Magpie Gems Jewellery Ireland
Honeycomb Chic: Bee-Themed Silver Jewellery
As the saying goes, "busy as a bee" is an apt description for how we often feel in our fast-paced, modern lives. But why not embrace the industriousness of these hardworking insects with a touch of bee-themed silver jewellery? Honeycomb patterns, bee motifs, and other designs inspired by these creatures are a stylish and unique way to add a bit of whimsy to your outfit.
Celebrate January Birthdays with the Timeless Elegance of Garnet and Silver
January is the month of the garnet, a beautiful and versatile gemstone that comes in a range of colors including red, orange, and green. As the bir...
How to clean your sterling silver jewellery and save it from tarnish
So you've discovered your perfect Magpie Gems jewellery and are completely in love with it. Or, you may have come across this blog and become hooked with sterling silver. Regardless of your motivation, you've arrived at the most important question: how do I care for sterling silver jewelry?
Martisor - A celebration of Spring
In modern times, and especially in urban areas, the Mărțișor lost most of its talisman properties and became more a symbol of friendship, love, appreciation and respect.
Do you have friends, acquaintances or relatives of Romanian, Moldavian, Macedonian, Greek or Bulgarian origin? Do you want to surprise them? Then this is the gift you are looking for. On March 1, give the 'Martisor', 'Martenitsa ", 'мартеница ' or 'μάρτης' to them and they will be surprised and delighted. Do not forget to leave one “Martisor” for yourself.
A day in the life of a jewellery maker | Magpie Gems Ireland
Want to know what a day in the life of a jewellery maker looks like? Here’s a little glimpse at my day today! My days normally start with coffee and waking up the kids for breakfast, prepare lunch boxes and driving them to school (except for weekends, of course). Once I have done that, it’s off to my studio for me. Then to my absolute favourite part of the day – making and sending out goodies to my clients! Some days are the same, some days are different, but I am so blessed to be doing what I love.
Art challenge Day 1 - traditional Martisor
When I was growing up, my grandma had a huge box holding all the little trinket lucky charms she received during the years on the 1st of March whe...
How do you choose the right size for the jewellery - Part 1: Know your necklace size
The most frequent questions I receive are related to the jewellery sizing. And many of my customers struggled to order a piece of jewellery online,...
My Story - making dreams of sparkly things come true!
Hi! I’m Lavinia and I am the founder and designer of Magpie Gems jewellery brand. With my collections, I have found my sparkle and place in my ne...
