Their unique design of jewellery has evolved over the past seventeen years. Direct consultation with the client contributes to the design and creation of a piece representing a person’s individual story.  Treasured moments and experiences are symbolised and represented through this distinct art form.

Where: C/O Clay Creations Studio, Low Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Phone: 056 7793694
Mobile: 087 2241072
Email: jewellerybyjek@eircom.net
Website: www.jekjewellery.com
Open: Tuesday to Saturday
10am to 5.30pm

Jane Huston studied Art and Jewellery. She worked in London and Canada in leading workshops designing and making modern precious jewellery. She is a qualified gemologist. For 15 years she directed and trained the Crafts Council of Irelands Jewellery Skills Course. She undertakes private commissions, special projects and training and is a consultant to the jewellery industry.

Where: Kilkenny City
Phone: 056 775 2557
Mobile: 087 2424213
Email: jhuston@eircom.net
Open: by appointment

In 1966 Rudolf Heltzel set up and led the trail-blazing gold and silver studio-workshops at the government sponsored Kilkenny Design Workshops. Since 1968 he has been creating magnificent jewellery in gold, platinum, and silver. He is internationally recognized for his outstanding designs and the quality of his craftsmanship.

Where: 10 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City
Phone: 056 7721497
Web: www.heltzel.ie
Open: Mon to Sat 09:30 – 17:30 (closed for lunch 13:00 – 14:00)
GPS: N +52˚ 38.978′ W -7˚ 15.092′

Carl Parker is a Kilkenny based jewellery designer/maker. His distinctive geometric/three dimensional range is crafted from precious metals and set with natural gemstones, especially Tahitian “black” pearl and diamond. Several of Carl’s designs have been recognised by Perles de Tahiti UK awards. Commissions are welcome at his workshop, located at the Castlecomer Estate Yard.

Where: Castlecomer Estate Yard, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Phone: 056 4440876
email: info@carlparkerjewels.com
Web: www.carlparkerjewels.com
Open: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 18:00, Sun 13:00 – 17:00 (seasonal)
GPS: N +52˚ 48.386′ W -7˚ 12.203′

Derek Blanche is a Goldsmith who has trained in Germany and Ireland. He has over 10 years experience in making one-off commission pieces such as engagement rings and unusual individual items of jewellery. He takes your idea from concept to finished article with his unique design style and skill base.

Where: The Bell Tower, Castlecomer Estate Yard, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Phone: 056 4440211
Mobile: 086 8540633
email: derekblanche@gmail.com
Open: Wed to Sat 09:00 – 17:30, Sun 14:00 – 17:30 or by appointment
GPS: N +52˚ 48.386′ W -7˚ 12.203′

Inga Reed designs and makes award winning contemporary jewellery for Irish and international galleries and retailers from her rural workshop in Kilkenny. She also works as a designer for jewellery manufacturers at home and abroad and as a guest lecturer in the Crafts Council of Ireland’s Goldsmithing and Jewellery Skills Course.

Where: Co. Kilkenny
Phone: 056 7759904
Mobile: 087 2792437
email: inga@ingareed.com
Web: www.ingareed.com
Open: By appointment

Born and trained in South Africa, Bruce returned to his roots in Ireland in 1993. Bruce has established his own unique range of up-market jewellery as well as an affordable range. He undertakes all commissions, engagement/wedding bands and corporate work by appointment at his studio/workshop.

Where: Newtown, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny
Phone: 056 7727044
Fax: 056 7727782
email: bdk1@eircom.net
web: www.jewellerybybruce.com
Open: By appointment.