems jewellery has become part of her creative expression — pairing sparkling pieces with her makeup artistry, celebrating milestones, and adding confidence to everyday life. Her words reflect not just the beauty of jewellery, but the kindness, connection, and empowerment it can bring.

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